Arequipa is arguably one of the most picturesque cities in Peru, with it’s beautiful Andean backdrop and stunning main square. Many travellers find themselves passing through Arequipa on their pilgrimage to Cusco and the Sacred Valley and it would be my advice to stay a while and appreciating all that this beautiful city has to…
We have officially reached a new decade! It’s crazy to think 10 years ago I was 16 and my main focus was finishing high school and getting good GCSEs to become a vet. The only travelling I’d done was on family holidays and I never even considered what a passion I would develop for exploring…
After tumbling into the hostel at 5am and having our shoelaces attacked by one of its feline residents, Sasha and I were ecstatic to find it was warm!! We were staying in the Dragonfly Hostel once again and after our slightly chilly experience in Lima at low altitude, we were convinced we’d be turned to…
What Is Colca Canyon and Why Is It So Great? When visiting Peru, a must-see on any traveller’s hit list has to be Colca Canyon. This huge ravine just outside Arequipa is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA and holds the title of the second deepest canyon in the world. Colca…
When booking any holiday, deciding where to stay is a major part of the planning process. While some want that five-star feeling, others are happy as long as they have somewhere to lay their head at night. Now, If you’ve read any of my back-packing tales you’ll know I’m not averse to a cheap and…
With its stunning architecture, tasty tapas and abundance of unique activities, Barcelona is the perfect destination for a summer getaway. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I like to be the girl with a plan! Call me a control freak (which I most certainly am!) but I hate to think I…
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…
Barcelona is a vibrant, bustling city with a unique cultural identity. Like many travellers before me, I completely fell in love with this sunny city by the sea. The main reason for my infatuation wasn’t the delectable food, the white sands or the bustling city vibes, it was, in fact, the unforgettable views which captured my heart.…
This Montserrat tour was kindly gifted by Castlexperience Wine Tours, however, all opinions are my own. A big thank you to Castlexperience Wine Tours for inviting me and my sister as guests on your Montserrat tapas and wine tour. If you would like more information about this company and their tours click here. As many…
Costa Rica’s rainy season takes place from May to November where the country is met by regular torrential downpours. It is a time of plenty (plenty of rain that is!) and the forests are lush and abundant with life. It just so happened that our trip tied in with this time and despite the threat…