Travel Diaries
Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.
The Inside Guide to the Ballestas Islands of Peru
We set off early for a boat trip around Peru's mini version of the Galapagos, the infamously nicknamed 'Poor Man's Galapagos' - the Ballestas Islands of Peru.
Cycling through the Paracas National Reserve in Peru
Every year thousands of visitors flock to Paracas to visit the Ballestas Islands. Today, we cycled the Paracas National Park.
Valle de Cocora: Hiking Colombia's Wax Palm Valley
The Valle de Cocora, or Cocora Valley, was the highlight of our trip to Salento in Colombia's coffee region, Eje Cafetero.
From Medellin to Manizales: Journey to Colombia's Coffee Capital
For our last day in Medellín, we visited the historical centre and the neighbourhood of Botero Plaza before journeying to Manizales.
Guatapé and La Piedra: Epic Day Trip from Medellin
We escaped metropolitan Medellin to climb a 200-meter high monolith rock near Guatapé, then wandered Colombia's most colorful town.
La Fortuna Hike: Mirador El Silencio Trail
With a number of trails available in La Fortuna, we picked Mirador El Silencio Trail, a lesser-known La Fortuna hike.
Monteverde Night Tour: Wildlife in Costa Rica's Cloud Forest
Experience the magic of Costa Rica's cloud forest after dark on a Monteverde night tour, spotting sloths, armadillos, and nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat.
Chichen Itza: Exploring the Maya Temples of Yucatan
We beat the crowds at Chichen Itza by arriving at opening time, experiencing one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in peaceful tranquility before 3,500 daily tourists arrive.
Uxmal Ruins: A Quieter Alternative to Chichen Itza
We skipped the crowded tours and explored the stunning Uxmal ruins independently, climbing ancient pyramids at this peaceful UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible Puuc architecture.
Monte Albán: Ancient Zapotec City Carved into a Mountaintop
We explored the magnificent ruins of Monte Albán, a massive pre-Columbian archaeological site built into a mountaintop overlooking Oaxaca.
Puebla: Mexico's Foodie Capital and Colonial Gem
We explored Puebla, one of Mexico's foremost foodie destinations with a UNESCO World Heritage historic center full of colorful facades, baroque architecture, and incredible culinary traditions.
Teotihuacan: Exploring the Ancient City of the Gods from Mexico City
We took a day trip to the ancient city and pyramids of Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods, climbing the third-largest pyramid in the world and walking the legendary Avenue of the Dead.