Tag Archives: south america
Biking the World’s Most Dangerous Road, A Photo Diary – La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz is a place that is often met with some sceptism from backpackers who are travelling through South America. It has a reputation for being dangerous and not having the wow factor of other capitals on the continent. However,
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador – Backpacking Photo of the Week
The Galapagos Islands are a stunning (if costly!) place to visit and offer an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with some unique wildlife. This, of course, also means you get the chance to take some stunning close
Surf City, Life’s a Beach – Huntington Beach, California
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 6/10 California offers the traveller a huge range of opportunities with beautiful beaches spread along its coast, National Parks strewn throughout and incredible cities like LA and San Francisco. Of the beach towns Huntington Beach has
Beach but No Paradise – Mancora, Peru
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 4/10When you think of backpacking trips and all the fun that goes with, the beach is never far from your mind. Mancora is a beach destination that, whilst perfectly nice, does not blow your smelly socks
A Salty Destination which leaves a Sweet Taste – Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 8/10 Backpacking around the world is all about seeing as many of the amazing destinations that the world has to offer without having to spend the world doing it. One destination that provides these qualities to
Not Just Wine Country – Mendoza, Argentina
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 7/10Mendoza is a great base for the backpacker searching for adventure. Not only is a beautiful destination in its own right, but it is situated on the eastern side of the Andes making it a perfect
Waterfall Heaven – Iguazu Falls
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 8/10 Backpacking trips are often linked to doing things on the cheap, whether that’s staying in hostels, eating sandwiches for days or wearing the same pants for weeks on end. This, though, doesn’t stop travellers seeing
