Oh Peru, the land of magic, mysticism, mountains and Machu Picchu! And that’s not forgetting Peru as the land of the Amazon jungle, the Pacific coast, the Arequipa Desert, Lake Titicaca, the Inca heartland, some amazing colonial cities and a ton of epic foodie fun – all of which just didn’t quite fit into the […]
Category Archives: Americas
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Apr
Apr
Even just the phrase South America can give me the travel goosebumps! Yup, it’s hard to get me more infused with a sense of wanderlust than mentioning this continent. Perhaps it’s because it’s the place I first travelled solo, or perhaps it’s because of the incredible nature, or perhaps it’s just the vibrancy of the […]
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Mar
Mar
Well congratulations! Signs indicate that if you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about travelling to Peru and let me just start by saying you definitely should! One of the South American giants, this country is a feast for travellers and while I certainly wouldn’t consider it off the beaten track, there’s still plenty of […]
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Mar
Mar
If you’re backpacking on an amazing trip through South America, then it’s likely crossing land borders between different countries is going to feature in your adventure. And it doesn’t get more adventurous than having to flee Bolivia, as the President resigns and chaos reigns on the streets, into nearby Argentina… as I did! And before […]
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Feb
Feb
It’s the question on everyone’s lips isn’t it? At least it’s the question on the lips of those who want to travel to Peru! Because for those, like me, who want to adventure in this amazing South American country, the question “when the best time to visit Peru?” is not easily answered! Before I started […]
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Feb
Feb
The largest city in Bolivia, La Paz is a lofty affair. Situated at over 3,650m this really is a city in the clouds, indeed it is the highest capital in the world! And while this elevation can leave you a little out of breath, so too can the amount of things to do in La […]
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Feb
Feb
Can you believe it, I honestly almost missed Iguazu Falls during my trip to northern Argentina! Hard to believe now, but it does beg the question, just what was I thinking? Well in my defence, I was incredible pushed for time and had just narrowly escaped a state of national emergency in Bolivia, so it’s […]
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Jan
Jan
So you’re travelling independently in Bolivia and want to journey from the bustling city of La Paz in the north of the country to the amazing salts flats at Uyuni in the south? Yeah, I’ve got your number… and that’s because I was in this exact situation myself not so long ago. I must say, […]
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Jan
Jan
If there’s one place that almost every traveller in South America will head for at some point on their journey, it’s Cusco. Located in the south of Peru, an overnight bus ride from the Bolivian border, this lively city lies at the heart of the backpacker fun in this continent. With Machu Picchu on its […]
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Jan
Jan
One of my absolute highlights in South America, the Salar de Uyuni is, without doubt, one of the most remarkable sights on this continent. Situated high in Bolivia’s altiplano, this flat, expansive otherworldly landscape is truly unforgettable and certainly should not be missed during your trip to this part of the world. Best accessed by […]