Flashpacking In South America

Hato San Pablo Horse Ranch – Colombia Off The Beaten Track

Hato San Pablo is a remote cattle ranch in central Colombia. The nearest town is Yopal, either a 3 hour road trip or 40min private plane away. With over 2000 cattle and 200 wild horses this spectacular place offers a range of accommodation options from private villas to beautiful rooms for the more budget conscious flashpacker. The ranch presents its guests an unparalleled and immersive insight into the daily life of the last cowboys in the region of Los Llanos.

March 15, 2020

Insider’s Guide to the Best Amazon Lodges in Peru and Ecuador

Working as a Latin American Specialist organising tailor-made trips to Peru and Ecuador, one of the most common questions I got was: “Which part of the Amazon should I visit, the Peruvian or the Ecuadorian Amazon?” No easy answer to that, it all depends on how much time you have, what your priorities are and how much money you’re comfortable spending. Personally, I prefer the amazon lodges in Ecuador around remote Yasuni National Park, the most bio-diverse place on earth and home to some of the most incredible lodges I have ever seen. But there are also some great benefits to exploring the rain forest in Peru. Find my take on it below!

February 13, 2020

Galapagos Island Hopping – The Ultimate Land Based Galapagos Itinerary

Out of about a dozen islands in the Galapagos, only three of them are inhabited. About half of the islands can only be reached on a cruise, the preferred way to explore the region for most travellers. But even if a cruise is not option, don’t worry – you’ll be able to see the same variety of wildlife and the archipelago’s natural beauty on a purely land-based itinerary! Having worked as a Galapagos sales specialist in the past, putting together countless itineraries, l want to share my ideal Galapagos land based itinerary with you!

January 12, 2020

Your Once in a Lifetime Trip to the Galapagos Islands on a Budget

The Galapagos Islands are on many travellers’ to-do lists and rightly so! I was lucky enough to visit the archipelago three times so far, the last time in 2018 working as an Ecuador sales specialist. The Galapagos are just as incredible as most people say they are. You don’t have to be a wildlife addict to go, the scenery is just as spectacular as the wildlife itself, much of it endemic. So how can you experience the Galapagos Islands on a budget?

January 9, 2020