There are so many incredible places in South America to explore! From the ancient sites of Peru, the gorgeous landscapes of Bolivia to the incredible hikes, too. Though these are all incredible, you certainly shouldn’t forget the best cities in South America to visit. Especially as they’re all so diverse and full of history. From … Continue Reading
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
Arriving into Peru, we were the tired-est I’ve ever been on our travels! First off we started in Amsterdam, then carried on to London (transiting for a few hours in London), followed by a 12 hour flight to Lima (Peru) followed by an 8 hour overnight transit at the airport overnight, of which we planned to … Continue Reading
The idea of a floating villages was always going to be one which piqued anyone’s curiosity and we were certainly very intrigued by this long before we visited Peru. Suffice it to say, as soon as we booked our flights, this was one of the first places we made plans to visit. The floating villages … Continue Reading
Buenos Aires is an incredible city to visit in Argentina. Nestled on the eastern fringes of the country, it’s a city that’s got a little something for every type of traveller. There is so much to see and do. That being said, it can be hard to whittle down a list of the best things … Continue Reading
Sunshine, samba, and sports: these three words are pretty perfect when it comes to describing one of the most popular cities in South America; Rio de Janeiro! Though, if I’m honest, these are only the tip of the iceberg of all the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro. It’s a city that has … 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
One of the best parts about staying in Cusco, is that it is the gateway to a lot of amazing places in Peru so if you’re gonna choose a place to base yourself in, Cusco is probably it. The flip-side to that is that you always find that you have lot of reasons to leave … Continue Reading
Arriving at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel was akin to arriving at an oasis in the desert! For starters, the altitude in Aguas Calientes is a lot lower than Cusco so even at high altitude, it was just that extra bit easier to walk around (and even sprint) without running out of breath! Then there’s … 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
One of the biggest questions we’ve gotten is about how we travelled to Antarctica so I figured I might as well show you the full journey we took from London (our home city) to Antarctica. Plus, it takes me right to the very start of this trip so it’s a good way to start this … 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
Suffice to say, after the very long night’s sleep we had in Cusco, getting up at 5.30 am to catch our train to Machu Picchu was pretty easy! We excitedly chucked our stuff into the suitcases (which we actually left at the hotel because; a.) We would be coming back to the hotel in a … 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
