Tag: Travel
Huaraz, Peru : Complete Travel Guide
Before my arrival into Peru, I have to admit I’d never even heard of Huaraz, let alone considered travelling there. As such a huge country and with a tight travel timeframe, I’d already pretty much mapped out my time in Peru before my arrival into Lima in September as I fled the impending winter in […]
Geghard, Garni & Goght in Armenia: Full Travel Guide
If you know anything about me, you’ll know I knew I was going to love travelling in Armenia… and I was right. Arriving from Singapore, after a sticky and polluted time in Southeast Asia, it was a complete delight for me to find myself in the chilled, safe, quiet and clean environment of this Caucasus […]
Kenya Safari Holidays: How to Plan a Top Trip
It’s a once in a lifetime trip isn’t it? The sort of adventure that people dream about for decades and have on their bucket list for years. Yes, Kenya safari holidays are up there with all the time great experiences you can have in this incredible planet of ours. And even though I’m a huge […]
Perfect South East Asia Packing List
It’s a classic isn’t it? The good old South East Asia route is perhaps the most worn of all the backpacker trails. But that doesn’t make it any less worthwhile. Oh no! Because if you’re travelling for the first, or perhaps travelling alone for this first time, then this part of the world can be […]
9 Best Budget Places to Stay in Arequipa, Peru
Known as the white city, Arequipa is Peru’s second biggest metropolis and an absolute must on any South American itinerary. From strolling the colonial streets to hiking the nearby canyon, there’s no end to the amount of great things to do and see here, meaning the only real choice left is … where to stay?! […]
13 Best Things to do In Arequipa, Peru
One of Peru’s many UNESCO World Heritage sights, the stunning city of Arequipa in the south of country is a delightful spot to explore. Renowned for its charming colonial architecture, Arequipa’s famous use of sillar, a white volcanic stone, is what gives many of its buildings such a distinctive appearance. Flanked by 3 volcanoes and […]
19 Super Things to Do in Lima, Peru
It was my first arrival point back into Latin America after almost a decade and I’ve got to say, Lima didn’t disappoint. In fact, it far exceeded my expectations because, I have to admit, I was expecting a crime-ridden, dirty, dangerous place! And I’m sure while Lima still has it sketchy parts, the vast majority […]
9 Top Places to Visit in Georgia
Bearing in mind its size, I’m going to put myself out there and say there’s few countries in the world as diverse as Georgia. Situated at the edge of both the European and Asian continents, Georgia’s straddled position means it embodies a cultural diversity created by centuries of migration, but also a collection of different […]
Ultimate South America Packing List for Backpackers
The best thing about travelling in South America is that fact that it’s one heck of a diverse continent. And one of the worst about travelling in South America is that it’s one heck of a diverse continent. That’s because packing for such a broad range of climates, altitudes, terrains and activities can be a […]
The 55 Best Things to Do in Africa
My personal travel favourite.. the great continent of Africa still has a magical allure for most wanderers. With so little of it well-explored, the diversity and the different sort of experience Africa can provide the adventurous with, is unparalleled in my opinion. And all the more rich and alluring for it I say! From the […]
