After nearly three weeks in the Galapagos, it would be hard not to get inspired by the beauty and resilience of the natural world here. The wildlife acts like humans are nothing more than annoying paparazzi, often venturing closer with … Continue reading
On my run this morning, I saw a sea lion giving birth to a tiny pup. Birds with blue feet looked on from a rocky volcanic outcrop, and on my way back to our hostel I almost stepped on three … Continue reading
Ah, Mancora. Playground of Peru’s rich and famous; this seaside town had elements of the Gold Coast – just without the skyscrapers or apartment blocks. Its endless stretch of white sand and soft, rolling waves charmed us from the very … Continue reading
Written by Joel For what was more or less my introduction to surfing, you could say I was out of my depth. A friend of mine, Joe, had got talking to some local surfing identities in Mancora and lined up … Continue reading
When Alli first started this site, I thought blogs were only for vegetarians. Well, now I’m interested in sharing our experiences with you guys too and on this round, instead of just doing the photos, Alli has let me have … Continue reading
I had never been so happy to see blue sky as I was when we arrived in Huaraz, a town nestled in the Andes in Northern Peru. After just over a week spent in Peru’s grey, dull, overcast capital Lima, … Continue reading
A week in the capital of the ancient Incan empire has officially renewed our love for South America. Before we arrived in Cusco, we were feeling a little tired of travelling; bumpy, loud buses; lost-in-translation conversations and meals that constantly … Continue reading
After I spent the whole night in the bathroom, Joel gave Bolivia’s largest city, La Paz, a Spanish name. ‘La Ciudad de Mierda’ literally translates to The City of Shit – and for us, that’s what it turned out to … Continue reading
We’ve just returned from a 4-day tour of southwest Bolivia, experiencing volcanoes, radical rock formations, lagoons and ancient sea beds; all set above 3700 metres. We’ve covered a vast and isolated landscape, our journey totalling more than 1000 kilometres. Bolivia … Continue reading
The cactus-filled deserts, soaring red rock faces and bright autumnal vineyards of Northern Argentina is a landscape we’ve never experienced before. Wild llama families roam free in the rocky valleys and locals ride everywhere on horseback, their gaucho-like cowboy hats … Continue reading
Journeys in my jandals 