Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen carefree travellers flinging themselves off what appears to be a swing perched precariously on the top of a mountain – feet danging right off the end of the world, so to speak. In reality, the swings are nowhere near as dangerous as they might appear. […]
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Ecuador, Itineraries, Monthly Round-Up, Peru, South America
Four Months on the Road in South America – Peru & Ecuador
17
Dec
Dec
We’re a little over four months in and a have a little less than two months to go on this massive, diverse continent! It’s hard to really comprehend just how much we’ve seen but at the same time, the more we speak to other travellers, the more we realise there is to see. With flights […]
Accommodation, Eco Tourism, Peru, Puerto Maldonado (Amazon Jungle), South America
Amazon Planet: Your Ticket to the Peruvian Amazon
26
Nov
Nov
The Amazon, without doubt, is a real bucket list destination for any nature lover. With an ecosystem like no other, it’s one of the last true wilds in the world. When we initially planned our visit to South America, we did so with a loose plan and a number of must-see spots in mind – […]
24
Nov
Nov
Like the ongoing debate as to whether you’re a traveller or a tourist, others also debate whether counting countries has value or is a shallow pursuit. For those days do count countries, does stepping foot out of an airport count? Maybe spending a night? Are you really seeing a country if you fly from point […]
Activities, Cusco, Hiking, Peru, South America
Hiking Laguna Humantay – Cusco: More Than Machu Picchu
23
Nov
Nov
Cusco is known across the world as the gateway to Machu Picchu, the most iconic of all the Inca sites. With so much to see in this region, those skipping through whilst only visiting the Lost City of the Incas are only tapping the surface of what’s on offer. Join us as we explore many of […]
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Itineraries, Monthly Round-Up, Peru, South America
Three Months on the Road in South America – Brazil, Bolivia, Chile & Peru
13
Nov
Nov
Another month in South America is behind us and for the life of me, I don’t know where the time’s going! As we have in previous months, this post is designed to give you a summary of our recent adventures and help those of you considering a similar trip plan your route and budget. We’re […]
Accommodation, Chile, Luxury, Patagonia, Reviews, South America
EcoCamp Patagonia – Reviewing Torres del Paine’s Bucket-List Glamping
30
Oct
Oct
With the Towers piercing the dawning sky and the wild Patagonian winds swirling around, there’s no better place to be curled up in Torres del Paine than at EcoCamp. Recently we had the pleasure of staying at this incredible property in an equally incredible part of the world. Having read countless reviews online it was […]
Adventure, Brazil, Hiking, Rio de Janeiro, South America
Pedra da Gávea – Just How Difficult Is Rio’s Highest Hike?
26
Oct
Oct
Just how challenging is the hike to the summit of Pedra da Gávea? On a humid summers day in Rio de Janeiro, we found out firsthand. By now you’d think we were slowly adjusting to all the hiking – we’ve certainly done our fair share of challenging walks in South America. Between making it through […]
Bolivia, Eco Tourism, South America, Uyuni Salt Flats
Salar de Uyuni Tour, Day 1 – So Much More than a Salt Flat
26
Oct
Oct
Uyuni, a remote part of Bolivia, draws tourists into Salar de Uyuni to take all manner of creative, perspective-bending photos of its seemingly never-ending horizon. Whether in the dry season, when the salt flats crack and splinter, or the wet season, when reflections make it difficult to tell land from sky, there’s much more to […]
Accommodation, Brazil, Eco Tourism, Paraty, South America
The Complete Guide to Paraty, Brazil – Paradise is Only a Bus Ride from Rio!
24
Oct
Oct
Perched on the shore of Ponta Grossa, skimming its own privately-accessed beach, Happy Hammock is the perfect spot to forget all of your worries. Here, we spent two nights (which wasn’t nearly enough) checking out what Paraty has to offer and falling asleep in their name-sake hammocks… A visit to these shores is one of […]
Argentina, Back Packing, Brazil, Chile, Monthly Round-Up, Patagonia, South America
Two Months on the Road in South America – Chile, Argentina & Brazil
09
Oct
Oct
Another month has been and gone here in South America and with lots of new experiences under our belts, it’s hard to imagine wanting to be anywhere else. If you haven’t been following our travels, here’s a run-down on our route, key expenses and highlights of the last month or so… You’ll find our previous […]
Activities, Chile, Eco Tourism, Hiking, Patagonia, South America
The Base of the Towers – The Jewel in Torres Del Paine’s Crown
01
Oct
Oct
Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia offers a number of world-class hikes to travellers keen to brave the elements. The most famous (and challenging) walk in the national park, the Base de las Torres (Base of the Towers) offers spectacular views amongst some of the most incredible natural scenery in the world. We took up the challenge […]
Activities, Chile, Eco Tourism, Hiking, Patagonia, South America
Day Two of the W Trek – Conquering the French Valley
23
Sep
Sep
With our first full day hike in Torres del Paine behind us we slowly rolled out of ‘bed’ (if you can call a sleeping bag, ground mat and a lumpy jumper-come-pillow a bed) and psyched ourselves up for day two out on the trails. Being our first experience of multi-day hikes, the need to pour […]
Activities, Chile, Eco Tourism, Patagonia, South America
Patagonia by Horseback – The Perfect Alternative to Hiking
20
Sep
Sep
Patagonia is a popular destination for nature-lovers to explore by foot but not all are up to hiking over challenging terrain – there’s a reason the term ‘Patagonian flat’ was coined after all! For travellers looking to enjoy the local scenery without having to clamber up and down mountains themselves, horseback riding is a great […]
Activities, Adventure, Chile, Eco Tourism, Hiking, Patagonia
Day One of the W Trek – Rain, Wind Gusts, Sub-Zero Camping & Lots of Smiles!
14
Sep
Sep
Stretching across two countries, Patagonia is as massive as it is impressive; it’s almost overwhelmingly so, covering almost half of Chile and a third of Argentina. For an area with such vast landmass though, the lack of people is incredibly obvious and to be frank, refreshing. Though Patagonia envelops such a large area, there’s one […]
Argentina, Back Packing, Chile, Monthly Round-Up, South America
A Month on the Road in South America – Chile and Argentina
06
Sep
Sep
As hard as it is to believe, it’s been a month since we left New Zealand for the start of our big South American adventure! On one hand, time has raced by but on the other, we’ve started to find our feet here, making new friends and experiencing all sorts of amazing things. Unfortunately, we […]
04
Sep
Sep
Having recently eaten our way through Catalonia’s capital with Devour Barcelona (where we enjoyed tasting the very best Spanish food) we talked with some friends who had never considered joining a food tour. It was at that stage that we realised just how accustomed we’ve become to scoping out a new city (and it’s local […]
Accommodation, Activities, Adventure, Budget, Chile, Eco Tourism, Pucon, South America
Pucón – The Home of Adventure in Chile (and our new favourite hostel!)
02
Sep
Sep
Sitting under the shadow of Volcan Villarrica (one of South America’s most active volcanoes) and on the shore of one of many lakes in the area, Pucón is a relatively small town in Chile that packs a massive punch. This gorgeous spot is known as the adventure capital of Chile and offers the perfect combination […]
Europe, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Access the Giant’s Causeway for up to 90% Off! Northern Ireland on a Shoestring
30
Aug
Aug
The Giant’s Causeway is a massive collection of interlocking basalt columns and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland for good reason. Located on the North Atlantic Ocean, these intriguing formations are a result of an ancient volcanic eruption and though access to them is free, parking is anything but! Before you go […]
blogging, Blogging 101, Social Media, tech stuff
Practical Tips to Improve Your Travel Photography – They’re easy and effective too!
23
Aug
Aug
As the technology that goes into cameras improves, one could be forgiven for thinking that you can just sit back and relax after the photo’s taken, and by all means, you can. Or you can do better without too much effort! If you would like to take your holiday snaps to the next level, we suggest […]