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Category: South America

A Tale Of Two (Peruvian) Cities: Cusco and Lima

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Alan

We spent a few days in two Peruvian capital cities with quite different personalities: the high altitude Inca capital of Cusco, and the modern coastal capital of Lima. This, then, is A Tale of Two (Peruvian) Cities.

South America peru, travel

Following the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Alan

Following the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is without a doubt one of the most special things we’ve done in South America. 

South America hiking, peru, travel 1 Comment

Visiting the Galápagos: Everything You Need to Know In a Nutshell

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Alan

There are plenty of different ways of experiencing the Galápagos, but for the most part it will boil down to just a couple of questions: How long do you have? and How much do you want to spend?

Nutshells, South America ecuador, galapagos, nutshells, travel

Visiting the Galápagos: Simply Spectacular

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Alan

Visiting The Galápagos: The sea lion’s beautiful brown eyes suddenly fill the entire field view of my snorkelling mask. The pup curves away at the last second, twirls and dives down to the sandy bottom just a few meters below.

South America ecuador, galapagos, travel

Three Cities of the Sierra of Ecuador: Quito, Baños and Cuenca

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Alan

As we made our way down through “The Avenue of Volcanoes” of central Ecuador, we spent a few days in three different cities: Quito, Baños and Cuenca. Here are some selected highlights from our visit to these popular cities of Ecuador.

South America ecuador, travel

Exploring Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes: The Quilotoa Loop

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Alan

We’re spending a few days exploring the Quilotoa Loop, a series of hikes about 140km south of Quito and part of Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes in the heart of the Andes.

South America ecuador, hiking, travel 1 Comment

Amazon Jungle Tour: Waita Lodge Ecuador

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Alan

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure that will leave you breathless, we highly recommend an Amazon Jungle Tour to Waita Lodge on the Cuyabeno River in Ecuador.

South America ecuador, hiking, travel

Bolivia in a Nutshell

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Alan

 For those of you considering a trip to Bolivia, we’ve summarized many of the ‘practical’ things you need to know, to help you plan your time in this wonderful country.

Nutshells, South America bolivia, nutshells, travel

Breathless in Bolivia: A Piece of La Paz

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Alan

La Paz is a gritty city, not a pretty city. The old town feels a little like a grand old dame who’s let herself go a little. But, she hasn’t lost her charm.

South America bolivia, travel

Breathless in Bolivia: Isla del Sol

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Alan

Isla del Sol is a small slice of Incan ruins and Bolivian farming life on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

South America bolivia, travel 1 Comment

Breathless in Bolivia: Exploring Sucre

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Alan

Sucre is a small city in the middle of Bolivia with a vibrant colonial old town. Exploring Sucre is the perfect way to spend a few days chilling out before getting on the road again.

South America bolivia, travel

Breathless in Bolivia: Uyuni Salt Flats and South Western Bolivia

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Alan

The three-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats is one of the most popular things to do in Bolivia. The salt flats, along with the nearby Reserva Nacional de Fauna, are full of natural wonders.

South America bolivia, travel 2 Comments
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