Cusco, the Inca capital of South America hosts the Inti Raymi festival of the sun every June. I was lucky enough to[…]
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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[…]
Read moreOff the beaten track in Honduras (pt 1)
Cross the border at El Amatillo, El Salvador, to enter Honduras, turn left, keep going and eventually you reach the tiny[…]
Read morePlanning a trip makes you happy
(As if we didn’t know this already!)… the benefits of planning an adventure is official – scientists even say so! I[…]
Read moreGetting 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[…]
Read moreSisterhood of the World Bloggers Award
I was delighted recently to be tweeted by @Simply_Nomadic to say that they would like to nominate me for a Sisterhood of[…]
Read moreA Wild Encounter
Costa Rica is a wildlife lovers delight. Every way you turn, you will see a multitude of creatures, from the cute[…]
Read moreSafety on the road
No one wants their trip to be ruined by something going wrong that could have been avoided. Safety was a[…]
Read moreBolivia’s Death Road: Exciting Adventure or Crazy Death Wish?
To cycle or not to cycle Bolivia’s infamous death road was a question that played in my mind for many[…]
Read moreA taste of Paisa passion at the football
I’d seen Colombian passion for the beautiful game on TV during the world cup in Brazil and couldn’t miss seeing[…]
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