Beyond-the-Beaten-Trail

Fantastically biodiverse and with a rich cultural and historical heritage, Bolivia is filled with jaw-dropping natural wonders and plenty to pack into a Bolivia itinerary …

The city of Cartagena has the feeling of a film set. At the heart of its walled old town, a grid-like structure of narrow cobbled …

When you hear the name “Guyana”, what do you think?  Perhaps that it’s a place in Africa? Maybe the location of the Jonestown massacre? Or, …

Volcanoes wreathed with thick clouds and ready to be climbed. Rural towns and villages alive with chaotic but thrilling street markets, where locals dress in …

I’m an independent traveller. My travel bread and butter is disappearing off into the most remote, beyond-the-beaten-trail destinations as I channel my insatiable desire to …

On the northwest coast of Peru, a stone’s throw from pretty, colonial Trujillo, lies the sleepy but stunning beach town of Huanchaco – a destination …

From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilisations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there’s certainly …

2018 was the year that the idea of being a responsible traveler hit the headlines. And, with the global climate crisis now finally getting the …

By the time I arrived in Ayacucho, I had lost count of how many days it had been since I last heard another voice speak …

Snow dappled mountains, carved into glistening ridges by the forces of nature over millennia; lush vines heavily laden with juicy grapes for wine and pisco; …

“Now with technology, everything is “copy and paste”. There’s no innovation.” Doña Gloria Estella emphasises the words “copy and paste” in English. She points to …

In a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the …

Bolivia is a country full of beautiful places and people. There is seemingly no end to the gorgeous scenery, unique landmarks, and intriguing culture that …

Waking up late after a big night out, you step outside and taste the salty air blowing in from the Caribbean. The day begins with …

We’ve all had dreams of the Inca Trail and walking a path so steeped in history and beauty. But the reality is you have to …

You’ve set off on your big trip, headed to the top places to visit in South America, but it wasn’t quite what you expected. Everywhere …

Colombia has a wealth of national parks to explore, but there’s one in particular that should be on your list to visit: Los Nevados National …

On my last trip along the Carretera Austral in 2016, I made it as far as the azure waters of Lago General Carrera in the Aysén …

I hold the coffee beans in my hands, their parchment skin still on, like little tissue paper jackets or the discarded chrysalis of a transformed …

It’s been an awfully long time since I was last on horseback – over twenty years to be precise. But I feel surprisingly in control …

By day three, my long hours of standing at the bow finally pay off. The rain clears suddenly and unexpectedly; the clouds creep away from …

I’ll admit to not being a huge follower of travel lists published by the big travel companies (even if I’ve contributed to them over the …

Stood on top of the 1000-year-old Huaca las Ventanas (Temple of Windows), just 40km from Chiclayo in northern Peru, I feel quite the thrill. Aside …

Say the words “northern Chile” and there’s probably only one place that pops into your head: San Pedro de Atacama. Sure, there’s a reason it’s one …