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The last leg: Colombia, the San Blas islands, and Panama

While South America was a big unknown to us (before our trip), Colombia was the biggest unknown of all its countries. Peru has Machu...

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS!! (And a bit of Ecuador)

Swimming with sea lions and huge turtles. Trudging through muddy fields with giant tortoises. Strolling along paradise beaches laden with...

Culture, cuisine and (lots of) climbing in Peru

Our month in Peru was mostly spent hiking some of the best trails so far, and eating good food. First up was Puno, a tourist town just...

Bolivian adventures: Dolphin bites in the Amazon, Death Road, and the stunning salt flats

According to the Oxford English dictionary, the word 'adventure' means 'an unusual and exciting or daring experience'. It sums up...