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 […]
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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 […]
Couldn’t Put It Down: Essential Reading on Colombia
Essential Reading on Colombia Colombia is a country of contradictions, surprises and diversity. Geographically, it’s home to snow-capped mountains and stunning beaches. Culturally it’s a mix of African, European and Native American influence. Colombians themselves are outrageously polite, welcoming people and, yet, for decades the country has been one of the most violent in South […]
Cheers to South America!
A Cultural Journey! One of the best things about travelling is after a while you start to relax. You take it easy, have a beverage, smile and look around you. A local brew always tastes better in its hometown. South America has always been known for its friendly people. One of the best ways to […]
5 things to do in Patagonia, Chile
5 things to do in Patagonia As travellers we suffer from a fear of missing out on something important. At best we have a limited amount of time allocated to travel and we want to see as much as possible because the reality is, we just don’t know when we will get back to that […]
20 Essential Travel Tips from Baggage Handlers
20 Essential Travel Tips from Baggage Handlers When we travel it’s easy for us to take for granted some of the risks involved. Packing all your most treasured and expensive personal belongings into a bag that’s entrusted to strangers is rarely given a second thought. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen, and for many people […]