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What to expect when touring Bolivia’s magical salt flats Start from Uyuni and pick up a tour to see Bolivia’s salt flats from there.  Most tours are pretty similar, and offer the same standardized routes – so we can help you decide which one to choose!  Tours are conducted in a 4 x 4 vehicle that typically holds around 6-8 passengers. All transportation, food and accommodation will be included in...Read More

Cruising the Galapagos with G Adventures Early this year, Wendy & Bruce, were lucky enough to embark on a Galapagos Cruise with G Adventures.  This truly is a trip of a lifetime for nature-lovers, so here’s the rundown! Your Ship Welcome aboard!  The Yolita is an adventure vessel so is equipped with everything you need to be comfortable on your journey.  Cabins are practical and basic, featuring either 1 king...Read More

Best things to do in Quito So you’ve booked your South American adventure and you’re stopping off at Ecuador’s capital – Quito.  Unsure of what there is to see in the city?  Here’s our favourite activities: Take a cable car up the side of a volcano – TeleferiQo One of the most popular activities in Quito is TeleferiQo. This is a cable car (gondola) that takes you for a ride...Read More

Wildlife to see when visiting the Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean, are one of the only places where nature and wildlife are more prominent than human culture.  The set of 19 islands are home to beautiful marine species, volcanic landscapes and both land/sea birds.   Here’s our run-down of the astounding creatures to keep an eye out for: Blue-footed booby These large birds are recognized by...Read More

Your guide to travelling Suriname & Guyana Recently Wendy and Robert embarked on a South American vacation that saw them exploring Guyana and Suriname – two countries that have minimal tourism and are unknown to many.  Where are they situated? Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are three countries that are nestled into the Northern part of South America. With Venezuela to the west of Guyana and Brazil to the South,...Read More