Hikes we’ve done
We always knew we wanted to visit Machu Picchu while in Peru but there was one thing that we weren’t quite sure about. Should we do it the easy way and take the train, or should we do it the hard way and hike there? When people talked about hiking the Inca Trail, I always thought that it wasn’t for me. For starters, I’m not a fan of camping. I was only 23 years old...
In recent years, Cusco has become even more popular than it already was, this time because of Vinicunca, a magnificent geologic wonder. Also known as Rainbow Mountain or La Montana de Siete Colores, Vinicunca has taken Instagram by storm. Photos of Rainbow Mountain are everywhere, complete with shots of people posing with cheeky Alpacas at the top of this colourful...
At 3,270 metres (10,730 ft), the Colca Canyon or Cañon de Colca is the second deepest canyon in the world. But somehow, not many people have heard of it. It lives in the shadows of another famous grand canyon in Arizona that is actually only the 4th deepest one in the world! If you’re a keen hiker, Colca Canyon should be on your Peruvian bucket list. It’s a tough...
Last Updated: October 2026 One of the first things you’ll notice when exploring Bogotá is the impressive Cerro de Monserrate, a mountain rising high above the Colombian capital. With its beautiful white church perched at the summit, it’s one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks and offers some of the best panoramic views of Bogotá. At 3,152...
Last Updated: September 2026 Tayrona National Park was right at the top of our list of places to visit during our trip to Colombia. Located on the Caribbean coast, close to Santa Marta, Tayrona is famous for its beautiful beaches, lush jungle, hiking trails and abundant wildlife. But we weren’t just interested in spending the day relaxing on the beach. We wanted to...
Last Updated: October 2026 The Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most spectacular landscapes and an absolute must-visit when exploring the country’s beautiful Coffee Region. Famous for its towering wax palms, Colombia’s national tree, the valley is home to some of the tallest palm trees in the world, reaching heights of up to 60 metres. Seeing...
The iconic Table Mountain is as incredible from the air as it is from the ground. As we landed in Cape Town, I couldn’t contain my excitement when we finally saw it. Table Mountain is Cape Town’s number one attraction and it’s just incredibly beautiful. We were lucky enough to have a fantastic view of it from our Airbnb apartment in Gardens but we really wanted to do...
That’s it! Another year has gone by again. It’s crazy just how quickly time flies by. 2018 has been another fantastic year for us, with lots of incredible travel experiences. We’ve visited five countries as well as exploring four Australian states and we’ve seen some amazing wildlife and done some crazy stuff. Choosing our top 10 experiences in 2018 wasn’t easy but...
The Grampians National Park is part of the Great Southern Touring Route, and so for a lot of tourists, a visit there is a one-day affair on the way to or from the Great Ocean Road. Although you can’t possibly see everything in a single day, it is possible to see the main sights and to fit in a short hike or two. Of course, if you’re the adventurous type, the hiking...
Last Updated: October 2026 After spending a wonderful Christmas in Pambula, New South Wales this year, we were feeling the side effects of eating way too much food, and certainly not enough hiking! So it was just as well that after leaving Pambula we drove north to the town of Jindabyne, an all year round haven for skiers, hikers and bike riders. Jindabyne is located...