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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
View of Oaxaca Mexico
Mexico

Oaxaca Mexico – What to do in this wonderful place!

We spent a week in and around the city of Oaxaca Mexico and we fell in love with the place and its people. This is a guide to our favourite things to do, it includes foods to try, trails to hike, nature to admire, and history to learn. Oaxaca was Read more…

By Vicky, 3 years3 years ago
Viewpoint of Sierra Norte
Mexico

Exploring the Pueblos Mancomunados of Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte

This blog post is all about the Pueblos Mancomunados of Oaxaca. It explains what these villages are, and describes our two night stay in Cuajimoloyas. For travel directions just scroll to the bottom of this page. You can easily go from Oaxaca city independently, without paying the high fees of Read more…

By Vicky, 3 years1 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
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
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