Our Travel Journey: Latin America & Beyond
Travel Blog
Manaus, the largest city in the Amazon Basin, blends modernity, history, and nature at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Amazon River. Its iconic sites like Teatro Amazonas and thriving markets offer a gateway to the rainforest and showcase its enormous biodiversity.
Continue reading
Leticia, Colombia, serves as a dynamic gateway to the Amazon, where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru converge. From boat trips on the Amazon River to encountering indigenous wildlife, pink dolphins, and vibrant parakeets in Parque Santander, this frontier town offers a rich blend of culture, nature, and adventure deep within the rainforest.
Continue reading
After a long bus journey from Medellín we arrived in Cartagena on the Caribbean coast to complete the South American leg of the Pan American Highway all the way from the end of the world …
Continue reading
Medellín’s story is one of rebirth. From its dark days as the epicentre of the drug trade, it has risen to become a city of innovation and culture. With iconic sculptures and street art.
Continue reading
The Zona Cafetera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Colombia, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and coffee production. Colonial towns like Salento and Manizales showcase vibrant culture and architecture. Tourism and sustainable practices are growing, but the region faces environmental challenges like deforestation and climate change affecting coffee yields.
Continue reading
Popayán, Colombia, dubbed the “White City,” is renowned for its colonial architecture and historical significance. The city’s rich history, marked by its role in the Spanish Empire and intellectual prominence, is reflected in its notable churches and landmarks. Its economy thrives on education, agriculture, and tourism.
Continue reading
Southern Colombia is home to two of the country’s most important archaeological sites—San Agustín and Tierradentro—both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These ancient locations provide a rare glimpse into pre-Columbian cultures whose identities remain largely mysterious. With their intricate statues, burial chambers, and tombs, these sites are an archaeological treasure trove.
Continue reading
Southern Colombia and the Colombia Ecuador border, characterized by the Andes mountains. The region’s history reflects indigenous, Incan, and Spanish influences. Key towns like Pasto and Tulcán and the spiritual Santuario de Las Lajas offer cultural experiences, while migration issues and infrastructure challenges persist.
Continue reading
On our second and third visits to Quito we stayed in the old town, which is a lot quieter than the New Town, especially at night. The old town has largely kept most of its …
Continue reading
Before starting properly the second leg of our tour we visited the Chato Tortoise Reserve in the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island, which is a large farm where there are a large number of these …
Continue reading