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With the Inca Trail on the horizon, by the time we arrived in Arequipa, we were keen to try another trek to help us get up to condition and acclimatised to the altitude. Despite our previous experience, nothing could have prepared us for the Colca Canyon! Novice trekkers beware … this was one long hard slog!!!
Read MoreThe dune buggy revved and growled loudly as it sped up to the crest of the gigantic sand dune, got airborne as it tipped over the ridge and flew back down the other side - all to the screams of fear and delight from its passengers. It looked like something straight out of a Mad Max movie and was a ridiculously fun roller coaster ride on sand!
Read MoreAs the plane descended through the clouds, we peered out the window to see a vast expanse of dense tropical jungle as far as the eye could see, with a brown ribbon of water snaking through it. On the tarmac the air was thick with humidity, the promise of rain and a temporary relief from the heat and mosquitos ... there was no doubt, we'd arrived in the Amazon!
Read MoreLying directly beneath the shadow of looming active Volcano Tungurahua is the bustling town of Baños de Agua Santa. Baños is the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon and is renowned for its wealth of natural beauty, with over 60 waterfalls, thermal baths, lush jungle, towering mountains and volatile volcanoes ...
As we neared the top of the viewing platform, an icy blast of cold wind smacked us in the face and pushed hard against us. It was then that we caught our first glimpse of what we had traveled so far to see and it took our breath away ... the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lake!
Read MoreThe small village of Mindo is nestled in the lush cloud forest north of Quito. It was literally a breath of fresh air to arrive into town and be surrounded by nature again ...
Read MoreSalento is a picturesque village in the heart of the Zona de Cafeteria (Coffee Zone) of southern Colombia, famous for native Cocora wax palms. There is no better way to appreciate their beauty than by hiking the popular Valle de Cocora ...
Read MoreWe had just spent the night in Jardin - a little mountain village in Colombia, a few hours from Medellin. Our next destination was Salento and the only direct way to get there was a rickety old local bus that took us across the mountain to Riosucio, where we could then transfer to Salento ...
Read MoreFor years Justin and I have dreamt of exploring the vast and wild continent of South America. This September we're hitting the road for 7 months on a South American Adventure ...
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