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With the Inca Trail on the horizon, by the time we arrived in Arequipa, we were keen to try another trek to help us get up to condition and acclimatised to the altitude. Despite our previous experience, nothing could have prepared us for the Colca Canyon! Novice trekkers beware … this was one long hard slog!!!
Read MoreThe dune buggy revved and growled loudly as it sped up to the crest of the gigantic sand dune, got airborne as it tipped over the ridge and flew back down the other side - all to the screams of fear and delight from its passengers. It looked like something straight out of a Mad Max movie and was a ridiculously fun roller coaster ride on sand!
Read MoreImagine a perfect wave peeling endlessly down a left hand point break, overlooked by boulder-strewn cliffs and surrounded by dusty desert plains. Now imagine a 5-star resort perched on top of the cliffs overlooking this wave with perfectly positioned views all the way up the point from your own private balcony. Welcome to Chicama surf break … the longest left hand wave in the world!
Read MoreAs we neared the top of the viewing platform, an icy blast of cold wind smacked us in the face and pushed hard against us. It was then that we caught our first glimpse of what we had traveled so far to see and it took our breath away ... the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lake!
Read MoreUpon arriving into the bustling town of Otavalo, we were immediately thrilled to see so many locals dressed in traditional costume ... this was the vibrant indigenous culture of Ecuador we had been hoping to see!
Read MoreSalento is a picturesque village in the heart of the Zona de Cafeteria (Coffee Zone) of southern Colombia, famous for native Cocora wax palms. There is no better way to appreciate their beauty than by hiking the popular Valle de Cocora ...
Read MoreJardin is a small pueblo nestled among the lush mountains and coffee plantations of the Colombian countryside. It is known mostly for its quaint country charm, colourful houses and natural beauty ...
Read MoreOur first stop in South America was Cartagena de Indias, set on the shores of the Caribbean coastline on the northern tip of Colombia ...
Read MoreHiking through ancient tropical rainforest, swimming in magical Mossman rockpools and diving with turtles on The Great Barrier Reef were just some of the highlights of our birthday escape to Port Douglas ...
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