Since escaping the desperately mundane tones of Lima, traversing the magnificent landscapes of the Andes and Peru’s Northern Coast has been a wonderful contrast. We have travelled slowly, making the most of the little corners of paradise we’ve stumbled upon … 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
Month 3?! Holy smokes, where did that go! Part of me feels like we’ve only just hit the road, then when I think back to our first night in Rio, it feels like we’ve been travelling for ages. Brazil, Uruguay, … Continue reading
Perched high in the Peruvian Andes, sandwiched between soaring emerald peaks and dramatic valleys, lies Machu Picchu – one of the seven new wonders of the world. This ancient citadel is tangible evidence of the Incan Empire at the very … 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
Loving the journey: Month Two Round-up I’m not going to lie: Month two hasn’t been all smooth sailing. We’ve seen some of the most jaw-droppingly amazing places and had some pretty incredible experiences, but it’s been tainted by a lot … 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
Journeys in my jandals 