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Five incredible reasons to hike through the Red Valley, Peru

We list five incredible reasons to hike through the Red Valley, Peru. It is possible to do as a one day tour from the city of Cusco.

By Vicky, 1 year1 year ago
The ridge to the Red Valley
Peru

Rainbow Mountain, Peru – Is it worth a visit?

Rainbow Mountain is becoming one of the Peru’s most popular tourist sites.Is it worth the hype? No. Find out why and how to hike the Red Valley instead.

By Vicky, 3 years1 year ago
Sucre's deserted runway
Bolivia

How we missed our flight from Sucre, Bolivia…

Both Phil and I like to triple check details. We like to know where we need to be and when. That’s why it came as a huge surprise to us when we missed our flight from Sucre to La Paz, Bolivia!  Make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to you… Read more…

By Vicky, 3 years3 years ago
Machu Picchu view
Peru

Machu Picchu – A visit to The Lost City of the Incas

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…

By Vicky, 3 years2 years ago
PeruRail Train in Sacred Valley
Peru

How to plan a DIY trip to Machu Picchu

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! 

By Vicky, 3 years2 years ago
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Peru

What’s the best way to get to Machu Picchu?

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…

By Vicky, 3 years3 years ago
Peru

When things don’t go to plan… Staying positive while travelling!

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…

By Vicky, 3 years3 years ago
Hobbit home in Cotopaxi National Park
Ecuador

Secret Garden Cotopaxi – Three days in a hobbit home

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. 

By Vicky, 3 years1 year ago
Ecuador

Introduction to the wildlife of the Cuyabeno Reserve, Ecuador

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…

By Vicky, 3 years3 years ago
Laguna Grande and boat at sunset
Ecuador

The Amazon – A visit to Cuyabeno Reserve, Ecuador

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…

By Vicky, 3 years1 year ago

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