South America Blog Posts
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We Love Boobies: Bucket List Beauty On The Galapagos
The best Galapagos cruise. Seven sensational days, followed by 3 days chilling on Isabela Island. Bucket loads of animals to blow your imagination. We loved it.
Hop Hopping Along
We leave Cusco and take a slow ride up the coast heading to Ecuador. We have a niteclub experience from the comfort of our bed. We marvel at the Nazca lines, visit the poor man’s Galpagos and watch the majestic Andean condors saw over the Colca Canyon
Inca Life (Part 2): Machu Picchu From The 104 Km Marker
We loved hiking Machu Picchu from the 104 km marker with a side hike up Wayna Picchu with Alpaca Expeditions. Perfect alternative to the popular 4 day Machu Picchu trek.
Inca Life (Part 1): Exploring Cusco And Surroundings
Wondering what to do in Cusco? Come with us as we discover Qorikancha, Saqsayhuaman, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero in part one of Inca Life.
Blame It On El Papa: Misadventures In La Paz
Things don’t go according to plan in La Paz, Bolivia. But chilled out Copacabana on the edge of Lake Titicaca more than makes up for it.
Gooooooool: Footprints, Football And Family Life In Sucre
Three wonderful weeks in Sucre Bolivia, learning the lingo at Sucre Spanish School, visiting local markets, joining the fiestas and staying with a 4 generation Bolivian family.
A Pinch Of Salt Part Two: Road Tripping The Salar De Uyuni
The perfect Salar de Uyuni tour from Tupiza to Uyuni. Captivating landscapes, Isla Incahuasi, Chuvica, a train graveyard, and two Everton fans talking crap for 4 days.
A Pinch Of Salt Part One: Road Tripping The Salta Region
We hit the road to explore Salta, Argentina. Taking in the breathtaking spaghetti-western style scenery and cute towns of Cachi & Cafayate. Until disaster struck!
The Pantanal, A Great Alternative To The Amazon
This will be in our third country in less than 2 months. Brazil is home to the largest wetland area in the wold. The Pantanal is alive with incredible range of wildlife from toucans to jaguars, piranha and caymans. We spend a wonderful 4 days exploring this amazing part of the world.
WET WET WET At The Colossal Iguazu Falls
Which side is better – Brazil or Argentina? We explored both and share why Iguazu National Park should be on your South America bucket list.
Going Native In Buenos Aires
Attending spanish school, finding the cool things to do in Buenos Aires, and living like a porteño. Experiencing San Telmo, Buenos Aires at its best.
Ice Ice Baby: Hiking The Perito Moreno Glacier
Looking for a Perito Moreno Glacier tour? What could be better than strapping on some crampons and hiking on top of the big daddy of glaciers.
Stroll In The Park: Breath-Taking Hikes In Torres Del Paine
More airport adventures, this one turned to be a bit of a stuff up by your truly. We experience nature close up. We test out our new walking boots and are blown away by the beauty of Torres del Paine.
Tails Of Two Cities, Santiago & Valparaiso
The start of our overseas adventures, including mishaps at the airport. Getting a taste of Chile whilst visiting Santiago & Valparaiso. In these cities we come across hundreds of street dog and marvel at the street art.