Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most famous sights and an icon of South America. The “Lost City of the Incas” is just a train ride away from Cusco, but (barring the streams of eager tourists) it feels a world away from any kind of civilization. Machu Picchu The site of Machu Picchu avoided […]
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The Benefits of Online Travel Agencies for the Independent Traveller
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, […]
Torres del Paine, Chile – The Essential Guide
In an area of the world that boasts some of the most stunning national parks one can visit, the fact that Torres del Paine in Chile is often cited as the most spectacular national park in Latin America is quite something. But then again, Torres del Paine is quite something. Located in the southernmost regions […]
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 […]
Ecuador – Nature’s Paradise for Bird Watchers and Nature Travellers
Nature’s Paradise for Bird Watchers and Nature Travellers – Ecuador Nature represents many things for travellers including fresh air, natural habitats, wildlife, the untouched and the unspoiled, and ecosystems long gone in many parts of the world now densely populated by man. So it is not a surprise that Ecuador is a haven for avid […]
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 […]
Escape the hustle and bustle on Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca Situated in South America on the border of Peru and Bolivia, there are few places in the world to travel to that can compare to Lake Titicaca. The lake itself is the highest navigable in the world, the largest in South America and home to over 50 man-made sacred reed islands. Lake Titicaca […]
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 […]