A visit to the Galápagos Islands is on many peoples’ bucket lists. They’re an iconic and unique destination, a haven for wildlife with incredible island landscapes! When I decided to visit Ecuador, I have to…
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After relaxing in hammocks in Vilcabamba, I headed up to Cuenca – Ecuador’s third biggest city and most beautiful – for two days. I spent my time there wandering around the city centre, full of…
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I’ve made it to Ecuador!!! I’ve crossed the border from Peru and am in Vilcabamba at Hostería Izhcayluma. This is going to be a shorter instalment than my most recent posts simply because, aside from…
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Chachapoyas is a small town in northern Peru, relatively off the main tourist path, and my last stop in Peru before crossing the border into Ecuador. Its popularity on the tourist circuit is growing mainly…
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The Huayhuash circuit in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca is widely considered one of the top ten treks in the world. The 8 day trek through mountain passes, valleys and past glacial lakes peaked my interest –…
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When in the hiking capital of Peru, I knew I wanted to do a multi day trek. I’d heard about Santa Cruz and the longer and more challenging Huayhuash. Although I was super keen to…
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With the magnificent Cordillera Blanca and stunning Huascarán National Park on its doorstep, Huaraz is the hiking capital of Peru. On my first trip to Peru in 2017, I’d wanted to go to Huaraz –…
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After my visit to the Aguas Turquesas in Ayacucho, I went to Cusco. Yep, for the second time!! I’d already been back in 2017! This time around I had a special visitor – my Mum!!…
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