Category: Americas
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How to Spend a Few Slow Days in Jardín, Colombia
This isn’t a checklist but how we’d actually spend a few days exploring Jardin, one of Colombia’s most charming towns. There aren’t dozens of attractions in Jardín, Colombia… but that is what I reckon makes up the whole charm of the town. After two months travelling around Colombia, Jardín quietly became one of our favourite…
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Las Gachas Colombia: Complete Guide to Santander’s Natural Jacuzzis
Las Gachas is a series of natural swimming pools carved into sandstone riverbed near Guadalupe, Santander. It’s often nicknamed as Colombia’s Natural Jacuzzis or Santander’s version of Cano Cristales. You might’ve come across photos of these natural rock pools in Colombia and wonder if it’s real…well, that’s Las Gachas in Santander. It opened up to…
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Villa de Leyva, Colombia: A Beautiful Colonial Town Near Bogotá
Some say that Barichara is the most beautiful town in Colombia, but have you heard of Villa de Leyva? It’s famous for it’s 16th century preserved colonial buildings. Honestly feels like a step back in time. It is located in the department of Boyacá, around 3 hours from Bogotá. Whilst being quite close to the…
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Scuba Diving the Cenotes in Tulum, Mexico: What It’s Really Like
After diving some of Tulum’s most famous cenotes, I can confidently say cenote diving is one of the most surreal underwater experiences I’ve had anywhere in the world. Over the years, I’ve dived in several places… Yet, few dives have felt as surreal as descending into the cenotes of Mexico. Instead of colourful fish and…
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3 Day Uyuni Salt Flat Tour Itinerary from Chile: What to Expect Each Day (2026 Guide)
Planning a 3-day Uyuni Salt Flats tour from San Pedro de Atacama? Having completed the journey myself, this day-by-day itinerary covers exactly what to expect, from border crossings and flamingo-filled lagoons to sunrise over the world’s largest salt flat. So, you’re thinking about visiting the famous Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia? How amazing! You might…
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Mendihuaca, Colombia Guide: The Quiet Beach Town near Tayrona
Mendihuaca is a small beach destination on Colombia’s Caribbean coast located between Santa Marta and Palomino, approximately 10 minutes from the main entrance of Tayrona National Park. If you’re doing any research for your Colombian itinerary, I’m sure you’ve heard of Tayrona National Park, Palomino or Santa Marta… But between these well-known stops lies a…
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Best Birding Spots in Mindo, Ecuador for Birdwatchers and Photographers
Mindo is one of the best places for birdwatching in Ecuador, offering everything from hummingbird feeders and photography hides to cloud forest trails and rare target species. After exploring several reserves around town, these were the birding spots that impressed me most. One of the things I’ve come to love about Mindo is that there…
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Puerto López, Ecuador: The Complete Travel Guide
Puerto López may actually be a bit of a hidden gem. Depending on who you speak to… A small fishing town on Ecuador’s Pacific coast, surrounded by Machalilla National Park. But for travellers who actually make it here, it can be a nice addition to their Ecuadorian itinerary if they didn’t make it to Galapagos.…