Tag Archives: South America

My favourite places from our 16 month trip

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Bec

Since returning home, everyone has asked “What was your favourite pla… oh you probably don’t have one!”. Incorrect. Obviously we had many wonderful experiences but I have absolutely no problem ranking them! I prepped my answer long before we returned. … Continue reading →

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15 things I’ve learnt since quitting my job to travel one year ago

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Bec

It’s been exactly one year since we quit our jobs, sold everything and flew out of Melbourne airport with laughably vague plans to travel indefinitely. In that year we’ve visited 16 countries in the Americas and tonight we are flying … Continue reading →

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An honest review of the San Blas Islands boat trip

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Bec

The San Blas Islands are a group of 378 islands off the coast of Panama in the Caribbean sea. The archipelago is relatively untouched by major tourism because the area is entirely controlled by the native Kuna people. You can tour … Continue reading →

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Colourful Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Bec

Cartagena was a bonus prize tacked on to the end of our stay at The best located hostel in the world. We only had one full day there to explore and prepare for an impending boat trip, but we managed … Continue reading →

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The best located hostel in the world: Casa en al Agua

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Bec

Some say life is about the journey and not the destination. Considering it took a taxi, a bus, a taxi and a boat to deliver us to Casa en al Agua I’d like to respectfully disagree with that statement. After … Continue reading →

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Colombia catch up: Taganga, Minca & Palomino

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Bec

Taganga Taganga is a small seaside village near Santa Marta in northern Colombia. If you worship at the altar of the Lonely Planet guide, chances are you won’t end up there. Their review of Taganga is laughably awful (do yourself a … Continue reading →

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Magical Medellin

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Bec

Friends! I promised a return to regular programming and then I disappeared to a remote Caribbean island with no wifi! Forgive me? Unpredictably I have a little catching up to do. For this post we are going to have to … Continue reading →

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Getting mugged in Taganga, Colombia

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Bec

Well friends, here’s post I never wanted to write. Last night, against my better judgement, I decided to walk home alone from a bar back to our hostel in the small seaside town of Taganga, Colombia. Andrew hadn’t been feeling well … Continue reading →

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Paraty, Brazil 

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Bec

For people travelling to Brazil, the tiny costal town of Paraty is a must. Located on the Costa Verde (green cost) in Rio de Janeiro state, it’s got the perfect mix of beautiful beaches and islands as well as amazing … Continue reading →

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11 glorious days on the beach in Florianopolis, Brazil

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Bec

Here’s a boring, obvious statement; travelling is tiring. That’s why, as amazing as it is to travel, it’s sometimes also amazing to stand still for a while. And that is how our intended two nights in Florianopolis blew out to … Continue reading →

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