Many travellers embarking on a budget backpacking adventure around South America would dismiss the Galapagos as being too expensive. Don’t get us wrong, it’s hardly … Continue reading --->
Galapagos on a Budget: San Cristóbal
A collection of our blog posts highlighting our adventures travelling around South America. Blog posts include stories of our time in Colombia, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Peru and Brazil.
South America
The Ultimate Guide to Baños
Baños de Agua Santa is a definite must for travellers backpacking through Ecuador looking for budget-friendly activities.
Said to be the ‘Adventure Capital of Ecuador’, … Continue reading --->
Backpackers Guide to Quito
Ecuador’s capital city is a popular destination for backpackers on the South American trail. There is plenty to see and do here, with the added … Continue reading --->
Backpacking From Cali to Quito
The journey from Colombia to Ecuador was our first border crossing while backpacking through South America.
After quite a bit of research both online and … Continue reading --->
Backpackers guide to Salento
Colombia‘s coffee is well-known (and loved) by caffeine addicts around the world. Backpackers to South America should definitely consider a stop to the country’s … Continue reading --->
Backpacking in Guatapé
Backpackers who travelling to Colombia will inevitably visit the popular city of Medellín which is also the gateway to Guatapé. This small resort town offers … Continue reading --->
Backpackers Guide to Medellín
Colombia has long held a bad reputation, primarily for it’s association with drugs, gangs and corruption. Medellín in particular was cast into the limelight for … Continue reading --->
The Ultimate Guide to Bogota, Colombia
Colombia’s sprawling capital is located right in the heart of the country and it is huge! Home to ~7.5 million people it is one … Continue reading --->
Seek Adventure in San Gil
San Gil is without a doubt a hidden gem in Colombia. If you’re a backpacker seeking adventure on a budget, you couldn’t find a … Continue reading --->
Backpacking Tayrona National Park
To experience a taste of Colombia’s raw, natural beauty we knew we had to head to Tayrona National Park.
This protected region is found along … Continue reading --->
