The small seaside town of Paracas is just four hours south of Lima and is definitely worth the detour. This small fishing village, now turned tourist destination, is one of Peru’s best wildlife-watching destinations. The Paracas Peninsula is home to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve, both swarming with wildlife such as sea lions, penguins...
Last Updated: October 2026 Colombia is one of the most diverse and exciting countries in South America. From colourful colonial towns and lush coffee plantations to vibrant cities, spectacular mountains and Caribbean beaches, there’s something for every type of traveller. We spent six weeks exploring Colombia during our year-long adventure around the world, and...
Last Updated: October 2026 Visiting Villa de Leyva is like stepping back in time. With its whitewashed colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, beautiful mountain backdrop and enormous main square, it’s easily one of Colombia’s most charming towns. But is Villa de Leyva worth visiting on a day trip from Bogotá? Having made that exact journey ourselves, my...
Last Edited: September 2026 Lake Titicaca sits at approximately 3,810 metres above sea level and covers more than 8,000 square kilometres, straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia. Over the years, Lake Titicaca has become a very popular destination for visitors to the continent and has arguably become somewhat “over touristy”. However, it’s still worth seeing...
Easter Island or Isla de Pasqua is a small island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Well known for its famous Moai statues, Easter Island’s location makes it one of the most remote islands in the world. It’s a place that many people dream of visiting and I’d always wanted to go there myself. Since we were already going to be in Chile, there was no better time to...
As soon as we jumped off the bus in Vicuña, we began to relax. Looking around, we straight away knew that we’d made the right choice to head to the Elqui Valley. We’d had a rather stressful time in Chile so far, crossing the border from Bolivia and arriving in San Pedro de Atacama, just days after the largest political unrests since Pinochet had begun. We’d had...
San Pedro de Atacama was our first stop in Chile, a country I had dreamed about visiting for years. I was especially looking forward to visiting this little desert town, packed with fun tours and activities. I’d allocated six full days there, to let us make the most of it. However, little did we know that when we crossed the border from Bolivia into Chile, our time...
Last Updated: October 2026 We knew our visit to the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia would be spectacular. We’d met so many travellers who raved about it, but nothing could have prepared us for just how incredible it really was. Even with our high expectations, the Salar de Uyuni completely blew us away! As the largest salt flats in the world, this seemingly endless...
Last Updated: October 2026 When in Bolivia, a lot of people head straight to the Uyuni Salt Flats and miss a very beautiful part of the country, the Sajama National Park. That’s a real shame because the Sajama National Park certainly shouldn’t be missed. With its magnificent Andean landscapes, this park is heaven for photographers and adventurers alike. There are...
Last Updated: October 2026 At around 3,640 metres above sea level, La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world and Bolivia’s fascinating administrative capital. Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, it’s a city unlike anywhere else we’ve visited. Traditional Aymara women in colourful bowler hats and layered skirts walk alongside busy street...