Our Peru Itinerary: How to Plan a Trip Backpacking in Peru
Peru is one of the most popular countries for backpacking in South America, and with good reason. It gets its popularity badge because of Machu Picchu, but it’s also got…
Our Colombia Itinerary: How to Plan a Trip Backpacking in Colombia
Backpacking in Colombia is a must-do. Colombia is a beautiful, diverse country, with something to offer every backpacker. You can soak up the Latino culture and party in big cities,…
Quetzaltrekkers Hike from Xela to Lake Atitlán: A Survival Guide
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and go on a multi-day hike – it’s a big step (excuse the pun). If you’re like us, maybe you’ve done some day…
Lake Atitlan Travel Guide: My Favorite Place in Guatemala
Before we visited Lake Atitlan, I didn’t get how big it is or how much there is to see and do. I was looking for accommodation by typing ‘Lake Atitlan’,…
Exploring Colonial Antigua
Antigua If you want to encounter other backpackers in Guatemala, Antigua is guaranteed to be a stop on their list. Located close to Guatemala City, its a well preserved colonial…
Everything You Need To Know Before Hiking Volcan Acatenango
Volcan Acatenango, at 3,976m is a formidable peak. At least for anyone who is crazy enough to want to hike it. Right next to it is Volcan Fuego which is…
The Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to Learning Spanish
So you’re a backpacker heading off to South America – do you need to learn Spanish? Is it really necessary to learn the language to travel to another country? Can’t…
Exploring Mayan Supercities – Tikal
Tikal Tikal is a name that springs to everybodies lips when you ask what’s on their agenda in Guatemala. Along with Semuc Champey, Antigua, and Lake Atitlan, it forms part…
Our Ecuador Itinerary: How to Plan a Trip Backpacking in Ecuador
For us, backpacking in Ecuador was a series of highlights. In comparison to Colombia and Peru, it’s a small country but it’s jammed with amazing things to do. Where else…
Self-Guided DIY Food Tour: Mexico City
Self-Guided Street Food Tour in Mexico City – Why DIY? We arrived in Mexico City and were awed by the food scene. Colourful markets, tacos on every corner and street…