Information current as of 6 February 2017 and only relates to tourist visas. APPLYING FOR A MYANMAR VISA IN CHIANG MAI Everything was supposed to easy, straightforward and cheap. However, what we expected to take 30 minutes turned into a 1.5-hour nightmare thanks to some new changes and a price hike. We’re going to give you EVERYTHING you […]
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Feb
Feb
OUR BEST PHOTOS OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK I rub my eyes and yawn, “way too early to be alive” I say to Daniel. It’s 3 degrees Celsius and every inch of glass around our campervan is covered in condensation. Clean, crisp air greets us as we step outside the van. I take a deep breath, […]
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Feb
Feb
Originally published on 9 Feb 2017. Updated on 27 May 2018. Hot air ballooning was always a faraway bucket list item, something I’d do when I had lots of spare cash because let’s face it, it’s hard to justify paying $350USD for a 40-minute ride when my frugal self usually tosses up between a $2 […]
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Jan
Jan
Nica-who?! Nicaragua (pronounced Nica-rah-gu-a) is a country in Central America, located between Honduras and Costa Rica that offers volcanic landscapes, colonial architecture, surfing beaches and budget-friendly adventures. Being quite a small country, travel within is relatively easy and cheap with minivans going between most destinations. We’ve picked some of our favourite photos to inspire your […]
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Jan
Jan
Salento is a quiet and relaxed little town that has retained its traditional colonial architecture. This colourful town is located 24 km northeast of Armenia and its streets are filled with vibrant buildings, lights, craftsman and local artisans. There are many cafes to visit as Salento is an infamous coffee region so you might end […]
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Jan
Jan
The San Blas Islands of Panama are a group of over 360 islands, most of which are uninhabited. The islands are situated between Colombia and Panama, often used as the route to travel between the countries. The Kuna people that inhabit some of the islands are friendly, welcoming and extremely photogenic (you’ll see below). Although […]
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Jan
Jan
Cali is known as the salsa capital of the world so it was a no brainer that we’d go (we love to dance). Our overnight bus arrives early at 5:30am and there’s a queue of taxis waiting for us. We toss up between walking 2.5km at 5 in the morning or catching a taxi. Another […]
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Jan
Jan
When we told people we were going to Colombia, this is what most people were expecting it to be like (my ah-mazing photoshop skills are indeed employable just in case you’re wondering): Turns out that Colombia is actually rich in diverse landscapes and culture. What? No way! Colombia? More than just cocaine?! Sí, señor! In fact, Colombia is […]
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Jan
Jan
Given that wifi is so widely available in most places, I don’t usually buy a sim card when I travel. However, this means that if I need to use maps on my phone, I’ve got no chance. While getting lost is fun, eventually you want to find your intended destination. This is one of the best […]
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Jan
Jan
During our adventure filled week in Baños I found a photo online of a crater lake with a magnificent green colour that looked way too good to be true. It was one of the most stunning places I have ever seen and we decided that we HAD to go and see it. Further research revealed a […]
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Jan
Jan
Happy new year folks! Without a doubt, 2016 has been one of of the best years of my life. For the past couple of weeks, I wanted to share my highlights of the year but these included so much more than particular destinations or adventures. While many people celebrate NYE watching fireworks, at a party […]
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Dec
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Or someone who loves to try new activities? Do you want to freak the s%#t out of your parents? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Baños is the place for you! Being in the northern foothills of the Tungurahua volcano and surrounded by mountain views, waterfalls and […]