I began this adventure with no clue of where I would go, except for the first city listed on my plane ticket. I had no idea how long this trip would take, nor where it would take me to. However, this uncertainty was not pulling me back, rather it was encouraging me to go forth […]
Baños: Your perfect tropical getaway
So, you probably have seen the Bali swing gone viral on Instagram, or the many zip lines that run straight through jungles. You might think that only South East Asia can offer such experiences; after all it has beautiful rainforests and stunning beaches. I too, have always been proud of South East Asia and what […]
Hiking up the Quilotoa lake and looking down
Almost a thousand years ago, the volcano Quilotoa erupted. Its entire peak disintegrated, leaving behind a gigantic crater. Over the next thousand years, the crater slowly filled up with water, creating the beautiful Quilotoa Lake that we see today. Standing at the rim of the crater is a nerve-wrecking, sometimes death-defying feat. Yet the views […]
The major civilisations of Peru that you didn’t know of
We are all well too familiar with the Inca civilisation: think Machu Picchu, think huge terraces on the cliffs of mountains and think the handover of Incan territory to the Spanish conquerors. Essentially, Peru has marketed itself as the pride of the Incas. Peruvians are seen as the descendants of the once-powerful civilisation that ruled […]
3 day 2 night Santa Cruz trek across Huascaran National Park
Huascaran National Park is arguably the most beautiful national park in Peru, and it boasts the highest snow-capped peaks in the country. It is the heart of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, which ultimately extends into the Andes Mountains. If you are a fan of snow mountains, alpine lakes, glacier rivers and unbelievable panoramas, you […]
Things to do around Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a world wonder, but it is not the only thing that Peruvians are proud of. Many tourists fly in and out just to see Machu Picchu, but miss out of the many other sights that make Peru special. In fact, there are so many things to do in and around Machu Picchu […]
The alternative route to Machu Picchu
Let’s face it. Machu Picchu is the most visited site in Peru and possibly in all of South America. Yes, Machu Picchu is worthy of all the marketing spent on it, but getting there is either a huge hassle or a deep hole in your pockets. For those who do not know, there is no […]
Machu Picchu: Managing Expectations
If you have never seen hundreds of tourists in front of you trying to take a picture, you probably would be in for a rude shock in Machu Picchu. Fortunately, or unfortunately, Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist attraction in Peru, and probably even in the whole of South America. The pristine beauty and […]
6 unique things to do in Chiloe, Chile
It is not a spelling error – the island of Chiloe does exist and it is in Chile. Although its name is strikingly close to that of its country, its culture, cuisine and architecture is actually quite different. Despite the fact that Chile is a long, long country, its culture and food is pretty much […]
The tourist pilgrimage down the Carretera Austral
If a pilgrimage can ever be secular, I think this particular one through the Carretera Austral in Chile would definitely be it. The Carretera Austral is a 1240km gravel road that stretches from the port city of Puerto Montt to the depths of the central Chilean Patagonia. It was built 30 years ago, and still […]
The extra secret to hiking the “W” in Torres del Paine
The Torres del Paine National Park is the most visited national park in Chile, and arguably in the whole continent of South America. Famous for its tower-shaped peaks, many hikers visit to complete the “W”, “O” or “Q” circuits. The letters represent the rough shape of the trekking route within the Torres del Paine National […]
