What are the best places to live in Colombia as a digital nomad? While Medellin is undoubtedly the country’s creative and tech hub, there are a few other digital nomad friendly places worth checking out plus the top experiences in each destination.
Have a little more time in Lima? Perfect! Besides being the world’s top culinary destination, Peru’s capital offers lots of cool places and activities off the beaten tourist path. Right by the Pacific Ocean, yet surrounded by the Sechura coastal desert and several archeological sites, Lima is a paradise for adventure junkies, foodies and history fans alike.
Deep within the territory of the Achuar Indigenous Nation in the southeastern Amazon lies Kapawi Ecolodge. Entirely run and operated by the Achuar peoples, the project is a pioneer and brilliant example of Ecuador’s ecotourism enterprises. Kapawi has partnered with Reclaim Your Self, a premier yoga retreat company based in London. Together they joined forces and created a fantastic “Wellness Journey into the Heart of the World” – a truly transformational adventure. What are the lessons other ecotourism enterprises can learn from Kapawi?
What are the best Galapagos cruises to explore one of the most iconic wildlife destinations on earth? During my time as a Galapagos travel consultant, I have worked with about a dozen Galapagos cruise operators, big and small, pricey and budget. While many travellers tend to focus on the cost, look and comfort of the yacht or catamaran, the cruise itinerary and type of vessel is just as important. This comprehensive Galapagos cruise guide will shed some light on the best cruises for every budget, trip length and itinerary.
Lima is a fascinating South American metropole. Located right on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Peru’s buzzing capital combines the modern with the traditional, the simple with the luxurious. The city has grown substantially in the past decade and offers unique accommodation for every traveler’s taste and budget in a variety of neighbourhoods.
Ecuador – This small but diverse country has it all, the depth of the Amazon, snow-capped volcanoes and azure blue lagoons in the Andes, beautiful colonial towns, the wild Pacific Coast and of course the magical Galapagos Islands. While the Galapagos are still the main destination for most travellers visiting the country, Ecuador mainland is just as spectacular. Especially the country’s Avenue of the Volcanoes from Quito to Cuenca is not to be missed on a trip to the Land of Eternal Spring!
Quito, South America’s oldest capital is truly the colonial pearl of the Andes. Nestled amid snowcapped volcanic peaks, the city’s stunning Old Town is a UNESCO World heritage site and filled with breath taking churches covered in gold and unique artefacts. Quito represents the starting point for the majority of travellers visiting Ecuador. Check out what’s not to be missed in this gorgeous city!
Peru and Lima in particular is a must-visit for foodies. For the eighth consecutive year in 2019 Peru has been named best culinary destination in the world by the World Travel Awards. For anyone having visited the country before, this doesn’t come as a surprise – the ingredients, the preparation, the cooking, the food is simply out of this world. Lima is home to six out of the best 20 restaurants in Latin America, two of them made it into the world’s top ten. Besides the capital’s world renowned restaurants, the city hosts vibrant international food festivals and top notch culinary tours. Let’s dig in!
Barichara or Villa de Leyva? This is the question I typed into google before flying to Colombia. I had just under three weeks time to explore the country and wanted to see as much as possible. Both places are colonial towns northeast of Bogota, but Barichara is considerably further away. Looking through photos and descriptions they seem quite similar but having been to both they are actually quite different from each other. I’m going to spill the beans straight away – I liked Barichara more than Villa de Leyva. But there are also pretty good reasons to skip Barichara and only visit VdL instead.
Looking for accommodation in Bogota that’s cozy, stylish, conveniently located, budget-friendly and social at the same time? Having recently returned from Colombia’s capital, I have compiled a list below with the city’s best boutique hotels and hostels!
Turning thirty a couple of years ago, I was wondering if I was too old then to go backpacking again. Although there seemed to be so many others wanting to travel the world beyond their twenties. So I came up with the idea of the Flashpack Journal, which gives advice on the best experiences, accommodation and destinations for solo travellers beyond their typically wild backpacking years!
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