At 4.30 am we dragged our weary bodies from the comfy bed and made our way through the streets of Aguas Caliente. Two became three and then five as others popped out of nearby alleys to join us on our journey to Machu Picchu. Then they all turned right towards the bus station- those cheating…
If you had asked me on day two of our Salkantay Trek whether I would trek again you would have been met with a resounding ‘hell no’- the generous family and friends that had paid for us to trek in Nepal next year as a wedding gift would just have to be disappointed. Don’t worry,…
Santiago doesn’t conjure up images of a seductive city in the same way that say Buenos Aires does but we’ve been pleasantly surprised in our three days here. Santiago, in particular Bellavista, is full of uni students and has a great artistic feel. Here’s how we’ve spent our time wandering about: Checking out street art…
Niall and I have been travelling together for nine years now. During that time we’ve developed little habits and routines that we fall into without thinking- from the way we pack our backpacks to our pre-flight beer ritual or daily game of afternoon cards (usually rummy). Sitting in an airport together (currently sydney) feels familar.…
Awakening the senses. Meeting people; exchanging stories. Good food. Learning about other cultures. Walking. Challenging comfort zones. Being humbled & reminded of just how lucky we are. Exploring. Discovering little quirks and similarities. Taking in amazing sights. Freedom. These are just a few of the things we love about traveling…
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