There are many places in the world to see, tastebuds to be tantalised, people to meet and educate ourselves on the culture and history.
I may have not been to many places compared to some but I have been to enough places to give you some sound advice that could help on your future travels or you may reminisce.
Blog Posts
Santiago, Chile
Sunny Santiago – after being in the snow and coldness of Bolivia; I was so happy to arrive in Santiago and it felt like a British summer. It’s been a while since I felt the sun shine on… Continue Reading →
Chile 411
The wine producing, self-sufficient and the richest country in South America. Chile is a country that has a desert, towns and the beautiful outdoors as well as home to the tallest building in South America (984 feet).Chile is… Continue Reading →
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
San Pedro de Atacama is a Chilean Town located in the north and 106km southeast of Calama (remember this place as this has the only airport close to the desert). You can fly here from Santiago however, since… Continue Reading →
WorkAway: Vineyard Bolivia
I got suggested to do a work away on a vineyard in Bolivia. Well I had two weeks to spare, so I signed up to WorkAway which is a cultural exchange for travellers to immerse themselves in another… Continue Reading →
La Paz, Bolivia
I crossed the border by bus from Peru to Bolivia – which was a little nightmare as they unzip your bag and will take away your fruit then look through your bag then you have to repack everything…. Continue Reading →
Machu Picchu
A place I dreamed about going to when I was a child and didn’t think it was ever possible for me to go. I am not an outdoors person and have NEVER camped in my life however, I… Continue Reading →
Puno, Lake Taticaca
Puno is the city gateway to get to Lake Titicaca and this lake borders both Peru and Bolivia.. I guess I spoiled the next stop for me. This is the place with floating islands that are self made… Continue Reading →
Cusco, Peru
I booked a tour with G Adventures which included transportation to Cusco and OH MY, there is difference in altitude that my body felt. I stayed in Milhouse – very social and clean – good location and I… Continue Reading →
Paracas, Pisco, Nazca, Huacachina, Arequipa and many more in Peru
Some of these places only need a short visit so I’ve given the highlights of each place and what I got up to here: Paracas – a boat ride around the Ballestas island filled with penguins, pelican, sea… Continue Reading →
Peru 101 + Lima
Peru was the place I started my South American travels and what a place to start :). My main plan was to hike Machu Picchu and for this, I would’ve booked a tour. At the time I was… Continue Reading →
CUBA 101
Stuff you need to know before arriving in CUBA – because it’s a process itself! Getting to Cuba I flew from Mexico and I managed to get a visa at the airport during check in with Interjet for… Continue Reading →
Amazon
One of the great wonders of the world and I would’ve never thought I would get there! It’s a place I’ve dreamt about as a mystical place filled with exotic animals and crazy insects which all seemed to… Continue Reading →
Rio, Rio, Rio
Rio, Rio, Rio. My transfer from Paraty took me directly to my hostel which helped as it was getting dark. Now, I’ve stayed in Rio twice during my trip. This was before and after going to Transcoso, Bahia. … Continue Reading →
Paraty / Ilhe Grande
I was making my way up from São Paulo so I caught a bus from São Paulo’s bus station – I went to the company ‘XX’ stand (I am still trying to find this bus ticket so will… Continue Reading →
Sao Paulo
I flew from Medellin > Lima > Rio > Sao Paulo – I was absolutely shattered by the time I got to São Paulo and had a very long nap when I arrived at my boutique hostel. There… Continue Reading →
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is one of the Natural Wonders in the World that you have to see once in your life. Iguazu Falls lies between Brazil and Argentina that both have different views of the waterfalls. I flew from… Continue Reading →
Bogota
My first stop in Colombia (I flew from Lima, Peru) and I chose to stay in La Candeleria at a very cool hostel called Graffiti Hostel. Honestly, I rate this hostel highly as they are in a good… Continue Reading →
Medellin
A cosmopolitan city that has a good Metro System to take you downtown to see the wonderful museums, bus station and other sights. I stayed in the El Poblado area which is known to be safe – especially… Continue Reading →
Trinidad
Trinidad THE PLACE THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO VISIT. This is the place which has been featured in MANY films as it still looks the same when it’s been built with cobbled streets, colonial style buildings and… Continue Reading →
Vinales, Cienfueglos & Santa Clara
Havana isn’t the only place to be in Cuba, it’s worth visiting the surrounding areas to get the true experience of this country. Here are a few places that I visited: Vinales The small town that was purpose… Continue Reading →
Havana
Havanaaaaa I hope you’re singing the Camillo Cabelo song with me as it’s tune that speaks volumes when you arrive. Now, you can hire a classic Chevrolet or a 1950’s car as a taxi or they can charge… Continue Reading →
Santa Marta – The Lost City Trek
When I arrived in Bogota; I was absolutely freezing! I arrived here in August and many people said to me that Colombia would be hot – it seemed they were wrong. Then, I moved to Medellin which was… Continue Reading →
Colombia’s IVA Tax & How to claim it back
So you’ve done some shopping in Colombia from retailers like Dr Martens, Forever 21, Zara or brought some sparkling new jewellery? If you are a Foreign tourist who doesn’t reside in Colombia, then YOU have the right to… Continue Reading →
Colombia – The place to be
I left my heart in Colombia! Colombia wasn’t my first choice and I was actually debating whether to go to Argentina or Colombia at the time. Fortunately, for me, Colombia won that debate and I’ve had the most… Continue Reading →
Flawed Wanderer 