After getting to Argentina (which you can read here), we’re finally off sailing the Drake Passage to Antarctica. Truth be told, it’s part of the trip that we were the most anxious about. Especially as this crossing can take up to 48 hours. I’ll explain why. Before that, just to quickly recap, so far we’d … Continue Reading
Ever since I visited Peru, I knew Bolivia would be on my travel radar. I mean, the whole country is so stunning and there seems to be an endless supply of natural sites, yummy food (I’m naming you, Salteñas) and some of the best things to do in Bolivia. It really is a diverse country … Continue Reading
Santiago is an incredible South American city to visit! It’s one of those places that has just so much history and some of the best things to do in Santiago that are dotted all across the city. Honestly, it has a little something for everyone, even just on the outskirts of the city, too. From … Continue Reading
Peru was one place we’d wanted to visit for the longest time and I’m so pleased to report that it totally lives up to its hype. It’s absolutely amazing, chock-filled with fascinating historical sights and some of the most stunning natural beauty in all of South America. If you’re looking to visit Peru soon, or … Continue Reading
Coming from the UK, we’re only too aware that train journeys can be so much more than a means to get from point A to point B. And you know what, the Andean Explorer train in Peru is exactly that. Obviously, train journeys can be an amazing way to check out the natural beauty of … Continue Reading
A huge part of why you visit the Galapagos Islands is definitely to see the animals! For starters, almost all of the animals you find in the Galapagos Islands can only ever be found on these islands. Then there’s also the fact that this island is key to Charles Darwin’s Theory of evolution. These islands were visited … Continue Reading
After spending our morning in the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, we hopped aboard our boat and headed over to Taquile island. Taquile island (and its textiles) have been designated with UNESCO protected status so it’s high on the list of places to visit in Lake Titicaca. It’s also not too far from the floating … Continue Reading
We saved the most unusual dish in Peru for last… and honestly, I wasn’t sure I’d go through with it. It was our final day in Cusco and yet somehow, we still hadn’t managed to get round to trying one of the (unofficial) national dishes of Peru – Cuy. Cuy is roast guinea pig, given … Continue Reading
Nestled on the west coast of South America, Peru is home to some of the worlds most beautiful villages, towns and cities that you will fall in love with. You’ve no doubt heard of awesome Machu Picchu, but there is so much more to Peru than one destination. If you are planning an adventure to Peru, don’t … Continue Reading
Day 2 in Peru. We realise (thankfully, before we left the UK) that due to the fact that our Machu Picchu tickets were for 7am, there was no way we would make the 4 hour train journey on the same day and so we had to arrive a day earlier. You can also do a 4 day … Continue Reading