A beautiful gem in Colombia, Cartagena is a vibrant port city on Colombia’s scenic Caribbean coast filled with gorgeous beaches, a 16th Old Town lined with colourful colonial buildings and cobblestone streets, and surrounded by idyllic paradise-esque islands and coral reefs. Our guest bloggers The Nomad Bears advise how to spend a week in this fascinating…
Discovering Mendoza – Argentina’s beautiful wine capital
Somewhere between Patagonia and Buenos Aires, the amazing city of Mendoza often gets forgotten when thinking of Argentina. However, this very livable city stole my heart instantly and after spending four days there I wasn’t ready to leave. For me, Mendoza was a place I just had to visit simply because I am a self-professed…
7 beautifully convincing reasons why Belize should be your next destination
Perched on the eastern coast of Central America, with beautiful Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense lush jungle to the west, Belize’s is slowly rising through the ranks to become a must-see destination for independent travellers to this corner of the globe. Sparsely populated but friendly and welcoming with numerous hotels, restaurants and a…
The hidden beauty spots of Brazil, South America
Brazil is a beautiful country offering an invitation to travel that immediately transports you to festivals and wild tropical landscapes. We all know about the Amazon or Rio de Janeiro, its mountains covered with tropical jungle dominated by the famous Corcovado and its famous carnival rich in colours moving with the sound of samba. An…
6 beautiful reasons to add Brazil to your travel list
FIFA World Cup, the largest football event competition, started in Brazil. But besides the major sporting activities, the country is also a top tourist destination known for zest for life and astonishing natural beauty. You don’t need to wait for another world cup competition for you to travel to this largest city in South America….
Nine beautiful reasons why you should visit Peru in your lifetime
It was 1532 when Fransisco Pizarro led his Spanish army into Peru and laid siege to the Inca civilization and since then Peru has held a fascination for visitors because of its diverse environment, vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. When you set off on a journey through Peru, you plunge into an authentic, unique and…
Competition: share your hidden gem for a chance to win a trip to Ecuador!
If you’ve been following our blog for a while you’ll know we’re all huge fans of under-the-radar travel, we love it so much in fact you’ve probably noticed we’ve made our niche out! So to celebrate all things off-the-beaten path we’ve teamed up with Audley Travel who are offering a chance to win an incredible…
Discovering Chile – the surreal and mesmerizing landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama
This is my journey across the Chilean Atacama to discover the wonder in this alien world. The landscapes here are so alien that this area is used by scientists and Hollywood as locations for the planet Mars. From beautiful Altiplano lakes, scorched salt flats….
12 reasons why you should add Chile to your bucket list
One of the the world’s most beautiful countries in South America often falls under the radar but it’s a land steeped in an intriguing history and culture, sprawling enigmatic landscapes and vibrant cities. Here’s 12 reasons…..
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Colombia
Colombia for so long was the international troubled kid who no-one wanted to play with, in the last couple of decades it has performed a startling turnaround, from drug and murder capital of the planet to a welcoming and traveller friendly new-world economy….