Fantastic places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia 2022: For any travel style & budget
To begin my guide to the best places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia, let me first explain that the city is split up into … More
How to experience the magic of Valladolid: Cenotes, ruins and tequila on the Yucután Peninsula
As it’s inclusion in the official collection of Pueblos Mágicos might suggest, there’s something real magical about Valladolid, Mexico. Deep in the Yucatan region … More
Granada, the Nicaraguan beauty that offers a bit of everything for everyone
I fell absolutely head-over-heels in love with Granada, and ended up returning twice during my month in Nicaragua. To me, this is Nicaragua’s best … More
Otavalo, Ecuador – more than just South America’s biggest market!
One of the best Quito day trips on offer, Otavalo is an indigenous stronghold, famous for the Otavalo market, an everyday occurrence that’s said … More
Filandia, a less touristic alternative to Salento
The coffee region in Colombia remains Andy’s favourite part of the country. Imagine rolling green valleys, colourfully-painted balconies and little old men wearing traditional … More
Curitiba: Brazil’s most sustainable green city
Curitiba, Brazil, is a melting pot with a really interesting history. First, were the Tupi-Guarani indigenous people of the region, then came the Portuguese, … More
Mompóx, Colombia, a pueblo frozen in time
Mompóx, Colombia (pronounced MomPOSH or MomPOSS, and confusingly sometimes spelt Mompós) is a town frozen in time. Beautiful yellow colonial architecture, cobbled streets and … More
Puerto Misahuallí: An accessible slice of the Ecuadorian Amazon
Puerto Misahuallí, Ecuador, is a small town perched on the point that Río Misahuallí meets Río Napo. It really buzzes with local life, and … More
Amazing things to do in Bogotá, Colombia’s highly under-rated capital
Bogotá totally took us by surprise during our travels. From other travellers’ reviews, we expected to hate this orange-bricked metropolis, but after our first … More
Villa de Leyva: Colombia’s stunning white pueblo
The jewel of Boyacá! Just 3-4 hours from Bogotá, Villa de Leyva is a well-preserved step back in time. It’s a popular city … More
Barichara: How to have an enchanting time in Colombia’s prettiest town
Welcome to Santander’s Barichara, Colombia’s prettiest town. While some places can seem over-hyped once you actually get there, with Barichara we can absolutely see … More
Guatavita, the lake that inspired the legend of El Dorado
Guatavita is the name used to describe both the lake at the centre of the legend of El Dorado (seen the film?) and the … More
Vibe-guide to the towns around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
When we first got to Guatemala, we had no idea there would be so many different towns at Lake Atitlán to choose from. When … More
Ipiales, home to Colombia’s most striking church
Right on the border with Ecuador, Ipiales is one of the first towns you’ll get to if entering Colombia via bus. The town … More
Cartagena, Colombia’s enchanting Caribbean burst of culture
We ended up spending far too long in Cartagena, Colombia (full name Cartagena de las Indias), but loved it anyway. A hotspot for cruises … More
Santa Fe de Antioquia: An easy Medellín day-trip to a characterful Colombian pueblo
Not often visited by tourists, but still with enough of an eye for tourism to cater to non-residents, Santa Fe de Antioquia is an … More
The 9 best bars in Antigua, Guatemala
For a relatively small place, Antigua is bursting with great bars, restaurants and cafés (check out our guide to the best cafes here… More
Cusco: The beating heart of Peruvian culture
Ahhh, Cusco, the heart of Peruvian tourism! The main tourist area centres around the Plaza de Armas, and with it’s stunning churches and gardens … More
Los Uros: Visiting the unique floating islands on Lake Titicaca, Peru
The floating islands of the Uros are a thing of legends. Known as the ‘water tribe’, the Uro people are a fascinating community who … More
Arequipa, Peru: Stunning architecture & the world’s second deepest canyon
Known as the White City, Arequipa has got to be one of Peru’s most beautiful destinations. Surrounded by mountains and steeped in history, Arequipa … More
The best cities in South America for history lovers to travel to
Lozzy is a self-proclaimed history boff. She thrives off cities steeped in history, and South America has provided many opportunities for her to truly … More
Quito, Ecuador’s mountainous centre of the earth
The city of Quito is a colonial beaut. Though Cuenca set some very high standards, Quito’s architecture is truly amazing. A brief walk around … More
Cuenca, where Ecuador’s ancestral roots & colonial culture collide
What a gorgeous city! We really recommend a quick break in Cuenca if you have time, and if you have even more time, you … More
Sucre, Bolivia’s beautiful administrative capital
Beauty, beauty everywhere! Sucre is the administrative capital city of Bolivia, though confusingly La Paz is also the capital city in terms of being … More
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