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Montreal, Canada ‐ Dec 8, 2019
Cape Town, South Africa ‐ Nov 28, 2019
George ‐ Nov 22, 2019
Cape Town ‐ Nov 13, 2019
Montreal, Canada ‐ Sep 18, 2019
Les Éboulements ‐ Sep 16, 2019
Montreal ‐ May 13, 2019
Manila, Philippines ‐ May 8, 2019
Baguio City ‐ May 4, 2019
Sagada ‐ May 1, 2019
Manila ‐ Apr 30, 2019
Batangas City
Romblon ‐ Apr 29, 2019
Alad ‐ Apr 27, 2019
Romblon ‐ Apr 22, 2019
San Agustin
Buenevista ‐ Apr 21, 2019
Footprints Beach Resort ‐ Apr 19, 2019
Buenevista ‐ Apr 16, 2019
Tablas Point ‐ Apr 15, 2019
Beunevista ‐ Apr 13, 2019
Footprints Beach Resort ‐ Apr 10, 2019
Buenevista ‐ Apr 5, 2019
Looc
Boracay ‐ Apr 3, 2019
Looc
Buenevista ‐ Mar 20, 2019
Odiongan
Batangas City
Manila
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ‐ Mar 16, 2019
Malacca ‐ Mar 13, 2019
Kuala Lumpur
Negombo, Sri Lanka ‐ Mar 11, 2019
Maho ‐ Mar 10, 2019
Trincomalee ‐ Mar 5, 2019
Sigiriya ‐ Mar 2, 2019
Kandy ‐ Feb 28, 2019
Hatton ‐ Feb 27, 2019
Ella ‐ Feb 23, 2019
Ranna ‐ Feb 21, 2019
Habaraduwa ‐ Feb 18, 2019
Bentota ‐ Feb 15, 2019
Negombo ‐ Feb 12, 2019
Cape Town, South Africa ‐ Feb 1, 2019
Clanwilliam ‐ Jan 31, 2019
Springbok ‐ Jan 30, 2019
Helmeringhausen, Namibia ‐ Jan 28, 2019
Lüderitz ‐ Jan 26, 2019
Mata-Mata Rest Camp - Game & Bird Hide, South Africa ‐ Jan 24, 2019
Nossob Rest Camp - Hide ‐ Jan 20, 2019
Upington ‐ Jan 19, 2019
Cape Town ‐ Jan 14, 2019
Malmesbury ‐ Jan 13, 2019
Prince Albert ‐ Jan 11, 2019
Nature's Valley ‐ Jan 7, 2019
Jeffreys Bay ‐ Jan 6, 2019
Addo Elephant National Park ‐ Jan 3, 2019
Nature's Valley ‐ Dec 31, 2018
George ‐ Dec 23, 2018
Cape Town ‐ Dec 20, 2018
Betty's Bay ‐ Dec 15, 2018
Cape Town ‐ Nov 30, 2018
Montreal, Canada ‐ Jul 19, 2018
Quebec City ‐ Jul 17, 2018
Montreal ‐ Jul 6, 2018
Grandes-Piles ‐ Jul 3, 2018
Montréal ‐ May 4, 2018
1700 Chemin des Pères ‐ Apr 9, 2018

Pinard et Filles
Montreal ‐ Feb 12, 2018
Tulum, Mexico ‐ Dec 6, 2017
Cancún
San Francisco, United States ‐ Aug 1, 2017
Hong Kong, Hong Kong ‐ Jul 31, 2017
Johannesburg, South Africa ‐ Jul 29, 2017
Cape Town ‐ Jun 25, 2017
Johannesburg ‐ Jun 20, 2017
Hanoi, Vietnam ‐ Jun 17, 2017
Cát Bà Island ‐ Jun 12, 2017
Hai Phong ‐ Jun 11, 2017
Sa Pa ‐ Jun 9, 2017
Ninh Bình ‐ Jun 6, 2017
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Headquarter ‐ Jun 2, 2017
Huế ‐ May 31, 2017
Hội An ‐ May 25, 2017
Bãi Xép ‐ May 16, 2017
Nha Trang ‐ May 12, 2017
Hội An ‐ May 7, 2017
Dalat ‐ May 3, 2017
Mũi Né ‐ Mar 26, 2017
Saigon ‐ Mar 22, 2017
Dubai - United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates ‐ Mar 21, 2017
Cape Town, South Africa ‐ Jul 3, 2016
Johannesburg ‐ Jul 2, 2016
Antananarivo, Madagascar ‐ Jul 1, 2016
Antsirabe ‐ Jun 28, 2016
Morondava ‐ Jun 27, 2016
Belo sur Mer ‐ Jun 24, 2016
Morondava ‐ Jun 22, 2016
Bekopaka ‐ Jun 20, 2016
Morondava ‐ Jun 19, 2016
Miandrivazo ‐ Jun 18, 2016
Antananarivo ‐ Jun 16, 2016
Johannesburg, South Africa ‐ Jun 15, 2016
Cape Town ‐ Apr 6, 2016
Johannesburg ‐ Apr 5, 2016
Atlanta, United States
Bogotá - Bogota, Colombia ‐ Apr 1, 2016

+9

Around Candalabria
Medellin ‐ Mar 28, 2016
Guatapé - Antioquia

+14

La Piedra & Around Town
Medellin ‐ Mar 26, 2016

+30

Around Town
Palomino - La Guajira ‐ Mar 23, 2016

+4

Pool Chilling
Santa Marta ‐ Mar 22, 2016
Parque Tayrona ‐ Mar 21, 2016

+15

Jungle Trekking
Santa Marta - Magdalena ‐ Mar 20, 2016
Minca - Magdalena

+4

Day Excursion
Santa Marta ‐ Mar 19, 2016
Cartagena - Bolivar ‐ Mar 16, 2016

+25

Street Art, Street Dancing & Old Town
Necoclí - Antioquia
Capurganá - Chocó ‐ Mar 15, 2016

+2

Farewell Fiesta
Sapzurro, Panama
San Blas Islands ‐ Mar 12, 2016

+48

Paradise!
Carti
Panama City ‐ Mar 11, 2016
Bocas del Toro ‐ Mar 9, 2016

+9

Island Beaches
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica ‐ Mar 8, 2016

+9

Mosaic & Bike
San José ‐ Mar 7, 2016
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua ‐ Mar 3, 2016

+9

Sunday Funday & More
San Jorge
Moyogalpa
Playa Santa Cruz ‐ Mar 1, 2016

+13

Motorcycle Island
Moyogalpa
San Jorge
Playa Gigante ‐ Feb 29, 2016

+4

Sunset Cruise
Popoyo

Playa
San Juan del Sur ‐ Feb 28, 2016

+6

Around SJDS
Granada ‐ Feb 25, 2016

+13

Town & Tree House
León ‐ Feb 23, 2016

+11

Volcano Boarding

+7

Around Town
Las Peñitas ‐ Feb 21, 2016

+5

Beach Time

+6

Beach Time
León ‐ Feb 20, 2016
La Ceiba, Honduras

+6

Long Bus

In the bus to Guatemala City I slept the whole way and the short trip was over before I knew it. We changed busses in the city and I practically froze due to the aircon! I put everything I could find...
Utila ‐ Feb 7, 2016

+18

Under Da Sea

+22

Island Life
La Ceiba ‐ Feb 5, 2016
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala ‐ Feb 3, 2016

Final Farewell

Good Bye Antigua

I had a slow morning and sorted out some photos before heading to Hedman Alas to book my ticket to Honduras. After some conversation in Spanish (which I managed to understand most of) I had all my que...

Little Beach & Lots of Bus

I was awake early to get my things together but as usual the taxi was late (I had planned for that). I said my farewells and my thank yous before jumping in the cab and making our way to El Cuco. It w...
El Cuco, El Salvador
San Miguel ‐ Feb 1, 2016

Lazy with Locals

It was a slow morning with all my new friends working in the salon that they own. I sat around catching up on some internet and trying to figure out how to get back to Antigua. I decided to stay here...

Local Fun

I met up with Sandy and her friends in the late morning and was immediately greeted with a vodka and we took a walk to the beach for some beers and ceviche. We swam a little before heading to my hoste...
El Tunco ‐ Jan 31, 2016

+2

Beach & Bonfire

I was up and ready for my bus at 8. As usual the bus was late so I enjoyed some WiFi and said some more farewells before it arrived. On the bus I met some friendly Canadians who helped pass the time w...
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala ‐ Jan 29, 2016

Wedding & Ice-cream

I started the day updating my blog a little before Lisa came to visit and we headed to the market with Barbara and Mattia for some lunch. I finally found the food section (yes it's that big) and got s...

Glowing

I made my way to breakfast where I met some friends. We chatted for a while to kill some time before I went to pack my bag and check out. I then moved to the bar to enjoy some shade and a book. It was...
San Pedro La Laguna ‐ Jan 26, 2016

Lake Side Chilling

I wasn't able to sleep very late due to the activity in my room. I got up and enjoyed some breakfast with some new friends. Lisa and I decided to head to the sun chairs and enjoy the lazy day there. W...

Lake Life

I was awake early and sat on the terrace reading a little before taking a walk around the town and finding another hostel to stay at for the next few days as there is no space at mine. Fortunately the...

Lake Villages

It was another slow start to the day but I did pack and get ready to leave. I sat around chatting most of the morning before going to lunch with Barbara and Mattia. After lunch we went back to the hos...
Antigua Guatemala ‐ Jan 17, 2016

+27

Around Town

+14

Acatenango Hike

Australia Day

Everyone took a slow start to the day after the party last night. I grabbed some breakfast and watched the setup of the mechanical surf board before taking a walk around town. When I got back I read a...

Ruins & Party

I took another slow morning. I was awake early but just sat around in the common area updating some of my blog and chatting to fellow guests. At about 2 I decided it was time to get some food and went...

Beer Pong & Flu

I woke up early with everyone leaving my dorm so I took a slow start to the day with some breakfast and updating my blog. I managed to get a new bus to San Pedro and sell my old ticket to Devon for a...

Missed Shuttles

I woke up early as usual and feel a cold coming on so got some breakfast before sorting out all my pictures and killing time before my shuttle to San Pedro arrives. Oops, they left me behind but it's...

Ruins & Hotel

After a big party the day got off to a slow start with chatting to a few people in the hostel and having breakfast. Ryan is off to Cancun so we had a farewell drink before he got the shuttle to Guatem...

The Reward

We were up at 4am (not that we slept much) to make our way to the top of Acatenango for sunrise. This was meant to be the hardest section of the hike but as we had no packs and were more accustomed to...

Ouch!

We got up early to grab some breakfast before being picked up for the tour. As usual the tour was late so we sat around chatting to new and old friends. The shuttle eventually arrived and took us arou...

Slow Day

There was a lot of noise around my room so I wasn't able to sleep very late. I grabbed some WiFi for the first time in a few days and met some of the people who work at the hostel and arranged a group...

Hola Antigua

I packed my bags and headed for some breakfast where we met up with many new friends. We chatted some more while the rain poured down and tried to figure out how we would stay dry on the back of the b...
Semuc Champey ‐ Jan 15, 2016

+21

Jungle, Pools & Tubing

Spectacular Sights

When I got up and out of my room I was struck by an amazing view. I took a walk towards the river where I could appreciate the fog in the valley, emerald water with a few rocks pointing out of it and...

Beautiful Bus Ride

We got up and grabbed a quick breakfast before the bus came to pick us up. It was a tourist bus so we met a few people before having a nap. We stopped a few times for food and toilet breaks which also...
Flores ‐ Jan 12, 2016

+8

Tikal

+9

Island Festival

Tikal & Festival

After a long night we took a slow morning and grabbed a late breakfast before joining a tour to Tikal. On the bus we got to know a few people before stopping for some snacks before we got to the site....

Kayak & Festival

I woke up and lay in bed for a while before going to get some WiFi and get the day going. Ryan got up a bit later and we headed to do some laundry and get some food. We found a cool little place on th...

Rain & Festival

I was awake early with the movement in the dorm so I decided to get up and get the day going. I met Ryan for breakfast where we met the owner who is a South African expat. He explained to us that ther...
San Ignacio, Belize ‐ Jan 10, 2016

+4

Tubing

Caving & Tubing

I woke up suddenly with my alarm and jumped into action. Fortunately I had packed a bag so I was ready to go. I grabbed it and got going to the office where I was the first person to arrive so went ac...

Party in the Jungle

I spent the morning doing a little planning for Guatemala before finally getting a fry jack for the bus trip. I made my way to the ferry where I enjoyed a few beers before heading to Belize City. The...
Belize City
Caye Caulker ‐ Jan 8, 2016

+4

Island Life

Enjoying The Split

I enjoyed a nice slow morning after watching the sunrise through the bedroom window. I had another walk around town before deciding to spend some time in a hammock at the beach with a book and some be...

Sun & Volleyball

I woke up to some noisy dorm mates before deciding to make my way to Caye Caulker. I caught up on some internet and packed my bag before taking a walk to the ferry. As I arrived on Caye Caulker I felt...
San Pedro ‐ Jan 6, 2016

+22

Island Life

Chicken Drop

I took a walk down the beach (if you can call it that) to see the town by day and not much was different to what I saw the night before. I walked past the airport with its parking area full of golf ca...

Island Life

I enjoyed a nice fruit and toast breakfast before packing my bag and catching the bus. As I got onto the bus I was told about an exit fee for when we leave Mexico of MX 390. Fortunately I had some pes...
Belize City
Bacalar, Mexico ‐ Jan 4, 2016

+13

Lake of 7 Colours

Lake Sailing

We took a slow start to the day with having some breakfast before I did a beer run for our sailing fun later. We sat around chatting for a while before jumping on the boat and headed out to the pirate...

Bus Sleeping, with a Difference

I got up at 4 to pack the last of my things and caught an Uber to the airport. It was a quick process to check-in and get through security except for one problem. I forgot to take my Leatherman out of...
Chetumal
Mexico City ‐ Dec 30, 2015

+8

Toros

+13

Luchas

Toros

We had another lazy morning before we took a walk to get some breakfast. After breakfast we went and sat in a park to enjoy the sunshine and all the dogs running around playing. We went back to the ho...

Downtown & Mezcal

The day started slowly with me updating some of my blog (I’m slowly catching up) and making plans for the day. We decided to go downtown to have a few drinks and go up the Latin American building. We...

MAXIMO SEXY!!

It was a nice slow morning with the house staying asleep for most of the day while I caught up with friends and family back home to wish them a happy new year. I then did some research for my trip thr...

New Years Bars

After sleeping most of the way we arrived in Mexico City North bus terminal. I headed to the metro to make my way to Olivier's place. It wasn't as busy as I expected so I managed to fit on the train w...
Sayulita ‐ Dec 29, 2015

Beach Time

Beach & Beer

When I got up I tried to sort out my bus ticket back to Mexico City which proved to be rather difficult as the busses online didn't accept my credit card for some reason. Eventually I called them and...

Busses & Beach

It was a slow day with waking up on the bus and drifting back asleep. We made the standard stop for food at some random place on the side of the road. I wasn't hungry so I didn't venture out but inste...
Los Mochis ‐ Dec 28, 2015

+11

Chepe Train

Choo Choo

I managed to get up without any hassles and got my taxi and onto the train quick and easy. When the train left there were so many spare seats and it made me wonder if I was just unlucky yesterday or s...
Chihuahua ‐ Dec 26, 2015

The Town

Stuck in Chihuahua

I was up and headed to the train station via taxi braving the cold again. It was very busy but with people bundled up in their winter clothes. I made my way to the ticket office, which was empty, and...

No Chihuahua in Chihuahua

What a sleepy slow morning. It got going after about 2 hours of sleep and all went well until I got to the airport. Here I hit another long line and by the time I got to the front my flight was about...
Monterrey, Mexico ‐ Dec 23, 2015

+13

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

I started the day by calling friends and family back home but I think some of the are still in a food coma as plenty didn't answer. It was good to chat with everyone but it did make me miss home more...

Feliz Noche Buena

I was awake bright and early which was a surprise considering I didn't sleep very well, but I'm heading to the bus station so I'm sure I will be able to catch up on some sleep on my trip to Monterrey....
San Luis Potosi ‐ Dec 22, 2015

+10

Around Town

City Christmas Lights

I got a slow start to the day with updating my blog a bit before going to find some food. I took a walk a couple of blocks from the hostel and found a place called Café Cortao which was bustling with...

Unexpected Road Trip

It was an early start to the day and caught an Uber to Evie's house. We chatted while her sister got her things together and before long we were on our way. It was rather early but there was already t...
Mexico City ‐ Dec 17, 2015

+2

Coyoacan

+12

Teotihuacan

+28

Downtown

+24

Chapultepec

Coyoacan

I took an easy start to the day with planning my trip through Mexico a bit and updating some of my blog. I'm only just over 4 months behind now. After the admin morning we made our way to Coyoacan t...

Teotihuacan

It was another slow morning and got the day going around lunchtime and made our way to Teotihuacan. This involved metros and a bus but was well worth it. The site used to be a city with the two main p...

Ruins & Palace

Due to the late night we got a slow start to the day. We joined the group for some midday breakfast before Olivier and I cycled into the downtown area to see some of the old buildings. We started on a...

Some Mexican History

We got the day rolling with going to the Thai embassy so Olivier could get a visa for their trip in January. From here we took a walk past the South African Embassy so I paid them a visit set foot on...

Mezcal & Catch up

I was back to my early waking so I put my things together and made my way to the bar for coffee and a muffin. Here I sat catching up on some admin and with people back home before meeting up with Anna...
New York, United States ‐ Dec 13, 2015

+82

Broadway Night

I took a slow start to the day to get my laundry done and play with some photos while waiting. Eventually I made my way to Brooklyn for a walk around at midday and to find some lunch. I went to one of...

Walking the Bridge

The day got off to a later start than I planned but at least I got to sleep in a bit. I took a walk along the water from the hostel to the east river ferry and enjoyed the Manhattan skyline. On the fe...

Walking New York

I had an early start and got the subway to Wall Street where I joined a Manhattan walking tour. It started around the financial district and we saw the 9/11 memorial and all the construction in the ar...

Walking Central Park

For some reason I was awake bright and early without the need of an alarm. I picked up my bags and headed to reception to checkout and headed to the L. Walking through the city in the morning there we...
Chicago ‐ Dec 9, 2015

+27

Zoo & Christmas Lights

I got a late start to the day and went to explore the old town and Lincoln Park. I liked the feel of the neighborhood and when I hit the park I found myself wondering through the zoo enjoying the Chri...

Chicago Party

I moved from Rebecca's apartment to my hostel (Freehand) where I checked in. This place has very much got a hotel feel and is, as they call it, a poshtel! I chatted to Damien about his plans for the n...

Heights & Pizza Pie

We got a late start to the day and where Rebecca got to working and I made my way into the downtown area to have a walk around. By the time I got there it was already dusk so enjoyed the parks and the...

Hello Ruthi!

It was a rushed morning and I just made the flight in time with the help of one of the airline staff. Once on board I enjoyed the sunrise before sleeping most of the way to Chicago. This meant that wh...
Los Angeles ‐ Dec 6, 2015

+20

LA Vibes

+21

Taming the Mustang

Typical Hollywood

Today marks a year since I left Cape Town and what an amazing year it's been. It started a little rough but it has been beyond expectations since then. The one thing that sticks out for me is the peop...

Universal Studios

It was a slow start to the day with me trying to decide what to do as I feel very low on energy. I think my body is telling me to slow down but I'm not sure I listen to it very well. After not knowing...

Mustang & Beaches

I was up and having the pancake breakfast after a restless night and also feeling a bit a of a cold coming on. After chatting to some other hostel guests I headed to Santa Barbara beach and along the...
Santa Barbara ‐ Dec 5, 2015

More Mustang & Views

I started my day with some waffles at the motel and hit the road early. I stopped in near pebble beach but I left my clubs at home so didn't catch a round. I continued south for a while stopping to en...
Monterey, United States ‐ Dec 4, 2015

Mustang Time

I, and the rest of the dorm, got an early start and I made my way to collect my rental car. I booked a Challenger looking to get an American muscle car experience and the mustang was twice the price....
Santa Cruz
San Francisco ‐ Dec 2, 2015

+47

SF fun

More Admin

Today was another admin day (and I need a few more!). I sorted out my bank account but I am still having problems with the card so I hope to get a new one soon. I also took a walk through the mission...

Exploring Alcatraz

The day started early to say farewell to Adriena and Gabby, her gorgeous 2 year old who made me miss Luella even more. After catching a Bart into central San Francisco I checked into my hostel and got...
Danville ‐ Nov 30, 2015
Trinity county , United States ‐ Sep 2, 2015
San Francisco ‐ Aug 24, 2015

Missed Train

I was up early again to do some more admin before Sanaa and I went shopping. I returned to pack my bags in preparation for my trip tomorrow. I then made my way to see Adriena again and met her friend...

Missed Flights

After some chats and convincing by Sanaa I decided to miss my flight back to Mexico and stay in the States for a while longer. This means that in the space of 2 days I have missed 5 flights that I boo...

Slow Day

We were awake early after the party and took a lazy morning before cleaning the house a little. Once the cleanup was done we made our way to Kevin’s restaurant for some vegan brunch. Here we also enjo...

Dance Party

We were up early to grab some coffee and breakfast before cycling to Sanaa’s dance class. I watched the class for a while before taking a walk around Berkeley to see the area. I returned to see the en...

Cycling Oakland

We had another lazy morning after a great night and cleaned up a little before we all cycled to Brown Sugar for some chicken and waffles and BBQ ribs. These were so delicious and worth the effort of g...

Happy Birthday Sanaa

I started the day with some admin before going to visit Adriena while Sanaa enoyed the beginning of her birthday with some friends. On the BART I saw some of the Oakland A’s players and their mascot (...

Sausolito & Golden Gate

After a fun night we took another slow morning and headed out to Embarcadero at around midday to catch a ferry across to Sausolito. In Sausolito we took a walk along the coast before deciding it was t...

Exploring & Dinner Party

We slowed into the day catching up and a fresh omelette from the chickens in the garden. We started planning our day with multiple suggestions from Kevin and Ryo (Sanaa’s housemates). We took a Walk t...

Hola Chica

Due to not being able to sleep and the train to the next terminal only leaving at 5am I went and got some more WiFi. It's amazing how much we use it these days. From the train I walked through termina...
Mexico City, Mexico ‐ Aug 23, 2015

Bye Bye Liz

It was a slow morning but I was awake early to read. We took it easy and had breakfast at the hostel and chatted a bit before we went in search of juice box rum to get as a gift for some of Liz’s frie...
Havana, Cuba ‐ Aug 22, 2015

Convertible Cruising

We were up early and grabbed a cab to get to the end of the peninsula where we found a coffee shop for some breakfast. From the coffee shop we took a walk to the beach and settled on some beach chairs...
Varadero ‐ Aug 21, 2015

+3

More Beach Time

Resort Town

We had arranged for a tax to take us to Varadero so got up early and had another casa breakfast before getting into the cab. We joined 4 Brazilians in the cab who were kind enough to juggle the seatin...
Trinidad ‐ Aug 19, 2015

+2

Old Town

Beach Day

After a very buy day and late night we had a lazy morning and late breakfast before we headed to the bus station to plan our next trip. Unfortunately they were closed for lunch so we returned to the c...
Cienfuegos
Playa Giron ‐ Aug 18, 2015

+7

Breathing Underwater

Diving Day

We were up early to enjoy a big breakfast before getting picked up by the dive instructor and a bus. There wasn’t much space on the bus so I stood for the short trip to the dive site. Once we got our...

Back to the Beach

We were up early to catch the taxi to Playa Giron. As we were planning to go diving I borrows Liz’s PADI book to get some understanding of what I was getting myself into. After the PADI book I started...
Vinales, Cuba ‐ Aug 16, 2015

+4

In the Mountains

Horse Riding

We enjoyed a big breakfast for the busy day ahead. We were picked up by a local dressed as a cowboy in his old pimped up car and taken to his farm. In the car we met some fellow travelers also doing t...

Lazy Viñales

We had another lazy morning and chatted in the room for most of the morning before having some breakfast and sorting out our plans for the day. We headed to the bus station where we arranged a cab to...
Havana ‐ Aug 14, 2015

Crazy Storm

The day started off slowly as I continued to read my book while Lis caught up on some sleep. Eventually we decided to get up and had a late breakfast and chilled at the hostel for a while. We got goin...

Swimming, Carnival & Pickpocket

I was up early and collected by my taxi and taken to a main road where I was taken to another car with a few locals and we were shortly underway when the car was full. We headed towards Havana and I h...
Santa Clara ‐ Aug 13, 2015

+6

Visiting Che

Visiting Che

I was awake again before my alarm (I think I may have caught up on all my sleep) and had some breakfast before taking a walk to the bus station to check in. The bus was pretty uneventful with me stick...
Cienfuegos ‐ Aug 12, 2015

+2

Around Town

A Different Cuba

I didn't sleep much on the bus as it was so hot. We got to Trinidad at about 7:30 where I grabbed my bag and got in the queue to get a ticket to Cienfuegos. Along the way I read some more and finished...
Trinidad ‐ Aug 11, 2015
Holguín
Guardalavaca

+3

In hot water

Cuban Insight

I woke up with my alarm and got my things together to get going to the beach. I arranged to meet up with the group of Canadians to go through with them. I went to meet them at the designated spot and...
Holguín ‐ Aug 9, 2015

Around Town

Around Town

I was up and ready for the day so I took a shower (after fixing the washer which was leaking water everywhere) and went to grab some breakfast before moving to another casa (apparently the sister of R...

Bus Mayhem

It was a slow morning and I spent most of it in bed catching up on my blog before having some breakfast at the casa and taking a walk to the centre for a mojito before my bus. I took a walk from Casa...
Santiago de Cuba

+11

Around Town
Baracoa ‐ Aug 7, 2015

+9

Un Pueblo

Baracoa Trekking

I woke up at about 6 with a rain storm and fortunately managed to get back to sleep and got up to enjoy some breakfast in the casa before putting a bag together and getting ready for a walk along the...

Puebla Streets

I got up with my alarm but was not a willing participant. I hadn't slept well but hey that's what busses are for. I gathered my things together and went to say bye to Hernan before grabbing a cab to t...
Santiago de Cuba ‐ Aug 4, 2015

Taxi Road Trip

I was up with my alarm after a good sleep. I had breakfast at the casa again before making my way to Plaza Céspedes to meet the taxi driver. I didn't see him or Renato anywhere so decided to find anot...

Bici Taxi

I woke up at 8 but was still tired so got up at 9 and had some breakfast in the casa before getting walking. I walked around close to the casa for a while and enjoyed the old buildings and views down...

Bus Day

Fortunately I set 2 alarms as the first didn't wake me but on the second try I got up and headed to Rolandos Backpackers to catch the cab to the bus station. Leaving the hostel wasn't so easy as I was...
Havana ‐ Aug 1, 2015

+12

Around Havana

Around Havana

I got up at about 10 which meant I slept for about 12 hours. This past week has really taken it out of me! At breakfast I met a Chinese girl (Lulu) and we chatted a bit before I got walking again. I w...

Sleep Exploring

I woke up and got myself a coffee and some internet before heading to the train to terminal 2 where I was able to check in before grabbing some food. I am also preparing myself for no internet while i...
Mexico City, Mexico

Miami Days

Neither of us were able to sleep much so we took advantage of out late check out and chilled in the room before hitting the pool area. I was feeling really pap after the week’s adventures and we were...
Miami, United States ‐ Jul 31, 2015
Nueva Orleans ‐ Jul 29, 2015

+24

Beautiful South

History & Celebrations

We had a lazy morning and started the day with a beer from the beer bucket we got last night. I then contacted the concierge to book us on a tour of the oldest still standing plantation house and a to...

Ola Mississippi

We were up and checked out before catching a cab. We thought we had plenty of time but the queues everywhere were moving so slowly and we were a little worried that we would miss our flight. The fear...
Miami ‐ Jul 28, 2015

Ferrari Road Trip Cont.

We enjoyed some French toast at the hotel after a good sleep. I was excited to get going as today was my turn to drive! We grabbed our bags and took a walk to the car. I quickly dropped the roof and w...
Key West ‐ Jul 27, 2015

Ferrari Road Trip

We were up early to grab some breakfast before the car arrived but a we were not up early enough. As our food arrived so did Jordan delivering the Ferrari California. Damien went to meet him and he wa...
Miami ‐ Jul 25, 2015

+17

Miami Mahem

Miami Reunion

I was up early as usual and headed to the common area for some breakfast and WiFi. Rowan and Gordon joined me shortly after and we spent most of the morning in the pool reading and chatting before pac...
Cancún, Mexico ‐ Jul 24, 2015

Beach & Pool Chilling

This was a rather chilled day with heading to the beach after breakfast and checking out. On the way back to the hostel we returned to the taco place for another great meal before finding some hammock...
Isla Mujeres ‐ Jul 22, 2015

+17

Enjoying the Isla

Swimming with Whale Sharks

We were up early and quickly got ready and joined our tour group and headed to the dock. Here we waited to get assigned to a boat which we jumped on and got given our gear. This took a while but event...

Golf Day

After a good night we were still up rather early to change rooms and get the day going. We decided to hire a golf cart for the day to see the island. As we had the golf cart it was only logical that w...

Turtle Swimming

We had arranged to go snorkeling in the morning so we're up early and on our way to some cenotes and the beach to enjoy the turtles. At the dive shop we got our gear and a piece of string to make a wr...
Cancún
Tulum ‐ Jul 20, 2015

+8

Tulum Swimming

Sharing Travel Stories

For some reason I was up by 10 but unfortunately missed breakfast. I packed my bag and then sat at the pool enjoying some internet before Gordon arose. We relaxed around the pool before going to get s...
Playa del Carmen ‐ Jul 18, 2015

+5

Around Playa del Carmen

Beach Beers

I was up at 9:30 and went to get breakfast before it closed only to sit there with food on my plate for an hour before deciding to eat it. After breakfast I lay in the pool chatting to some friends be...

Breaking Myan Virginity

I was awake early due to the heat where I finished off packing and grabbed some breakfast before taking a walk to the bus terminal. I didn't have to wait long before I was on a nice air-conditioned bu...
Chichen-itza

+7

Breaking Myan Virginity
Merida, Mexico ‐ Jul 17, 2015

Day Tripping & Flag Painting

I was up early and said farewell to Joyce before enjoying some pancakes for breakfast to get my say going. I took a walk to the colectivo station but the next one was only at 10 so I went to the 2nd c...

Cave Swimming

We arrived at the bus terminal at about 6 and we got our bearings and decided to trust Google who said the hostel was far away so Joyce and u grabbed a cab which took us2 blocks to our hostel. At the...
Celestún

+5

Hello Caribbean
Merida ‐ Jul 15, 2015

+9

Around Town

+15

Underground Swimming
Palenque, Mexico
San Cristóbal de las Casas ‐ Jul 14, 2015

+6

Street Simming

Missed Sights

For some reason I was awake before my alarm but I waited in the warmth of my bed before getting up as it was rather cold out. I had the dorm to myself so I managed to repack a few things before gettin...

Food Craving… Satisfied!

It was a little early to get going so I grabbed a coffee and some internet while I waited for some light. We grabbed a cab and I was surprised at the size of Tuxtla Gutiérrez as we drove through. In C...

Miami Admin Day

I enjoyed a bit of a chill in bed after my dolphin tour had been cancelled. I got up and got going with some research on Miami before Damien and I planned, chatted and booked our Miami and New Orleans...
Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico

+10

Sumidero Canyon
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ‐ Jul 13, 2015
Puerto Escondido ‐ Jul 10, 2015

+10

Market & Playa Mazunte

+6

Playa Trekking

More Beaches

When I got up I went straight into action and got the day going. I went to the market to get some breakfast, well only because that's what time of day it is. I had 4 sopas. These are not soups as I ex...

Mermaid for a night

I was awake early so I did some research and had a shower before getting ready to watch some rugby online (Springboks vs World XV). Unfortunately I couldn't find the game online so I followed a bit of...

Bumpy Bus

I enjoyed some breakfast and coffee before resubmitting my tax documents to SARS, which I was expecting, before booking my bus. I also killed some time before packing my bag and going to buy some bus...
Oaxaca ‐ Jul 7, 2015

+15

Mitla & Hierva de Agua

+9

Around Town

Mole & Salsa

I was up early again and made my way for some breakfast and some more chats before getting ready to head out to Hierve el Agua and Mitla for the day. I took a walk to catch a bus or colectivo. I waite...

Exploring the Town

I managed to sleep most of the way with waking up every now and then but basically slept from start to finish. In Oaxaca I did some research for my next stop while in the bus terminal before grabbing...
Mexico City

Transit Day

I didn't manage to sleep much in the airport as there were no comfortable benches but I did manage a few winks before checking in and making it through customs etc very easily. It really feels so stra...
Quito, Ecuador ‐ Jul 3, 2015

+2

TeleferiQo

Mitad del Mundo

+7

Old Town and Basilica

TeleferiQo

I was up early for a cold shower and then we made our way to en Dolce for some breakfast. It was so good to smell all the fresh bread and croissants. The breakfast was huge and I needed the walk back...

Mitad del Mundal

This early waking thing seems to have stuck. I lay in bed and played online for a while before going to get some coffee on the roof top bar and catch up with some new friends. We sat chatting for most...

Quito Old Town

We were both a little surprised when the bus pulled up and the driver shouted "Quito". We got our stuff together and headed for the trole and got a free ride to our stop which is just around the corne...
San Jacinto ‐ Jun 14, 2015

+51

Ceviche Madness

I was awake early as usual (I really need to get out of this habit) and did some research on Mexico. Olivier sent me an awesome itinerary for the first few weeks for me to get from Mexico City to Canc...

Farewell San Jacinto

The repellent didn't work very well. I kept waking up with mozzies buzzing around. I hate to think of how many times I was bitten but it was also the heat that made it so hard to sleep. When I got up...

Fanless Night

It was a slow morning and Joel and I converted some more beds before the heat got the better of me and I went to cool off with a swim in the ocean. Shortly afterwards Chris arrived with some beers but...

Beer & Heat

After a good night's sleep I got up and waited for the rest of the team to get the day going. It was baking by the time it was 9 so Joel and I found some beds to convert and spent the morning in the s...

Happy Birthday Ma

I was up early as usual and Harley came to fetch us to help him with carrying some furniture. The first cabinet fitted ok but the second needed to be adjusted so we took it back and went back to Harle...

Uninvited Guest

I was woken at 1:30 by Pedro shouting my name and knocking on my window. I got up and went to ask him what's going on. He told me Toro (one of the dogs) was barking and he got up to see what was going...

Saturday Drinking

I was up early and cycled to Chris and Kim to sort out the plans for the day and if we were needed to be on set. Joel was the only one who really wanted to go so he caught a ride with the crew bus and...

A Long Walk for a Long Wait

We were up early to take a walk to Chris and Kim to help out for the day but they didn't need any of us so we got some breakfast and got to work. It started with cleaning and then painting some more a...

Rocky is a Star

I was awake really early so got up and made some coffee and gave the kitchen a good clean before the other guys went to get some bread and fruit for breakfast. I then got going by watering some plants...

Riding Rocky

The day started as normal but there wasn't much work to do as all the tools were in use already so we will have to do some extra work tomorrow. At about 11 we felt like some beer but started on rum an...

Demolition Man

I woke up early and went to the kitchen to get some coffee and breakfast going for the team. After breakfast at about 9 we got to work and started demolishing a few walls. It was amazing how quickly t...

Almost Hungover

I woke up with a fright and went to the kitchen to get the day going. There wasn't much happening and we were all feeling rather tired. I think I even felt a bit hungover for a change. I got working o...

Fly Dennis Fly

I was awake early and as I got up Chris and Kim arrived to drop Frankie off. He was back to his usual self but just without balls. They picked up mama as today was her turn. I then checked on Dennis (...

Bye Bye Balls

I was up early to finish off the kill room. It used to be called the puppy palace but we have had to change its name as it's now going to be the "hospital". We laid out the plastic on the floors and a...

Shrimp Cleaning

It was a normal chilled morning and got it going by cleaning a little and getting one of the rooms ready to have some of the dogs fixed (it feels like I'm preparing Dexter's kill room). I then grabbed...

Braaied Fish

I was up early in the morning and immediately got going with painting the bed I have been working on. Even though it was still so early the heat was crazy and I was sweating without moving much at all...

Sanding in the Sun

The day got off to its usual start and it was boiling hot from an early hour. I got sanding and went to go buy some paint (I got to drive rocky again) before heading to Kim’s place to pick her up. I w...

Driving Rocky

I woke up at 7 and enjoyed a slow start to the day and eventually got up and made my way to the common area. Joel returned from going to grab some bread and cheese for breakfast and let us know that t...

Burger Night

It's the first day in the new job and it started off with a tour of my new environment. The construction has just started and there is so much to do. I have a private room and bathroom and my fellow t...
Ayampe ‐ Jun 8, 2015

+7

Ayampe Again...

+4

Ayampe Again

Adios Ayampe

It feels good to be leaving this place and finding something new. I got up and had a good chat with Mike and was really good to hear about all the antics that Luella is getting up to. I then chatted t...

So Many Choices

I was awake early and lay in bed watching a moving before making my way to get a coffee and some internet. After a while I started watching the Bulls vs Cheetahs game online before grabbing a beer to...

Restless at the Beach

After another restless night and getting up a few times to let Blanca out and to kick her off my bed I managed to sleep in a little. When I got up I enjoyed some coffee before making my way to the bea...

Ethics Day

I slept badly again so took it easy and got up when Blanca came to wake me up to let her out. I got my computer and went to the common area to have some coffee and get started on my ethics module (the...

Las Tunas Lunching

I struggled again to fall asleep and when I did I had Blanca waking me up to be let out. I was up early and submitted the balance of my PER so it's now all submitted. All I need to do now is the ethic...

PER Catch Up

After a restless night I got up and got a much needed coffee while I submitted some PER questions. I then sat playing with my drink of the day photos trying to remember everything that's happened over...

6 Months!

I can't believe it's been 6 months since I left Cape Town. There have been so many highs and new friends and it has gone way too quickly. I think I need to find a way to get my money to last longer as...
Canoa ‐ Jun 1, 2015

+31

Sun, Cave, Hammock & More

Sunsets & Funny Photos

It was another lazy morning that started with a coffee, laundry and then some funny photos. By this stage Sarah had already decided not to leave today. This seems to be a common trend while at the bea...

I Broke Sarah…Again

The day got off to a lazy start and ended up in the hammock and having a long skype with Damien after deciding to stay here an extra few days. We discussed travel plans and the possibility that he wil...

Cave Hunting…Again

We got up at 10 to get the day going and made our way for some breakfast and coffee before we all went to try and get to the cave. We got there at low tide but were again unable to walk there. I guess...

Cave Hunting

We got up just after 9 and had some breakfast before taking a walk along the beach to find a cave. There wasn't much information about it online but took a walk anyway as it was low tide. It took us a...

A Hammock & A Book

I woke up early and had some online chats before grabbing a coffee and a hammock with my book. The hammock proved to be rather comfortable and I stayed there while I updated my blog and chatted to fel...
Ayampe ‐ May 25, 2015

+28

Pueblo Part 2

Bus Day

I was awake early and packed my bag before picking up my book again. Soon Markus and Sonja appeared to say goodbye. I read some more before going to the communal area where we had coffee and chatted f...

Hiking Rio Ayampe

I woke up at about 8 and made my way to Sarah's room to ensure she was up and ready for our hike. We chatted a bit before I went to get some coffee and chat with Sami. Sarah, Marcus and Sonja joined m...

Failed Hike

After not being able to sleep I was awoken by Sarah knocking at my door asking if we were going for a hike. We decided to do it and I jumped into acting changing and getting ready. At breakfast we sta...

I Broke Sarah

I managed to sleep a bit late after the late night and made my way to the hammock on Sarah's balcony to read a little before moving back to my room to have a late morning nap. When I got up again I ma...

Bye Bye Kat - Drowning Our Sorrows

After another night waking up scratching I got up at 8 and made my way to Sarah and Kathrin's room. Here Kathrin was almost finished packing but I still tried to convince her to stay longer with no lu...

Mud & Smelly Water

I didn't sleep very well after such a big meal so I took my time in the morning and lay in bed doing some research on the Internet and also playing with some photos. After a while I needed a better in...

Hammock & Books

I woke up rather early and did some reading in bed before making my way to a hammock on the beach to continue reading. It was rather overcast so there was no sun (which may be a good thing) so I lay i...
Puerto Lopez
Ayampe ‐ May 24, 2015

+12

My Pueblo

Pizza Night

I woke up a few times from all my bites. No matter how much tabard I use I still seem to get eaten. Guess i may be eaten more if I didn't use any! I got up early and made my way back to the hammocks o...

Horses & Mosquitos

I woke up early to change hostels. Spondylus is good and very comfortable but I am moving to stay in the same place as Sarah and Kathrin and I get a private room on the beach for the same price. After...

Beach Time

We arrived in a hot and humid Guayaquil just after 4am and I took a walk around the station that looked like a shopping mall to find a bus to Ayampe. All I could find was one to Montanita so I took it...
Guayaquil ‐ May 23, 2015
Loja
Vilcabamba ‐ May 20, 2015

+9

Another Lazy Day

I didn't sleep very well and kept waking up scratching but I did manage to sleep through yoga class again (guess it's just not meant to be) and eventually got up after a few chats with people back hom...

Hammocks & Sunburn

I woke up with the intention of having my first yoga class only to realise that I was already 15 min late so decided to stay in bed and have a little more sleep. I eventually got up at around 9 to gra...

Around Vilcabamba

What a good sleep! I woke up at 10 without stirring at all! I did miss breakfast and the morning yoga but that's all good. I enjoyed the sleep in. When I woke I finally had some WiFi so I lay in bed a...

First Motor Taxi

I finally woke up with the first few rays of sun appearing from the horizon and I enjoyed my last Peruvian sunrise from the bus window as we were entering Piura. After a while we stopped at the bus st...
Loja
Piura, Peru ‐ May 19, 2015
Huanchaco ‐ Apr 29, 2015

+17

More Around Huanchaco

Actual Departure Day

The day got off to a slow start with me getting to sleep in a bit. When I got up I started collecting all my things from around the room and packed my bag. Woohoo, it all still fits! I then took a sho...

Departure Day

I woke up at about 11 feeling rather lazy and in no mood to pack. I don’t have my bus ticket yet so think I may only leave tomorrow. Ok, i know I'm not leaving today! I then took a walk next door to g...

Last Shift

I didn't sleep very well but got up in time for my shift all the same. I was hoping for a quiet one and was really happy that it turned out that way. I spent the shift chatting to some guests and the...

More Wings

I got to have a bit of a sleep in and was even joined by Pablo (the cat) for the last few hours but eventually I got up and left him there. After some breakfast I took a walk to the library to return...

Movie Day

I slept until about 1 before lying in bed and enjoying some internet. When I got up I ate some chocolate croissant before taking a walk to La Gringa to find all my friends there hungover but having a...

Typical Thursday

It was an easy start with training another volunteer. Fortunately it was a very quiet shift so she got an easy introduction but it also meant I got a chilled morning. After my shift I lay in bed and w...

Quiz Champs

I had a good sleep in and only got up at 1 and immediately heated some leftovers and sat down to watch some champion’s league soccer. After the game I went for a walk before deciding to watch a movie...

Busy Day

Now that's what I call working. I was running around sorting out breakfast, checkouts and training from 8 to 1 nonstop. The kitchen ended up making about 40 breakfasts (by 1 person) which is a new rec...

Grooming Day

After a bit of a restless night I got up with my alarm to get the morning going. I am training a new volunteer again so the shift got a little busy but it slowed down later as usual. After my shift I...

Happy Mothers Day

I managed to sleep late after a few coughing fits and got up at about 1 where I made my way to the surf school to sit with Ruthi, Lily, Roxane and Matteo where we ate the leftover pizza and a massive...

Farewell Party

I was up early to get my shift started after having a restless sleep and waking up in a few coughing fits during the night. The shift was another easy one with nothing too exciting happening. After my...

Sleepy Shift

I was up and got the shift going but fortunately it wasn't very busy so I enjoyed a relatively slow morning. I must admit though, I'm feeling rather tired. My shift slowly came to an end and I sat on...

Typical Thursday

I managed to get a good night sleep again and only got up at 9 before making my way to collect my laundry and buy some bread. I'm still feeling sick and my head is feeling heavy. I made some breakfast...

Bacon Pesto Pasta

I enjoyed a bit of a sleep in and got up after 10 and took my laundry to the lavendaria before coming back to the hostel for some breakfast. I then did some blog typing before making my basil pasta. I...

Beer & Sunset

I got up at about 12 and went to the market to grab some basil, oil and an egg sarmie before returning to the hostel to try fix my pesto. I got it better but it's still not right. Next time I will use...

Meri Party

It was another early shift and I was training a new volunteer so was quite busy but nothing really out of the ordinary. After my shift I took a walk to Kristin to say cheers but unfortunately she wasn...

More Farewells

I slept the whole morning and only got up at about 12 to have some lunch and chat to some guests before my shift started. The shift was relatively busy with me serving some drinks and food and in betw...

Its Boxing Day

It was another morning shift for me and actually a relatively busy one. But once it finished I took a walk down the beach road to see what damage the waves had caused. In one direction there was some...

Afternoon Naps

It was another slow start to the day but it picked up quickly and kept me going. By 2 it was rather quiet and I found myself falling asleep in the chair so I finished my shift early and went for a nap...

Slow Start

I was up and got the hostel ready but was a pretty quiet start to the day but fortunately things picked up a little later on. After my shift I took a walk to chat to everyone at La Gringa and took a w...
Puerto Malabrigo

+2

Surf Trip

My First Surf Trip - (the longest left in the world)

The day got an early start and I was up and at La Gringa hostel by 7 ready for our pick up. We sat and chatted while we waited for the van which finally arrived and we got packing. Boards on the roof,...
Huanchaco ‐ Apr 2, 2015

+4

Around Huanchaco

Hammock Time

I had a slow morning with sleeping in a little before having some breakfast and taking a rest in a hammock before getting ready for my afternoon shift. My shift started a little busy with having a few...

Boozy Afternoon

I got up after a bit of a sleep in and had some pizza for breakfast before having a walk along the beach but decided not to surf (feeling a little lazy). I then stopped off at La Gringa hostel to say...

Pizza & Movies

It was a slow start to the day and only got up at about 1 to shower and find some food. I first went to La Gringa to visit Mattia and Manu before making my way to My Friend’s hostel for lunch where I...

Braai Time

I managed to sleep in a little before getting up and having some breakfast and catching up on a little wifi. I even managed to watch a little rugby online and eagerly awaited the Stormers vs Bulls gam...

Early Night

I was up in time for my shift at 8 which had a few busy moments but was quiet as usual. I'm definitely looking forward to a nap this afternoon! I had some lunch and then killed some time before finish...

Just Keep Paddling

I tried to sleep in but think my body clock is getting used to being up early so I got up and went to the bakery for some bread before making some breakfast. After breakfast I got my wetsuit on and pi...

Beach Sunset

I was up early to let a guest in at 5 before having some coffee with her and then getting back in bed for a quick 2 hour nap before starting my shift. Fortunately it was another quiet morning so sat a...

Drinking & Working

I managed to sleep a little late as I am on the afternoon shift. After some breakfast I made my way to the market to get some fruit and a few things for dinner. From the market I went to Paul to visit...

Crocodile Drinks

I was up early for my shift (after forgetting to set an alarm) and I had the best sleep. I woke up feeling tired but quickly got going and set up for the day. Fortunately it wasn't that busy with the...

Street Food

I woke up and sent Sanaa to my bed to continue sleeping while I took a shower and got the hostel ready for breakfast. Fortunately it was a slow morning and I managed to chill a bit before having a bee...

Beach Drinking

After having a bit of a sleep in I got up at about 10 to grab a breakfast and catch-up with some new friends before enjoying some sport for the day (end of the Bulls vs Sharks, Man Utd vs Chelsea and...

Pier Jumping

After not being able to sleep much I was up at 9 and finished off my bacon and made some eggs before chatting to a few guests. A few of us went down to the beach for a swim. We did cheat a little and...

All Night Party - (The first of many)

It was a relaxed morning as I had my first afternoon shift (which tends to be even more chilled). After breakfast I made my way to the beach for a surf. I went out on the left of the pier and damn was...

Sunset Paddling

Ahh, another busy morning but that's what makes working fun. Kept me busy for while before being able to chill by lunch time. After my shift I went down to the beach and saw the waves again rather fla...

Flat Waves

I was up early for another shift bit fortunately this one got a little busier and time went quickly. I'm thinking I will stay here until the end of the month before heading to Ecuador. After my shift...

Sunset Surfer

I was up and at work by 8 where I got some coffee going and then kind of sat and waited for things to happen but much like yesterday not much happened. I chatted to a few guests and updated some more...

Training Day

I was up early after another restless night ahead of my first day on the job. It's pretty simple really. I just need to manage the reception, the bar and food orders and the hostel is really quiet at...

Hostel Change

After a not so big night I took a slow morning and packed my bag before going and making breakfast and chilling at the hostel for a few hours before heading to Meri Surf Hostel to check in for my job....

Market Lunch

I had a little bit of a sleep in but got up and went for an early lunch in the market with Zina. After lunch I returned to the hostel where I updated some of my blog and just chilled in the sea air. U...

Solo Surfer

I woke up relatively early and had my leftover bacon with some cheese, eggs and avo. Such a good way to start the day! After chilling for a while at the hostel I made my way to go have a surf (on my o...

Swimming Huanchaco

After another nice slow start to the day I went to the market and got some goodies before coming back to the hostel and making a bacon, cheese and egg sarmie for breakfast. Something that is surprisin...

Surfing Day

After being awake early I took a walk to the market where I bought some bread and returned to the hostel to make breakfast (can't believe I managed to leave there without buying anything else!) After...

Surfing Time

I got up and made some eggs for breakfast (need to get back to the market) and left to take a walk around town to look for a hostel to work at and also find chicho to get some surfing lessons. I didn'...

Another Chilled Huanchaco Day

It was another chilled day with lazing around watching movies and cooking. In the evening I did have a walk around town with Paul and his friend Dave who showed me some good places to get good cheap f...

Huanchaco Chill

I had a nice sleep in with the sound of the ocean in the background and got up at about 11 to get the day started. It was a very chilled lazy day with my only outing being to the market to get some fr...

Hola Huanchaco

We arrived at the bus station much earlier than I expected and it was like an airport. All modern and shiny but everything was closed. I grabbed a cab with a New Zealand couple I met on the bus and we...
Huaraz ‐ Mar 31, 2015

+8

Laguna 69 Trek

Laguna 69 Trek

I was up and packed and waiting when the bus arrived. I jumped in and was greeted by two very energetic Israeli guys. We then picked up 2 Argentine girls and after a little while we stopped to change...

Round Huaraz

In Huaraz I grabbed my bag and jumped in a cab and made my way to my hostel where I checked in and booked my bus to Trujillo and caught up on some WiFi before having some breakfast. After breakfast I...
Lima ‐ Mar 28, 2015

+4

Around Lima

Adios Lima

We took another slow morning with little planned for the day. We checked out and chilled on the roof terrace before going to meet Alex and Emma for lunch. We went to La Lucha where we had some sandwic...

Around Lima

Had a chilled morning before moving to Pariwana hostel and sorting out my bus to Huaraz to do some more trekking. I'm a little worried that I am not spending enough time in Lima but then again I'm not...

Hostel Drinking

We took a slow morning before having an exciting continental breakfast and making our way to park Kennedy (the main Park in Miraflores) where we bumped into Claire. Dom and Tina went looking for some...
Paracas ‐ Mar 25, 2015

+13

Around Paracas

Slave Tunnels

We woke early with some cocks singing and people making a noise but managed to get in another hour before deciding to get the day going. We packed up before making our way to get some breakfast (egg r...

Pool Day

We were up early again due to the heat and Dom very kindly bought me a beer for breakfast in bed. After we all got up and going we grabbed some breakfast before heading to the pool where I spent most...

Beach Time

I had a little sleep in but the room got too hot so was up and finally showered before getting the day started. We found a restaurant on the beach that served us a very simple breakfast before we made...
Huacachina ‐ Mar 24, 2015

+15

Desert Oasis

Dune Buggy & Sandboarding

After a late night we (Tina, Claire, Dom and I) were up by 9 and in the pool for some beer. We spent the rest of the morning here before making our way to the bus at 11:30 for the pisco and wine tour....
Nazca

Huacachina Bound

We were up early again to catch the bus to Huacachina in the hope that we would get there as there is a bridge that has been washed away and we are not sure if it is on our route or not. On the bus we...
Arequipa ‐ Mar 22, 2015

Arequipa Monastery

We finally got to sleep late and enjoy a sleep in. Only got up at 11 to pack and move to wild rover to get the t-shirt (these can be bought for 15 soles but we had to earn them). Once here we had some...
Chivay

Colca Canyon & Condors

We were up on time and joined a group in reception who were also waiting for a tour. Luckily we were picked up and very soon after I was asleep again for the 2 hour drive. On the way we passed through...
Arequipa ‐ Mar 20, 2015

+6

Colca Canyon & Condors

+8

Around Arequipa

Arequipa

We arrived later than scheduled after driving through some heavy mist but it was still early in the morning. Fortunately we were able to check in and have some breakfast (even though there was no elec...
Cusco ‐ Mar 18, 2015

Adios Gillian!!

Gills had an early morning flight so we were up by 4 but fortunately I could stay in bed while she packed the last of her things and we said our farewells. For some reason her pickup didn't arrive so...
Maras

Moray

We made it up on time and actually got to enjoy a coffee (if u can call it that) before being picked up to make our way to Moray. As usual I got some more sleep on the bus. Moray is like a green hou...
Cusco ‐ Mar 16, 2015

Slow Day

We had a lazy morning and only got up at 12. We then took a walk to drop my laundry and book my bus to Arequipa. I decided to use Peru Hop (a little expensive) but did make things much easier. Once th...
Ollantaytambo
Aguas Calientes ‐ Mar 15, 2015

Machu Picchu

After an awesome sleep we were up and actually early for our bus. We met up with Lilly and the rest of the group before jumping on the bus and making our way up to a very wet, cold, cloudy and rainy M...
Ollantaytambo

Inca Trail

We got an early start to the day and after only 2 hours of sleep the bus picked us up and took us to the train in Ollantaytambo to start our mini inca trail. Fortunately the bus was about an hour driv...
Cusco ‐ Mar 8, 2015

+14

Machu Picchu

+17

Inca Trail

+34

In & Around Cusco

Sacred Valley

We were up and off by 8 on our way to sacred Valley. It is called sacred Valley because the incas believed that the Urubamba river was connected to the milky way which was very important to them. Afte...

Rugby and Ruins

The day got off to an early start in order for us to try catch some rugby (a delayed broadcast of Reds vs Brumbies). We took a walk to Nortons where we caught the second half while we followed the Sto...

GILLIAN!!

I woke up at about 10 and went to the bar for breakfast only to realise that for the first time in my trip I had forgotten to take my photo of the day the previous day!! I tried to duplicate it so sta...

Cusco Chill

I got up and went for breakfast at 10 but little did I know what was waiting for me. I walked into an ambush of more drinks and shots. This set the tone for the rest of the day. We sat outside drinkin...

Rebecca Day

After a good sleep I went to breakfast still glowing and bumped into Rebecca. We chatted a bit before I went to scrub of my luminous paint in a cold shower and making my way back down stairs to find s...

Lazy Cusco

After a late night I was up relatively early where Tina and I lay in our beds chatting before deciding to get up just before 12 to grab some breakfast and take a walk down the main road in search of a...

Hola Cusco

After a little sleep on the bus we got in just after 5 and grabbed a cab to our hostels. Fortunately we were able to check in and I grabbed some internet before making our way to Jack’s Cafe for break...
Puno ‐ Mar 7, 2015

+12

Floating Islands & More

Floating Islands

After an early night we were up early and well rested. We packed our bags and headed down to breakfast where I finally didn't have to eat jam. I had avo on bread and some other normal items. The first...
Copacabana, Bolivia ‐ Mar 6, 2015
Isla del sol

+7

Isla del Sol
Copacabana

+6

Copacabana

Ahh, it’s so nice to only wake once in a coughing fit but luckily managed to get back to sleep. I got up for breakfast at 9 before Rowan and I made our way to the Moorish church where they bless cars...

Angry Bus

What a rush. The bus was supposed to pick us up at 7:30 but we got an email to say it had changed to 5:30. We were given no reason why but we later found out that it's because there are protests plann...
Nuestra Señora de La Paz ‐ Mar 4, 2015

Around Le Paz

When I got up I went to the bar for breakfast and made plans for the day. I met Cheryl and Rowan at a coffee shop where we chatted for a while before we headed out on a walking tour with Rowan as our...
Death Road

+15

Death Road

I managed to get some good sleep till about 1 when my bladder decided it was time to get up but fortunately I managed to get back to sleep quickly only to wake up again at 5. At 6 I got up to get read...
Nuestra Señora de La Paz, Bolivia ‐ Mar 2, 2015

+8

Witches Market & More

Sick Day

The late night and was not good for my flu which didn't let me sleep due to all my coughing. Eventually after a few naps and keeping the dorm awake I got up at 10 but couldn't eat breakfast (it was on...

Hola La Paz

I woke up as we were entering the outskirts of la Paz with a few markets and houses. We stopped and picked up a few people on the way and one of them made a speech on the bus and started selling what...
Sucre ‐ Feb 24, 2015

+12

Market & More...

Adios Sucre

I woke up feeling a bit better except that my throat was still a little sore but at least my chest was ok. I lay in bed trying to get some internet before giving up and going for breakfast. Not much p...

Last Spanish Lesson

As has now become normal I was up before my alarm (rather frustrating). I made my way down for some breakfast before headed to my final Spanish lesson. It was pissing with rain but fortunately it was...

More Spanish Lessons

I was up early to finish my Spanish homework over breakfast before making my way to my lesson. My chest is feeling tight but during the day it seems to get better. At the lesson I was tired but fortun...

Spanish Lessons

I was up early for breakfast so I could make my Spanish lesson on time. It was an easy class and we just practiced speaking and trying to improve my vocabulary. After my lesson I met up with Sandra an...

Sucre

I woke up early but at least I managed to get a second sleep before getting up and enjoying a hot shower and great breakfast. The breakfast was great and so different from the bread and jam that I am...
Potosi ‐ Feb 23, 2015

+3

Mine Tour

Mining tour

After breakfast we met up with the tour guide and dressed into mining gear before taking a walk around the corner to the bus. Our first stop was a store where we could buy some gifts for the minors. T...

Potosi

I got up before my alarm as I was wide awake and packed my back before heading to the bus station where I sat in the sun while waiting for my bus. I must admit that I am out of breath but not sure if...
Uyuni ‐ Feb 20, 2015

+17

Uyuni Tour - Day 3

+12

Uyuni Tour - Day 2

+12

Uyuni Tour - Day 1
Uyuni Salt Flat ‐ Feb 18, 2015

Solar de Uyuni Tour - Day 3

My alarm was set for 4:30am so we could get up for breakfast before making our way to solar de Uyuni for sunrise but the power came back on at 4:25 and woke everyone instead. We got away a little late...

Solar de Uyuni Tour - Day 2

We were up early to have breakfast and get the day going and after breakfast we helped Milton pack the car and then headed out. Due to the really cold temp during the night the windscreen was covered...

Solar de Uyuni Tour - Day 1

I was up early to finish packing my bag and to get ready for the tour. Fortunately I was one of the first people to be picked up so wasn’t left behind like yesterday. I the bus I got chatting and met...
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile ‐ Feb 17, 2015

+4

Laguna Esperanza

+11

Valle de Luna

+15

Views from the Bus

The Missing Pick-up

My alarm woke me up with a fright at 4am but got up and ready for the tour to the geysers. I sat in the common area for a while enjoying the warmth (gets rather chilly after dark here) and after a whi...

Valle de Luna

I was up at 7 (think my body is used to the early mornings again) and had a shower. It is an interesting experience as you walk outside to another building to find the shower and trying to get the rig...
Salta, Argentina ‐ Feb 16, 2015
Cafayate

+21

Mountains, Wine & Friends

Cafayate - Happy birthday dad!

Wow, slept like a baby and woke up after a few hours tired but up and ready for the tour and some wine. I had to wait a little and we were on our way by 8. It looks like its been raining all night as...
Salta ‐ Feb 15, 2015
Humahuaca

+10

Carnival & Mountains

Humahuaca

I woke early to catch the tour. I hope all oes well because my stomach is still not happy. I had some breakfast (tea and bread) and waited for the tour (they always late). They picked me up at 8 and c...
Salta ‐ Feb 12, 2015

+13

Rugby, baseball & Pena

Adios Argentina

If you want to find something busy in the morning (as in before 8am) in Argentina, the only place is a bus terminal! So after the cab and deposit refund I am now left with 45 pesos and nothing is open...

Around Salta

I didn't sleep well so slept late and got up just in time for breakfast and sorted out some info for peña for tonight (local folklore music evening only found in Salta). I then went to Maam museum wit...

Hola Salta

I woke up with the sunrise (which is fortunately much later as I am more North) and noticed that the landscape was much the same (flat with mountains in the distance) but the vegetation was very diffe...
Mendoza ‐ Feb 5, 2015

+5

Farewell Canada

+9

Wine Tour

+6

Wine & Bikes

+4

Streets & Parks

+5

Horse & Sunset

Fancy Bus

I woke up dreaming about my bus that I had missed somehow and that I was trying to sort out another way to get to Salta and was really pissed off that I missed my fancy bus! Fortunately it was only at...

Wine Tour

For some reason I couldn't sleep late so got up and took my washing to the laundry which, just for today, only opened late. I sat at the hostel waiting for tour to collect me but we’re on Argentina ti...

Wine & Bikes

I made my way to Cheryl and Rowan’s hostel to catch a bus to Luján so we could enjoy a cycle around some wine farms. Rowan went to change money but got caught in an hour long queue but fortunately I m...

Around Mendoza

After a long day and a massive dinner I had a lekker sleep before getting up for breakfast. I met an elderly British couple and girl from Brazil. We had a good chat over breakfast and then got ready f...

Results & Horses

I woke up at about 9 and showered and made my way down to breakfast and finally picked up some WiFi. I replied to a few whatsapp messages before opening my email and saw the results email. Before open...

Mendoza Chilling

Due to my early night I woke early n enjoyed lying in bed for a while before getting the day started. The early start also meant that I could have a skype chat home and chat to my parents and gran who...

Hola Mendoza

I awoke with the sun in my eyes and after a little while I was able to see and had a great view of the Andes. The closer we got to Mendoza (and after another little nap) the vineyards started to appea...
Valparaiso, Chile ‐ Feb 3, 2015

+15

Graffiti

Around Valparaiso

After not sleeping much I got up at 10 to grab some breakfast and checkout. I then met up with Cheryl and Rowan at their hostel (walking much of the same route as the walking tour). We then went for s...

Valparaiso Graffiti

We woke up in time to catch breakfast before making our way to the walking tour which started at 10. We were running a little late but fortunately so was the tour. At the start of the tour we were ama...

Hola Valparaiso

We got an early start and enjoyed some toasted ham and cheese sarmies for breakfast (nice change from the bread and jam) while Rebecca did some planning with wifi I went out to find some flash drives...
Santiago ‐ Jan 31, 2015

+9

Streets of Santiago

Around Santiago

We had a slow start to the day with getting up at 10 and having some breakfast before showering and getting ready for the day. Unfortunately the internet in hostel was still not working so went walkin...

Superbowl Day

We left the bus station and started walking in search of a coffee shop with WiFi to find some accommodation. As we left the bus station we grabbed a coffee and a chicken and avo sarmie for later and k...
Temuco
Pucón ‐ Jan 27, 2015

+2

Hitchng

+10

Volcano Villarrica

+2

Rafting & Beach

Hitching Day

We got a slow start to the day and were up after 10 where we repacked our bags before making some breakfast (and found another egg has been stolen). After some WiFi and got some hitching advice from G...

Volcano Trekking

We woke up early to make some sarmies for the hike and breakfast before a long day of trekking up Villerrica Volcano. We then made our way to our tour Co (andesma) to sort out some gear but only left...

Rafting Day

As we had to change hostels we were up early to pack our bags and put them in storage and sent away some laundry before making our way to go rafting. From the office we went to a little store unit whe...

Planning Day

We got a slow start to the day after waking up at 9 and having some breakfast while chatting to our new friends. We tried to do some planning online without much success so decided to take a walk into...

Hola Pucon

We woke up early to pack our bags and catch the bus to Pucon. The bus was very empty with only about 8 people on it so we sat up front to enjoy more leg room. It was probably one of the better busses...
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina ‐ Jan 20, 2015

+10

Bicycle Day

Bike Day

After a chilled night we managed to sleep through the alarm and got up at 9am for breakfast and made our way back to the bus terminal to find a bus to Pucon. We easily managed to get a relatively chea...
El Chaltén ‐ Jan 18, 2015

+15

Trekking Viedma Glacier

+14

Trekking Glacier Vedma

+4

Beer & Hammock

+4

Canadian Day

+9

Laguna de los Tres

+4

Laguna Torre

Bus Day

After some seep and a sniffling Rebecca it was time to change buses in Perito Merino. The bus was early so there was nothing open in town even though we took a little walk around only to be told that...

Hiking Day

We had a great sleep and a slow start to the day and we made our way back to the panaderia for some sweet pastries before deciding on what hike we would do for the day to tire us out before the bus at...

Viedma Glacier Trekking

I didn’t sleep well and was u early so read a bit again in bed before getting up and getting ready for the glacier trek. Obviously we needed some food stocks before we went so made our way to the pana...

American Day

I took another slow start to the day and read in bed a little before heading into to town. The weather decided to change a little and was now windy and overcast but still made my way to Mathildas for...

Canadian Day

My early waking body clock seems to be back with it waking me a little later than usual at 8:30. I had some more dolce de leche and bread for breakfast before making my around town to find out about t...

Hammock & Craft Beer

The day started nice and slow with my body clock waking me at 8:30. I packed my bag for a day of typing and admin and headed down the road to get going. I stopped in at a tour agency and booked a tour...

Laguna de los Tres

I got up and grabbed some bread with dolce de leche for breakfast before making my way to Cheryl and Rowan’s hostel for the shuttle pick up to start our trekking for the day. We took the shuttle to Ho...

Hola El Chalten

We were up early to catch our 8am bus to El Chalten and were actually very pleased to get out of El Calafate. The town just seemed like a tourist trap and didn’t really have a nice feel about it. On t...
El Calafate ‐ Jan 16, 2015

Perito Moreno Glacier here I come!

+8

Perito Merino Glacier

Perito Merino Glacier

Masha got up early to sort out buses while I stole a few extra ZZZ’s but was up shortly after her so I could catch my tour. Shortly after I got up a very excited Masha came back to the room as she had...
Natales, Chile ‐ Jan 9, 2015

Time to explore torres del Paine... 5 day hike here I come!

+13

Torres del Paine - Day 5

+16

Torres del Paine - Day 4

+15

Torres Del Paine - Day 3

+6

Torres Del Paine - Day 2

+6

Torres Del Paine - Day 1

+4

Puerto Natales

Farewell Puerto Natales

I took a really slow and relaxed start to the day and was surprised to find that my legs and feet were not screaming at me. We spent the morning exchanging pics with the team and packing my bag. I ran...

The W-Trail - Torres del Paine

Day 1: Got up early to do a little final packing and grab breakfast before walking to the bus station with my house on my back. This was my first multiday hike and camping experience so I was feeling...

W-Trail Planning

In the hostel Rebecca met another solo traveller (Andy) who was also keen to join for the W-trail. We had a slow morning and then went back to Base Camp for the info session where we met Wil. Our team...

Puerto Natales

I had a nice slow morning and made my way to catch the 10am bus to Puerta Natales only to find that Cheryl and Rowan were on the same bus as me. As has become normal now after reading a few pages on t...
Punta Arenas ‐ Jan 8, 2015

+3

Trip to Punta Arenas

Bus to Punta Arenas

I was up early in the morning to catch an 8am bus to Punta Arenas and then a connecting bus to Puerto Natales at 9pm. On this bus trip we needed to cross over into Chile which I was interested how it...
Ushuaia, Argentina ‐ Jan 3, 2015

+12

Leguna Esmeralda & Glacier el Martial

+10

Tierra Del Fuego

+4

The end of the world...

Chill Day

After lots of walking yesterday and there not being much more to do in Ushuaia due to me being stuck here longer than expected I took it easy and caught up on admin and blog posts. Something I forgot...

Laguna Esmeralda & Glacier el Martial

Chez, Rowan, Michael, Tudor and I met at the hostel at 9:30 and made our way down to the bus station to catch a bus to the beginning of the trail. The trail started in the forest before opening up to...

Chill Day

The plan for the day was to join Tudor on a hike to the glacier but somehow we missed each other (even though we were in the same dorm room). I took the opportunity to head into town (by walking 1 blo...

Tierra Del Fuego

During the day yesterday I arranged with Florian, Krista and Tai (from the hostel in Buenos Aires) to go to the national park for the day and do some hiking. I made my way down to the bus station, met...
Buenos Aires ‐ Jan 1, 2015

+13

Feliz Complaños

+3

Steak & Tango

Adios Amigo - See you soon...

We woke relatively early to have some breakfast and pack our bags before heading to the airport. At the airport we were in separate terminals but after checking in we met up for one last farewell beer...

Feliz Compleaños

The celebrations started the night before but today we got up early to get to the meeting point where we would go skydiving. We duly woke at 7 and got walking the few blocks and approached the van. Th...
Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay

+11

Taking over Colonia

Colonia

At the port we found the check in counter where we were informed that the ferry was leaving an hour early (at 12:15). We grabbed our boarding passes and got our passports stamped and just managed to c...
Buenos Aires, Argentina ‐ Dec 26, 2014

The long bus ride...

+16

Feliz Año Nuevo

+25

San Telmo, La Boca & Palermo

+10

Cambio Cambio

Feliz Año Nuevo

We had a slow start to the day with just relaxing around the hostel and then taking a walk to the supermarket to get some drinks for the party later. We also got some food for the trip to Colonia for...

San Telmo, La Boca & Palermo

After a few lazy days (and crazy nights) we decided to see what Buenos Aires was about during the day so went on a few free walking tours. We started in the hostel and made our way through San Telmo s...

More Food

After another late night we missed breakfast again and had an easy day. In the early afternoon we were getting hungry and decided to return to Del Plata for lunch. Here we shared a 700g rib which agai...

Steak & Tango

After the big night the night before we eventually got up around lunch time and started thinking about what we want to do in Beunos Aires and also what we were going t do for new year and obviously th...

Hola Buenos Aires

We eventually arrived in Buenos Aires at about 2pm and took a cab to the hostel (America del Sur) which was awesome. At reception they were extremely helpful and friendly and sorted us out with some m...
Puerto Iguazu ‐ Dec 25, 2014

+7

Iguazu from Argentina

+9

Feliz Navdad

Iguazu Falls from Argentina

As planned, we woke up to enjoy the sunrise over the falls. What a spectacular sight! We capped this with a beer before making our way down to breakfast where we enjoyed another hot breakfast before m...

Feliz Navidad

We started the day slowly with some calls home and a hot breakfast before catching a cab across the border and to our hotel. We decided to splurge a little, it is Christmas after all, and booked into...
Foz do Iguazu, Brazil ‐ Dec 24, 2014

+16

Iguazu from Brazil

Iguazu Falls from Brazil - Christmas Eve

The bus was on time and very comfortable and got us to Rio without a hitch and some much needed sleep. From there we grabbed a cab to the airport and checked into our flight to Iguazu. Everything was...
Rio de Janeiro
Paraty ‐ Dec 21, 2014

+16

4x4 Tour

+7

Night in Paraty

4x4 Tour

The day got off to a relatively early start and grabbed breakfast at the hostel (ham and cheese roll) and made our way to the meeting point for the tour. We met up with our guide, Sonia, and a few oth...

Planning Day

After the big night we took a slow day and planned the rest of the trip, but it wasn’t as easy as it sounds. First there were no more busses to Sao Paolo so we had to get a bus back to Rio and then ge...

Ola Paraty

We had another easy morning today making a bit of a dood gooi with some leftovers for breakfast. We then checked out and made our way into town (5 min walk) to wait for our transfer (yes, with Easy Tr...
Angra dos Reis
Ilha Grande ‐ Dec 18, 2014

Beach time...

+7

Around Town

+8

Boat Trip

+6

Getting There

Walking Day

Jana came to our place at about 10:30 when we were just sitting outside enjoying the view of the beach and planning the rest of our trip. We said our farewells and she made her way to Soa Paolo and Be...

Boat Trip

We had a slow start to the morning and Jana joined us at about just before 10am when Damien and I made our way to the local for a quick drink before the trip. We got into town a bought a few beers and...
Angra dos Reis

Finally on the move
Rio de Janeiro ‐ Dec 12, 2014

Lets get walking...

+16

Paragliding & Favela

+15

Corcovado & Sugar Loaf

+3

N&D take to the beach

Adios Abraço Carioca

Reunited

+2

Rio Streets at Night

+9

Beach Chill Day

Ciao Rio - See you next year...

Through our hostel we arranged for a transfer to Ilha Grande and were told to be ready for pick up by Easy Transfers at 8am. As the punctual people we are, we were packed and waiting at 8. We had also...

Paragliding & Favela Tour

Carlos met us in the morning and took us back to Pepino beach to go paragliding and enjoy Rio from the sky. We met up with Max and Marinho (our pilots for the day) who, after some creative passport nu...

Corcovado & Sugar Loaf

On Tuesday morning we got up and ready for our tour to go see Tajuca Forest, Corcovado, Lapa Steps and then Sugar Loaf. Our tour guide, Carlos, was such a character! Constantly making jokes and enjo...

Adios Abraço Carioca

On Sunday night Damien and I made our way to my old hostel to have dinner and say farewell to all the new friends there. After cheating a little by taking a taxi up the hill we walked up the stairs th...

N&D go to the Beach

We took an easy start to the day after laughing about the night before and made our way to the beach at around midday. We took a walk from our hostel to Ipanema and then around through to Copacabana....

Reunited in Rio - Trouble has arrived

Rio was always going to change a gear when Damien arrived. On Sunday morning I packed my bags and made my way from Leme and my hostel with the amazing view to Ipanema to meet up with Damien who had ju...

Beach Chill Day

To all of you watching my diet (which has mainly consisted of beer and bread) I decided to start the day with a fruit salad. Shortly after this there was a loud bang from the favela below us and our e...

Rio Streets at Night - Lapa

Being a Saturday night and being in Rio we decided that we should take the opportunity to experience the night life. We made I way into Lapa to enjoy some Forro dancing. Forro is a Brazilian style of...
Niterói

Woohoo, I'm not swimming!

+11

Niteroi

Niteroi - Fish!!!

Today got off to an early start by waking at my usual 6am. I tried to get back to sleep but to no avail so I got up and had a coffee and enjoyed the early morning view...that hill is really worth the...
Rio de Janeiro ‐ Dec 9, 2014

Ahh, finally...now to get the expedition going...after a nap in the airport...

+13

Rio - The Streets

+2

Rio - Beach Day

Rio - Day 2 - The Streets

Today started with a nice big breakfast of fruit, cereal and toast (much more than I normally eat but it gets so hot during the day that I can’t even think of eating so I had to build up reserves!! Si...

Rio - Day 1 - Beach Day

My fist impression of Rio was, WOW! What a contradiction! I took the BRT from the airport which was about a two hour trip and for the entire journey all I say was houses that had been half demolished...
Sao Paolo

Ok, last flight :-)

Trip to Brasil - ...the adventure begins...

Well, where do I begin... So many things lead up to this “adventure” so let’s just start in the beginning. After a big weekend of farewells and a wedding I went to bed on Sunday night with a notificat...
Johannesburg, South Africa

And the international leg begins...rather late than never :-)
Cape Town, South Africa ‐ Dec 8, 2014

Home, this is where the journey was conceived and planned...

+10

Cape Town - ...home...

The Plan - ...the ever changing one...

So, the plan as it stands is to fly in to Rio de Janeiro where I will relax for a few days on the beach before meeting Damien (one of my oldest friends) a few days later. Its been about 2 years since...

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