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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
El Misti, Arequipa – Friday Photo
Well worth the short taxi ride to a great vista of El Misti, the volcano that towers over Arequipa…
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…
