Lima, Peru
We’re not big on large cities, and as the capital of Peru, Lima falls into the big city category. We didn’t have high expectations for Lima, and were planning on … Continue reading Lima, Peru
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Guatapé, Colombia
Known as the most colourful town in South America, Guatapé is generally done as a day or overnight trip from Medellín. The town definitely lives up to its reputation, and … Continue reading Guatapé, Colombia
Montañita, Ecuador
Montañita is known for its nightlife and its beaches, and rightfully so. If surfing all day then drinking all night is your thing, this is the place to be. We … Continue reading Montañita, Ecuador
Medellín, Colombia
Once known as the most dangerous city in the world (only 25 years ago!), Medellín is now known as the most innovative city in the world, and is a must … Continue reading Medellín, Colombia
Minca, Colombia
Lush green mountains, magical waterfalls and beautiful views await you in the small mountain town in northern Colombia. Travel just an hour up into the mountains and away from the … Continue reading Minca, Colombia
Do’s and Don’ts of Machu Picchu
There are many ways to experience Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the modern world. However many people only get to experience it once in their lifetime, so … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Machu Picchu
Salkantay Trek
There are lots of different ways to get to Machu Picchu, and one of the most popular options is to trek there. We love treks that lead up to a … Continue reading Salkantay Trek
Your Complete Guide to Trekking to Machu Picchu
It’s a bucket list item for almost all travellers and let us tell you, the ruins of Machu Picchu do not disappoint! There are many ways to get to the … Continue reading Your Complete Guide to Trekking to Machu Picchu
Hiking to Cabo San Juan in Tayrona National Park
Tayrona is pitched as a beautiful, pristine camping ground with the perfect mix of jungle and white sand beaches and turquoise oceans. Considering it’s location on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, this … Continue reading Hiking to Cabo San Juan in Tayrona National Park
Pros and Cons of Cruising the Galápagos
If you’ve read all our other posts on The Galápagos, you’ve probably gathered that we are big fans of the independent travel option to exploring the islands. However we arrived … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Cruising the Galápagos
Baños, Ecuador
Located on the edge of the Amazon, Baños is the adventure capital of Ecuador, and is a major backpacker and local travel hub. Our trip to Baños was a little chaotic … Continue reading Baños, Ecuador
Top Places to See in Ecuador
Ecuador is known as the land of four worlds: the Galápagos Islands, the coast, the Andes and the Amazon Rainforest. It has something for absolutely everyone. There are abundant opportunities … Continue reading Top Places to See in Ecuador
