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South America


Mar 5, 2022
What To Do In Banos; Ecuador's Adventure Capital
If you’re an adrenaline junkie this place is the one for you! Banos is certainly Ecuador’s adventure capital. What to do We would...


Feb 26, 2022
A Guide to Santiago And Valparaiso, Chile On A Budget
Here is our guide to Santiago and Valparaiso on a budget. Santiago is a city surrounded by mountains, and for us nature lovers, that's...


Feb 19, 2022
Sucre City Guide
Sucre was an unexpected surprise, we thought it would be a bit of a stop to break up the journey but it ended up being very memorable and...


May 2, 2021
Arequipa City Guide
Don't rush through Peru. Don't get the long bus from Lima to Cusco and certainly don't fly there, take your time, if you can, as to not...


Apr 11, 2021
5 Drinks to Try in South America
1. Coca Tea and ther Traditional Teas These teas supposedly help with altitude sickness, whether its just a placibo effect we're not so...


Mar 14, 2021
A Guide to San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
San Pedro is a popular town to stop at, as you exit the salt flats into the Atacama desert, don’t let this just be a pitstop, stay and...


Mar 6, 2021
The Inca Trail Kit And Packing List
First off, if you are doing the Inca Trail with porters, like us and most others were, they have a weight limit, and therefore you have a...


Mar 6, 2021
What Time Of Year To Do The Inca Trail And Weather At Machu Picchu
Let's start off with a bit of information on Peru's climate and seasons. Some quick facts Rainy season in Peru is typically November to...


Mar 6, 2021
Inca Trail Porters and Guides, All You Need To Know
These are the people that make the Inca Trail happen for thousands of people every month. They keep everything running smoothly, like...


Mar 6, 2021
A Day by Day Honest Inca Trail Experience Guide
One of the world's most famous hikes, to reach one of the 7 wonders of the world. It is one place that definitely deserves all the...


Mar 6, 2021
Why did we choose the Classic Inca trail with G Adventures?
Despite both of us being travellers who like unusual destinations, and to often go off the beaten track and explore less touristy...


Mar 6, 2021
Ways To Visit Machu Picchu, Including Trekking Options
There are several hikes to Machu Picchu including the most famous Inca Trail and others such as Lares and Salkantay which are becoming...


Oct 16, 2020
Top 10 dishes to try in South America
Here's out list of dishes to try in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile, in no particular order.


Oct 14, 2020
10 Sweet Treats to Try in South America
Our 10 favourite desserts and sweet treats, from our trip through South America. Some are traditional sweet treats, from Ecuador, Peru,...


Jul 28, 2020
A Budget City Guide For Cusco, Peru
Cusco is one of the continents oldest continuously inhabited cities, and the former capital of the Incan Empire. Despite it being Perus...


Jul 24, 2020
What you should know before visiting La Boca, Buenos Aires
La Boca might not be what you originally thought. La Boca is a neighbourhood (barrio) in Buenos Aires not to be confused with 'Caminito,...


Jul 14, 2020
A Guide To Galapagos Island; Isabela Island
So we took you to Floreana, a quiet remote island in the Galapagos, and now we're taking you to the biggest Island in the Galapagos -...


Jul 9, 2020
A Quick Guide To Buenos Aires On A Budget
Here is our guide to Buenos Aires on a budget. We're both bigger fans of nature, so it takes a lot for a city to win us over, for us...


Jul 7, 2020
Making Chocolate in the Amazon Rainforest
Cacao tree to chocolate. There's nothing like eating local like hand-making fresh amazonian chocolate. Read the full experience of our...


Jun 22, 2020
An Amazon Homestay Experience
Ethical and Sustainable Tourism in the Amazon Rainforest There are plenty of options for exploring the Amazon rainforest including luxury...


May 27, 2020
5 Experiences Many Miss in South America
Everyone obviously knows about Machu Picchu, Bolivian Salt Flats, and Buenos Aires, to name a few but the following are the experiences...


May 21, 2020
Potosi, Bolivia; How ethical are mine tours?
At over 4000m above sea level lies Potosi, South America’s highest city. Steeped in history, Potosi became the foundation of the Spanish...


May 15, 2020
A Pot of Gold: Top tips for Vinicunca (Rainbow) Mountain
Here’s one recommendation for every colour of the rainbow. 1 The colours you see in most photos are not true to real life and if you...
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