It was freezing, the days were long, our driver was annoying and the food made me sick. Despite all that, it was one of the highlights of my time in South America, as the breathtaking scenery more than made up for all the hardships. Here’s a quick look at what we saw during the Uyuni salt … Read more
Does it get any more exotic than waterfalls and pyramids surrounded by jungle? The day trip to Agua Azul and Palenque (the archaeological site) in the Chiapas region of Mexico is pretty special — keep reading to find out what we saw and some details about the tour, which started in San Cristobal de las Casas. … Read more
Hong Kong is a land of contrasts. From the mass of skyscrapers that light up the night sky to the white sand beaches and emerald hills of the countryside — there really is something for everyone. Here’s a quick guide to backpacking in Hong Kong, including some of the best beaches, hikes and tourist attractions. … Read more
If October was the month of night buses then November was the month of hiking. We took on the famous W Trek near Puerto Natales, Chile and also did some day hikes near El Chalten, Argentina. Patagonia is such a stunning part of the world and we were lucky enough to see some of its highlights. … Read more
Just under a year ago I entered the league of travel legends by completing two days of extreme sightseeing in Paris, France. With that success came fame, fortune, celebrity romances and a trip to rehab. I let the success go to my head and took a leave of absence from the sport of extreme sightseeing, but I decided … Read more
Central America is packed with great beaches, from the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean coast to the slightly rougher (but still beautiful) beaches on the Pacific side. Here is a list of some of the best beaches in Central America — I visited most of these but I roped in some other travel bloggers … Read more
A massive white monster stood just metres in front of us, shedding pieces of its face into the icy water below. That monster was Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few glaciers left in the world that is actually still growing. It’s one of the highlights of any trip to Patagonia — here’s how we … Read more
I was sad to be leaving Cusco. We spent around a week in and around this awesome city, visiting Inca ruins, grand Spanish churches, rugged mountain scenery and, of course, Machu Picchu. We then hopped on a bus headed for Bolivia – here’s everything you need to know about the journey from Cusco to La … Read more