From the comfort of our homes modern day travellers can access the world. With air travel, land travel, tours and cruises literally at our fingertips as we Google our destination of choice, it’s logical that the travel agency has also moved online. Not only can we fly and travel to more places than ever before, […]
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Off the Beaten Track in Peru: Avoiding Tourist Traps
Peru is one of South America’s most popular destinations with multiple Off the beaten track spots. As well as travelling to Machu Picchu, crowds swarm here for Peruvian cuisine – considered to be the best in South America. With this popularity, of course, comes the crowd. But you don’t have to let the crowds spoil […]
Tapestry of flavours – Peru
Trapestry of flavours Travel is all about experiencing things different to our normal lives. Together with our Peruvian operator, Travel Just 4U is delighted to offer our clients a unique gastronomic Peruvian experience. If Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, Lima is the capital of Peruvian cuisine. It all started with the fusion […]
San Pedro de Atacama – Chile
Travel Just 4U’s travel consultant Soraya, travelled to South America to spend time in the breathtaking San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. Upon arrival, the sight of the highest peaks of the Andes Mountains was without a doubt one of the most breathtaking panoramic views I have seen. It simply took my breath away. With […]
Do I need to learn Spanish to visit South America?
Lost in Translation? In planning your trip to South America, the question will arise whether or not to learn Spanish before you go. A trip to South America is a cultural explosion and it’s even better if you speak Spanish (or Portuguese, if you are heading to Brazil). Knowing the host language goes a long […]
The Death Road in Bolivia – Bus or Bike?
The Death Road Looking for a bit of adventure on your trip to Bolivia? Bolivia’s North Yungas Road aptly named The Death Road is a 64km road leading from Bolivia’s capital, La Paz to Coroico (Amazon region) and ranks number 1 in the Top 10 Worlds Most Dangerous Roads. While the death rate is not […]
Essential packing tips for the Galapagos Islands
Packing Tips for Galapagos Islands I’ll be honest, packing for my recent trip to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador was a bit of a rush job and I wasn’t as prepared as I could have been for the adventure. I was on a boat for 8 days cruising around the islands and having winged it […]
5 Reasons to visit the Galapagos Islands now
Galapagos Islands I recently visited one of my bucket list locations, the Galapagos Islands at the ripe age of 41. Sailing around the volcanic and enchanting islands in Ecuador, seeing some of the most enigmatic and extraordinary creatures. It has always been on my list but I thought I’d do it when I’m older. In […]
Is Colombia Safe to travel to? You’d be Surprised!
It’s Safe to travel to Colombia For most of us, it doesn’t rank on the Top 10 places visit. Thanks to years of Hollywood movies about drugs and violence many people consider Colombia to be a completely off-the-radar destination. Behind the whispers of theft, kidnapping and even murder, there is an element of truth. Colombia […]
How to enjoy your long haul flight
How to enjoy your long haul flight? Planning your next adventure overseas? Dreading the long haul flight? People view the flight as a means to get to a destination and don’t give much thought to actually enjoying the flight. In reality, the long haul flight is part of your amazing journey. Often it is the […]