After the Lost City Trek we were dropped off at the Expotur office in Santa Marta which just so happened to be a block away from our hotel (the fanciest hotel we’d be staying in) My Uncle kindly decided to treat us to a two night stay at The Don Pepe Boutique Hotel. A luxury…
Category: South America
Amber’s Recommendation, Rio Hostel
After our peaceful time in Finca Carpe Diem it was time to venture to the land of gringos. We were in for a mix of downing shots and illegally busting moves to reggaeton… it was time for El Rio Buritaca hostel known for its chaos. As soon as we arrived I knew what I was…
Into the Minca heat
At Santa Marta airport we were welcomed by a huge 4×4 jeep waiting to take us to Finca Carpe Diem Hostel. The ride was crazy bumpy and seemed to last forever. I also, could hardly look when I realised we were driving close to a huge drop. The next morning we woke up to paradise….
Medellin, City of the Eternal Spring
Domestic flights are super quick and easy, you only really need to arrive an hour before. Although, I say easy nothing seems to go too smoothly for us. We missed the several announcements for “Oliver Marshall”. At the gate there were two Avianca staff members waiting, “Oliver we have been waiting for you, you need…
Salento, the Land of Palm Trees
The flight from Bogota to Periera was super quick and unsurprisingly I slept the entire journey. From the airport to Salento we got on our first bus and it reminded me that there is nothing quite like the hustle and bustle of a Colombian bus station. People swarming everywhere and hundreds of empanadas to pick…
The Epic Return to Colombia
Hello again. It has been three years since Kate and I fled the police in Bogota and now I am back. I am back and ready to continue my travels across Colombia and Central America. I can’t wait to tell you all about it and bring you along on my once in a lifetime adventure….
Uyuni Salt Flats
Going to the Uyuni Salt flats was an incredibly long day, beginning at 9pm on the 22nd Feb and finishing at 6am on the 24th Feb- which meant two night buses! But it was completely and utterly worth it! Lily had sung their praises on the way to the wrestling, but warned us against travelling…
One day too many in La Paz
Yes I know my title is again a little pessimistic, but here me out before you judge! La Paz is not the capital of Bolivia (that is Sucre) but it is probably the most famous city enchanted with history, witch craft and stunning views (which we did not see). But what it is most famous…
Arequipa to La Paz (quick stops in Puno and Copacabana)
I’m going to begin this blog in a rather pessimistic way but in all honestly I don’t think you really have to go to either Puno or Copacabana. Puno was our first stop and due to bus timings it meant we had to stay their for 2 nights. Actually I take it back it is…
Colca Canyon Hike
I want to begin this blog by typing out the sound of my alarm but I’m really struggling, perhaps imagination would be better. My alarm is that really annoying iPhone one that sends shivers down most people! Well 2:50am it went off, collected at 3:30am and off we went ready for the hike. The altitude…
To Live With Me 