South America
Of all the contents that I have visited so far, South America is by far my favourite. For many it conjures up images of drugs and violence, but I think backpacking in South America is by far the best experience any independent traveler can hope to have. In South America we found people to be much more honest than those of South East Asia. We felt more at ease with the whole vibe of the Continent, maybe as we share the same ancestors as opposed to strong difference in culture with South East Asia.
Puno to Cusco by Train
Travelling by train is always a highlight for me and Puno to Cusco is no exception. The train that passes straight through Puno market and then on to some lovely Peruvian scenery is highly recommended. The seats may be a [...]
Inca Trail Orchid – Friday Photo
One of the many Orchids you’ll see on the Inca Trail, keep an eye out for the pretty flowers!
Watch a Brazilian Football Match
I love football, but I can’t think of a better, more apt thing to do in Brazil than go and watch a Brazilian football match. Don’t buy an over priced ticket from your hostel, games rarely sell out unless there [...]
Amazon Rainforest Trip Part 2
A guide can really make or break an excursion or tour and I don’t think I’ve ever had a guide as interesting and crazy as Marcus. He made what could have been a fairly disappointing trip into the Amazon [...]
Amazon Rainforest Trip in Photos – Part 1
There are many tours running out of Manaus that offer trips out into the Amazon Rainforest. We booked ours before we arrived after a bit of internet research, one selling point being staying on a floating river lodge.
Lacerda lift – Salvador, Brazil – Friday Photo
The fantastic art deco Lacerda lift that descends from Salvador main town down to the harbour area.
Suicide Showers, Living on the edge
Probably not the most endearing feature of backpacking in South America, the suicide shower gets its name for the rather dangerous mix of exposed electricity cables and water. If your staying in budget hostels and guesthouse across South America you’ll [...]
Salar de Uyuni Trip – The Salt Flats – Photo Tour Part 3
At the end of the second day, as the sun started to set we approached the edge of the salt flats, we were heading for a small village on one side where we were to spend the night before getting up early [...]
El Misti, Arequipa – Friday Photo
Well worth the short taxi ride to a great vista of El Misti, the volcano that towers over Arequipa in Peru. Grab a couple of beers, sit on the steps and watch the sunset through the archways.
Salar de Uyuni Trip – Red Lakes, Flamingos & Dali Landscapes – Photo Tour Part 2
The second day of the trip took in some incredible scenery, some of the best I’ve ever seen. From Luna landscapes to Salvador Dali esc wind swept rocks. We also got a chance to see some wildlife: some wonderful Flamingos, [...]
