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 […]
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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 […]
Accommodation, Activities, Asia, Back Packing, Destinations, Historical Sites, Itineraries, Sri Lanka, Travel
Finding Our Way Around Sri Lanka… A Nine Day Guide to Paradise
31
Jan
Jan
Headed to Sri Lanka? If so, snuggle up on your sofa and dig into Sarah’s post – it will give you all the basics you need to plan your trip and then some! It’s a beauty of a post and will help ensure you maximise your time on this island paradise. Happy planning… I find sometimes the […]
Back Packing, Central America, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
A Flourish of Colour at the Chichicastenango Markets, Guatemala
19
Jan
Jan
The Chichicastenango (ChiChi) markets are held in the highlands of Guatemala twice a week and though it’s a bit of a trek out there, it’s well worth the effort. Each Thursday and Sunday this sleepy town comes to life in a flourish of colour, as it plays host to the largest market in Central America. […]
18
Jan
Jan
Antigua, the stunning ex-capital city in the central highlands of Guatemala, welcomed us into the country with open arms. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, set amongst the mountains of Central America delivered much more than we’d ever expected on our first visit to this part of the world. With an unassuming beauty, thanks to the city’s […]