Volcanoes, Canyons and Lakes, Quilotoa and Cotopaxi
Standing on the edge of an aqua-coloured crater lake or a freezing glacier sheet can make the heart skip a beat – especially if you have just hiked up a mountain to 5000m.… Continue reading
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7 ways to most likely die when travelling
Did your families shake with trepidation when you announced you were going travelling abroad? Was your mum convinced you were going to be abducted, murdered, arrested or worse? By and large, my travelling… Continue reading
Galàpagos on a Budget
Swimming off the beach with turtles and sea lion pups, hanging out with 100 year old land tortoises or dodging penguin missiles shooting through the water; the Galàpagos is a wild aquarium… Continue reading
Censorship of the white Grim Reaper, Cotopaxi
I stand on a rooftop in Latacunga, Ecuador, this morning watching as dark smoke billows from the summit of Cotopaxi, a great cloud of ash extends west over the town of Santa Rita… Continue reading
Big markets and big heart in Otavalo, Ecuador
Gorgeous Otavalo is a town most travellers visit for one of South America’s largest artisans craft markets, but it has so much more to offer. I stayed here for two weeks to study… Continue reading
Adventure sports in the shadow of an erupting volcano, Baños
Tungurahua Volcano erupted this morning spewing plumes of gas, above the stunning town of Baños in Ecuador. I had a chance to get up close, visiting Casa del Arbol (Tree House) near the… Continue reading
Bare feet volcano hiking in Ometepe
This pretty island with two towering volcanoes in Lake Nicaragua is a must visit for many travellers. With beaches (of sorts), a waterfall, natural springs, two volcanoes to hike and horse riding, what… Continue reading
Water and Lava Colour Granada
Granada Granada is the most beautiful colonial city in Central America, surpassing Antigua. Beautiful large doors and stunning courtyards seem to dress every building including hostels and restaurants. Wander the streets and visit… Continue reading
Volcanoes to beach, Leon, Nicaragua
León is a pretty but quiet colonial town with colourful architecture that is similar to Antigua and Granada. It is a gateway to Nicaragua’s stunning North West, the endless beautiful surf coastline which is… Continue reading
Guatemala Top 10
1. Hike Acatenango to get up close to Volcano Fuego’s lava eruptions 2. Visit the caves and swim in the stunning waters of Semuc Champey 3. Listen to the phenomenal sounds of the Howler… Continue reading