This post is all about our visit to Machu Picchu, also known as the Lost City. Although the day had a bit of a rocky start, we had an incredible time. If you would like help organising a trip to Machu Picchu you can look at our guide to choosing Read more…
Let us show you how to plan a DIY trip to Machu Picchu – there is no need to pay any extra fees for a tour company!
What’s the best way to get to Machu Picchu? It can be quite tricky to organise a trip to this world-famous landmark, especially when you are on a tight budget. This post discusses the different routes available, and how to make the best decision for you. Machu Picchu. Two little Read more…
This blog post is all about staying positive when travelling and things don’t go to plan. Unfortunately, we had to learn this the hard way during our recent trip to Cusco, Peru. Planning for Christmas in Cusco I’m writing this from seat number four of a Cruz del Sur coach Read more…
The majestic volcano, Cotopaxi looks down onto the national park which bears the same name. We spent three days at Secret Garden Cotopaxi admiring the volcano and the wonderful scenery that surrounds it. Fluffy duvets, log burning fires and snow. It’s not quite what you imagine when you think of Read more…
We wanted to introduce you to a small selection of the jungle inhabitatants that we had the pleasure (or, occasionally the horror) of ‘meeting’ during our five day stay at Nicky Lodge, in the Cuyabeno Reserve, Ecuador. The best way to do this is through pictures, so we’ve set up Read more…
As I write this, I’m sat in a wooden hut in the Amazon jungle. Night has descended and the rains have stopped, and so the jungle music begins. Crickets, cicadas, toads and frogs are just some of the inhabitants that come alive in the cloak of darkness. This is our Read more…
We were so lucky to be able to visit the Cuyabeno Reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We spent five days exploring this amazing place with our guide Diego, from Nicky Lodge. You can read all about our stay, and learn about the wildlife we saw. Our experience inspired me to Read more…
Have you read Cabo de la Vela – Where the sea meets the sky, part 1 of our journey to Punta Gallinas, yet? Check it out before you read on. It also has full travel directions for your making own journey. An early start As we were directed the day Read more…
This is part one of our journey to Punta Gallinas. You can read part two, Punta Gallinas – Where the desert meets the ocean, here. At the bottom of this page you will find a travel summary in case you would like to make your own visit to Cabo de la Read more…