Galapagos tortoises are one of the most spectacular creatures you will see when visiting the archipelago off the coast of Ecuador and things are looking up for their survival in the wild.
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Category: Ecuador
What is it like to take a 38 hour bus in South America?
Thinking of backpacking around South America? Love them or hate them, the long distance buses are an essential part of[…]
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Getting a different view of Quito
The Basilica Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador is one of the many stunning buildings you will see when wandering the[…]
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An Animal Diary Special: Galapagos Part 2
I asked a member of our boat crew what it is like to be from the Galapagos. He said that[…]
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Latin love…
Well, it is Valentines day coming up so I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon and write a quick post[…]
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Month 9 top ten
In month 9, I was joined by a friend from El Salvador, who injected an immense energy into the trip[…]
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Colourful Streets
Browse through this blog briefly and you will very quickly discover that I am more than a little bit in[…]
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To Sonder While Travelling
I was in a hostel in Bogota, Colombia when I overheard a guy talking in a Welsh accent. I started talking[…]
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Month 8 Top Ten
10. The art of Botero, Medellin, Colombia Walk around the centre of Medellin and you will eventually encounter an enormous[…]
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10. Beer and chocolate in Barranco, Lima, Peru This was a lovely day because I had planned to just sleep[…]
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