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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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
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
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
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
Top Places to See in Colombia
Colombia is often over-looked when it comes to travel destinations, due to its violent past. However, the country has transformed in recent years and is definitely worth visiting and embracing. … Continue reading Top Places to See in Colombia
Top Places to See in Peru
There’s more to this country than the world famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu, although it’s definitely a highlight! Snowy mountain peaks, beautiful beaches, rainforests, canyons and sandy deserts … Continue reading Top Places to See in Peru
Taganga, Colombia
We had heard mixed reviews about this beach town just outside of Santa Marta, but we ended up really loving this place! It’s a basic chill beach town, with dirt … Continue reading Taganga, Colombia
