After a world class/dirt cheap breakfast at a French bakery we were on our way back to the airport to catch our plane to La Paz. The plane turned out to be a flying tin can, hotter than the damn jungle! Anyway we made it and headed for Wild Rover, the party hostel of the … Continue reading La Paz, Halloween, Death Road and Coroico
The Jungle
Apparently the road to the jungle is a long and difficult one… So we flew! As soon as we went up we were heading back down to Rurrenabaque and the heat and humidity really do hit you the moment you step off the plane. The town itself isn’t much to write home about, a few … Continue reading The Jungle
La Paz, Bolivia!
We arrived just as the sun was going down but the days final rays cast a beautiful light across the deep valley where the capital’s buildings desperately cling to stupendously steep cliffs at either side. The city sprawls like you wouldn’t believe but it has a certain charm about it at least in the city … Continue reading La Paz, Bolivia!
Lake Titicaca – Puno & Copacabana
We had low expectations of Puno after lots of travellers dismissed it, but we met a legend in the bus station who spoke English and sorted us out for the reed island trip and a tourist bus across the border to Bolivia. We only had a one night stay but bumped into our Spanish friends … Continue reading Lake Titicaca – Puno & Copacabana
Huacachina, Arequipa & The Colca Canyon
So after our strenuous treck it was time for some much needed rest, relaxation and a private room in the baking hot Peruvian desert. We arrived off another hairy night bus into Ica and jumped into a taxi to Huacachina. The place is beautiful, a real desert oasis with a few small hostels and bars … Continue reading Huacachina, Arequipa & The Colca Canyon
First steps in South America, Peru & the Inca Trail
Arriving in Lima, Peru after 20 hours in the air, we jumped into what was our first South American taxi… On first impression, the place was dusty, edgy and chaotic. The driver proceeded to nip in and out of traffic, pipping the horn every few seconds avoiding collision by the skin of our teeth. We … Continue reading First steps in South America, Peru & the Inca Trail
Dominican Republic, Caribbean. March 2014
We were saving to go travelling but desperate for some sun so opted for a great value all inclusive deal in the Caribbean. Our hotel was nice enough although the food and drink options were fairly basic, but we spent most of our the week just relaxing by one of the pools or pottering on … Continue reading Dominican Republic, Caribbean. March 2014
Croatia. July 2013
Writing this one retrospectively so the details are a little fuzzy. This was our first sunshine holiday together and we kicked off with Garden Festival in Tisno. We had a little apartment on the edge of the festival site and spent a few days listening to some top class DJs across the various stages. We … Continue reading Croatia. July 2013
Iceland. May, 2013
We landed in Reykjavik with a jam packed itinerary and after dumping our bags at the hotel we were off on our first day trip. First stop on the tour was a horse sanctuary where we met some gorgeous little ponies before heading to the spectacular Gulfoss waterfall and then to the Geysers which are … Continue reading Iceland. May, 2013
Prague. December, 2012
Our first holiday together, a wonderful festive city break. We flew to Prague and jumped on the very efficient metro to Hotel Corinthia in the heart of the city. This was a great base with an extensive breakfast selection plus a spa and pool on one of the highest floors, although this did mean a … Continue reading Prague. December, 2012
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