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
Author: whirlwindtravellers
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
10 Ways to Save Money in the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands; a bucket list adventure for many travellers! Abundant wildlife, stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches, and tons of adventure opportunities! It is an amazing experience, but we know it … Continue reading 10 Ways to Save Money in the Galápagos Islands
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Santa Cruz is the first island most people visit when arriving in the Galápagos Islands, and offers the largest array of activities. There are lots of dive sites nearby, plenty … Continue reading Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Isabela, Ecuador
Isabela is the largest island in the Galápagos Archipelago, but the town of Puerto Villamil is the smallest we visited (Puerto Velazco Ibarra on Floreana is smaller but we didn’t … Continue reading Isabela, Ecuador
San Cristóbal, Ecuador
We like to think of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristóbal as a mixture of the towns on Santa Cruz and Isabela Island. It has a more laid back feel, … Continue reading San Cristóbal, Ecuador
Your Guide to Visiting the Galápagos Without a Cruise
Visiting the famous Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador is often viewed as an expensive trip; a destination too expensive for your average budget conscious backpacker. There is definitely … Continue reading Your Guide to Visiting the Galápagos Without a Cruise
Guayaquil, Ecuador
When looking up things to do in Guayaquil, we often read that there was no point in coming here, and that it was dangerous for tourists. So when bus schedules … Continue reading Guayaquil, Ecuador
