Paradise Found in the Natural Monument Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Laura

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!... Read More...

Ziplining in Bocas del Toro, Panama

Laura

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!... Read More...

Happy Gringo Tours, Galapagos Islands

Laura

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!... Read More...

Flying Dolphins! Galapagos Islands [VIDEO]

Laura

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!... Read More...

Cooking up a storm in Arequipa Peru

Laura

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!... Read More...

From San Pedro To Uyuni – The Bolivian Salt Flats!

Laura

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!... Read More...

Day 1 Of Our 3 Day Off Road Adventure Across The Bolivia Salt Flats!

Laura

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! ... Read More...

Witnessing Argentine Tango First Hand!

Laura

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! ... Read More...

Port Lockroy & Paradise Bay, Antarctica

Laura

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!... Read More...

The Curious Penguins In Antarctica

Laura

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!... Read More...

Trekking in Torres Del Paine National Park!

Laura

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! ... Read More...

Excellent One Day Torres Del Paine Tour, By Bus!

Laura

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!... Read More...

The Ultimate One Week New Zealand North Island Itinerary & Route!

Laura

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!... Read More...

The Ultimate New Zealand South Island Itinerary & Route!

Laura

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!... Read More...

Cruising the waters of Abel Tasman National Park By Water Taxi, New Zealand

Laura

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!... Read More...

Bubbly Grape Wine Tours Review, New Zealand

Laura

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!... Read More...

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Laura

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! ... Read More...

Things to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Laura

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!... Read More...

Things To Do In Hoi An, Vietnam

Laura

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!... Read More...

Food Heaven in Vietnam

Laura

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!... Read More...

The Best Sapa Trekking Tours, Vietnam

Laura

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!... Read More...

Delicious Halong Bay

Laura

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! ... Read More...

Spicy Chiang Mai Cookery School Experience!

Laura

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!... Read More...

Chiang Mai Muay Thai Fight…Blindfolded!

Laura

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!... Read More...

The Golden & White Temples of Thailand

Laura

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!... Read More...

The Essential Female Backpacking Packing List

Laura

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!... Read More...