Bedraggled and tired after a 10 hour crawling bus journey around Guatemalas infamous winding roads, we perched on a tree stump with fresh fruit juice in hand. We had arrived at the aqua green lagoons of Semuc Champey!...
So far on our travels we'd driven, cycled, trekked, climbed, sailed and swam through many incredible national parks, so when we discovered we could zipline our way around the lush jungle of Bastimentos national park in Bocas Del Toro archipelago, we were up for the challenge!...
The Galapagos islands are on many peoples bucket lists, but deciding which islands to visit and whether to do a cruise or not is a difficult choice! After much research, check out our tips for making the most out of your time on these beautiful islands!...
As we sailed on our catamaran, we encountered a pod of over 200 dolphins who swam alongside us and began launching themselves out of the water! Possibly our favourite part of our Galapagos experience!...
With our love for Peruvian food growing by the minute, it didn't take us long to sign up for a 'Peruvian Cooking Experience' in Arequipa and get our chef hats on, literally! On the menu today, ceviche and pescado a la macho!...
Days 2 & 3 of our journey across Bolivia, as we see some more incredible rock formations, sleep in a hotel made of salt and finally reach the other worldly salt flats!...
After leaving San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, we took a dusty and bumpy 3 day jeep journey through the northern highlands of Chile into Bolivia en route to the famous Bolivia salt flats! ...
There is no doubt that Buenos Aires is the home of tango, so we couldn't wait to witness our first authentic Argentine Tango live performance, and try it out for ourselves! I just didn't expect Barry to be up there tangoing with the experts after only 1 lesson! ...
Our third day on the continent saw us visit a penguin colony, where one particularly cheeky Gentoo caught our eye with his antics! We also visited Port Lockroy, an ex British Antarctic research station and Paradise harbour, a beautiful place where we climbed our first Antarctic peak!...
The highlight of our time in Antarctica was undoubtedly meeting the locals! We fell in love with the penguins, the way they waddled on land and glided through the icy cold waters! Here are some of our favourite anecdotes and photos of our time with them!...
After our one day bus tour around Torres Del Paine, we were hungry to get a bit closer to the incredible granite towers of Las Torres, so we signed up for a full day trek to the base look out point just below the towers! ...
For those who would love to visit Torres Del Paine national park but aren't keen on the long treks available, a one day bus tour of the park is a perfect chance to see much of the park without all of the hard work!...
After two & a half weeks on the South island, we crossed the Cook Strait and set foot on the North Island, ready to continue our New Zealand adventure! Here is our guide to the North island, including our route and key things to see and do!...
Chugging along in our trusty campervan, we spent 2 & a half weeks travelling around the south island of New Zealand, taking in many incredible sights along the way! Here is our guide to the south island, including our route and key things to see and do!...
Abel Tasman National Park is top of most people's list of things to see in New Zealand, so naturally we decided to check it out! We only spent a day in the park, walking along the coastline and sailing in the crystal clear waters. No wonder it comes highly recommended!...
When we put together our list of things to do in New Zealand, unashamedly one of the first things on that list was visit the Marlborough region on the south island! If you’re into wine, check out a Bubbly Grape Wine Tour and try some Sauvignon Blanc!...
Climbing the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge was an experience we'll never forget! Read our story and check out the photos of our dizzying adventure to the top of this iconic masterpiece! ...
We loved our time travelling down the coast of Vietnam, and following on from our previous article on Hoi An comes our experiences of two further coastal towns of Vietnam: Nha Trang and Mui Ne!...
Charming Hoi An was a firm favourite of all the Vietnamese coastal towns we visited! Take a look through this beautiful and quaint town and get tips on things to do and see!...
Vietnam was our favourite foodie place so we've decided to share some of our best Vietnamese culinary experiences with all of you! Enjoy looking at these pictures and apologies in advance if we make you hungry!...
After hearing about the amazing scenery and treks in the Northern highlands of Vietnam, Barry and I decided to embark on a 4 day trip to Sapa, involving two overnight trains, two 7-hour treks, two local homestays (including lots of homemade rice wine!) and a nail-biting cliff edge mini-bus journey!...
After a few weeks of street food, we were treated to exceptional cuisine on our Halong Bay cruise! Have a look at some of our favourite meals, warning this may cause you to salivate! ...
I love Thai food, mainly for its fresh, zingy, punchy but sweet flavours. So I couldn’t wait to sign up for a cooking class in Chiang Mai to learn some culinary tips from the local experts in Chiang Mai! Have a look at what I cooked up as a novice in the kitchen!...
Despite being a little apprehensive about witnessing my first Muay Thai fight in Chiang Mai, I put my fears aside and took up a ringside seat for a night of action! What followed was a mixture of brutal male and female fights, and video footage of a blindfolded group fight!...
Thailand is renowned for its many temples and wats, and we spent some time in the North of Thailand exploring some of the best in the country! Have a look at some of our favourite temples from our time in Thailand!...
Deciding what shoes to wear on a night out is difficult enough, so deciding what to put on my backpacking packing list as I travel across many countries is one of the hardest decisions in planning our adventures! Take a look at what I take with me!...
Laura travels the world for adventure, but isn't afraid to spoil herself with a nice room and glass of wine every now and then. She can be found in any shop or market stall where they sell cute little handicrafts.
