Our bus from Santiago winds its way past vineyards and farmland as we move through the rolling mountains, heading west towards the port city of Valparaiso. After a week in Santiago, I am overcome with excitement as I catch a glimpse of the Pacific. Minutes later, we pull over as the driver announces we have … More A Guide to the Street Art of Valparaiso
The excitement of waking up everyday in a foreign country ended three weeks ago to the day. We have moved back into our apartment, we are back at work and we have caught up with almost everyone we hold near and dear. The reality of being home is finally beginning to sink in! In an … More Photo Essay: Chile
Since leaving the Galapagos Islands a couple of weeks ago we’ve criss-crossed our way north into Colombia. As I write this, I am sitting in my hotel room, sifting through mountains of photos and reflecting on what has been a fast-paced and incredible two weeks. Before arriving, like so many other people, I had some solid … More Colombia
The last week has been one full of adventure and discovery. I visited the ruins of Machu Picchu, realising a dream I have held since I was a boy. I have spent years reading Tin Tin comics, poring over articles and looking at photographs of the Incan stronghold high in the Andes, but none of … More Peru
I’ve been travelling through Brazil for the last couple of weeks. Flying into Rio, I instantly fell in love with a country and people who have for a long time captivated my imagination. For me, there has always been something mystical about Brazil, with its beaches, palm trees, samba and love of the thong! I … More Bahia
Landing in the port city of Buenos Aires, the taxi driver wound down his window a little to allow the anticipation and excitement to ooze from within. It was a stifling Sunday afternoon and as we drove towards the city centre, I could see families in parks, children kicking footballs and people going about their … More Buenos Aires
Living life out of a bag began again a little over a week ago. In the lead up to a trip, I always get over-excited only to come crashing back to earth when I arrive and remember that I don’t speak the language and have no idea where I am going. After a gruelling flight … More Chile: First Impressions
Well it’s happening. After years of dreaming, planning and telling anyone who would listen that we were going to travel the length of South America, we’ve finally booked our flights!! This November, we’ll make our way to Sydney airport on what will be the beginning of a four-month, 9,000 kilometre adventure from Patagonia in the … More South American Dreams Become a Reality
“Mister, mister. You eat one”, she screeched at me as the plastic bag she was holding squirmed and writhed around. In the other hand I could see a platter of what appeared to be cooked spiders, roughly the size of the palm of my hand. As I approached, she knew she had a sale and … More Lost with Louie: A Cambodian Reflection
“Yes sir, do not worry one bit. My auto-rickshaw is the safest in all Colombo.” Who could argue with a claim like that I thought to myself as I climbed into the back of the smiling man’s three-wheeled death trap. As he started the rattling engine, smoke poured out of the back as the metal … More Lost with Louie: Sri Lanka
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