Arequipa, Peru
We only stayed in Arequipa for two days, book-ending our hike down Colca Canyon, but we really enjoyed our short stay. The colourful city had the most noticeable Spanish flair … Continue reading Arequipa, Peru
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Otavalo, Ecuador
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
Cusco, Peru
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
Complete Guide to going to The Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador
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
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
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
