Disclaimer: All facts and figures were what we experienced on our trip and were accurate as of publishing in August 2019 but always check prices and figures before your trip as they can be subject to change. Just outside Lima (well, it’s actually a 6-hour drive but in Peru terms, it’s basically a stone’s throw…
September 1st 2019 – On the Road to Paracas We woke up at 6am trying to quietly (not easy for me as despite my size I seem to be the loudest person in the world) pack up our belongings to wait for our Peru Hop bus to take us to our next destination, Paracas. …
So, this may not be everyone’s cup of tea; it’s not a guide or a post to aid your adventures and I don’t blame you if you have no room in your life for my jumbled musings and anecdotal stories of that time I went to the Galapagos. However, I really enjoyed writing my little…
So You’re A Wildlife Nerd Seeking a holiday? Well, my friend Costa Rica might be your dream destination! Costa Rica is a breath of fresh air, now running the entire country on renewable energy, it’s a lush, green poster-child of good, environmentally friendly behaviour which the rest of us would do well to follow. Not…
Containing roughly 5% of the earth’s wildlife, Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world. With stats like that, in addition to the pristine beaches and excellent reputation for outdoor pursuits, it’s no wonder tourists flock to Costa Rica to experience these spectacular draws first-hand. On our recent visit, being animal…
Hey folks! It’s time for yet another armchair adventure to South America, so grab a cup of tea and get comfy while I fill you with wanderlust and inspiration for your next trip! In this post, I’m going to talk about turtle-tastic Tortuguero, one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets… Well until now! Why You Should…
Welcome budding Peruvian explorers to part 2 of my Lima survival guide! After beginning to write this guide, I discovered there was just far too much to include in just one post so I’ve split it into two easily digestible chunks! Part one includes general tips, places to eat, accommodation recommendations and advice of getting…
Lima is a hybrid between the new, the old and the even older! It’s a crazy, colourful, congested and cultural city which many a traveller will pass through on their pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. On our recent adventure, we spent 3 days exploring the Peruvian capital as our first South American destination on our trip.…
Thank you Piedra de Agua Funte Termal & Spa for providing myself and Sasha with a gifted experience to enjoy your spa facilities. After 5 weeks of sweat, hand-washed clothes and hauling a backpack the size of a small country around with us, we were desperate for some luxury, and I’m sure this feeling is…
Thank you Wanderbus Ecuador for inviting myself and Sasha to experience the wonders of Ecuador with you *gifted trip* If you guys have been following my blog you’ll know I was recently gallivanting around Peru with the help of the amazing Peru Hop (check out my post about this fantastic company here….). After leaving Peru,…