Exploring Central & South America

Peru is one of the most biodiversity rich countries in the world and the Peruvian Amazon is home to a large proportion of its incredible array of nature. The Tambopata National Reserve located in Peru’s Amazon Basin is perhaps one of the most diverse areas in the world with approximately 7% of the world’s species and […]

“The journey not the arrival matters” – T.S. Eliot In some ways the journey from the ‘White City’ of Arequipa to the Colca Canyon is very much in line with T.S. Eliot’s quote and is one of the most spectacular in Peru. Throughout the journey to the Colca Canyon you will be rewarded with incredible […]

Offering stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape and drawing travelers to see the graceful flight of the Condors in its deep canyon, it is no wonder that the Colca Canyon is one of Peru’s most visited destinations. With over 11,989 travelers visiting the area in January 2014, the recent popularity is rising just as the mighty […]

There is no denying that Valentine’s Day splits opinion with people either counting down the days until February 14th or preparing themselves to cringe at the back to back romantic movie marathons. In Latin America Valentine’s Day does not just serve as a day to show your affection for your partner or significant other and […]

Upon first glance across the calm blue waters you might be wondering why there is a sea in the middle of the Andean mountains. Nestled between Peru and Bolivia at more than 12,500 ft. above sea level and stretching 120 miles is the spectacular and sacred Lake Titicaca. The impressive mountain lake landscape of Lake Titicaca […]

We’re strong believers of keeping to what you know, which is why we love to create travel experiences and why  we let the doctors and medical professionals provide health and vaccination advice. What makes us happy, is seeing beautiful images of destinations which is why we’ve interspersed the medical information with some stunning photos of […]

The famous American television and film actor, Dean Stockwell said, “Going to Peru is, well, if you ever have an opportunity in your life to go there, you should do it because it is absolutely mind boggling.” – Dean Stockwell We couldn’t agree more, which is why we’re dedicating the whole of February to this […]

Aside from the abundance of natural wonders waiting to be explored and the wide range of adventures to be enjoyed in Costa Rica, the exclusive and unique accommodation is in itself a perk of visiting this jewel in Central America. Costa Rica’s luxury eco-lodges are changing the standard and definition of what was previously conceived to […]

There is no better way to sum up driving in Costa Rica than with Fitzhugh Mullan’s quote: “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – Fitzhugh Mullan Deciding whether on self-driving Costa Rica or leaving the driving up to us, is a great dilemma to have as both will give you […]