Watching the hot air balloons rise over the temples of Bagan during sunrise is quickly becoming a popular bucket list item, and we can understand why! The sunrises we witnessed … Continue reading Climbing Temples in Bagan for the Best Sunrise and Sunset Views
Backpackers travel to Otavalo to experience one of the largest markets in South America. The small town has an open air market every day, but on Saturdays the market pretty … Continue reading Otavalo, Ecuador
For many travellers, Cusco is the gateway to Machu Picchu; the city one flies into in order to start their trip to one of the wonders of the world. However, … Continue reading Cusco, Peru
One of our favourite parts of travelling is seeing animals in their natural habitat, and exploring areas of extraordinary biodiversity. South America offers two of the worlds most unique environments … Continue reading Complete Guide to going to The Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador is the capital city at the second highest altitude in the world, and also the closest capital city to the equator, so it’s pretty unique! More than that, … Continue reading Quito, Ecuador
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
