Around the world in 16 weeks

Up in the clouds in Cusco

PERU | Thursday, 10 Oct 2013 | Views [240]

Here I am in Cusco way up high in altitude terms but so far I've not had any side effects. Walking along the street you get a bit more out of breath than normal, but thankfully no headaches or anything worse. Am not a fan of the cocoa tea as it looks ... Read more >

Photos: Machu Picchu

PERU | Thursday, 10 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery

Chao chao Santiago!

CHILE | Saturday, 5 Oct 2013 | Views [450]

Have had an absolute ball in Santiago and its been amazing to be able to live like a local with Zoe. We've eaten sooooo well and I'd recommend Santiago to any foodies out there.  My last few days involved: 1) Amazing dinners at Asia Lima (cevicheria), ... Read more >

Photos: Cusco

PERU | Saturday, 5 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery

"Valparaiso, que disparate eres, que loco, puerto loco"

CHILE | Saturday, 5 Oct 2013 | Views [518]

Valparaiso is definitely unique and I can totally understand the UNESCO world heritage tag. After a slight change of plans due to the mega hangover after the birthday celebrations, I caught the bus to Valpo on Monday morning and was once again the only ... Read more >

Beware of the Pisco Sours

CHILE | Tuesday, 1 Oct 2013 | Views [325]

Back in Santiago on what can only be described as an eating and drinking tour. Been to so many fab bars and restaurants, met Zoe's gang and bumbled about the city on the metro doing some touristy stuff. It's been sunny most days with just a bit of a ... Read more >

Photos: Valparaiso

CHILE | Tuesday, 1 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery

Life on di island part 2

COLOMBIA | Saturday, 28 Sep 2013 | Views [381]

Hands down best day on di island was hiring un carrito de golf (golf buggy) and driving around. Ours was green and quickly christened El Tortuga (the turtle) on account of the fact its max speed was about 20km per hour. The island is only 12km long but ... Read more >

The only Gringas in the village

COLOMBIA | Saturday, 21 Sep 2013 | Views [319]

San Andres is a rather random mix of caribbean island and Colombia but it seems to work. We are the only Gringas on the island.....not seen anyone else that's not from South or Central America and we are quite the attraction. Everyone's friendly though ... Read more >

Photos: San Andres

COLOMBIA | Friday, 20 Sep 2013 | Photo Gallery

And the journey begins.....

CHILE | Thursday, 19 Sep 2013 | Views [292]

After a rather hectic last few days at work I made it to the airport, packed and ready to leave Sydney for 16 weeks. Am very surpirsed but after about 3 trial packs I got my bags down to 25kgs in total for the trolley case and main bag, so that bodes ... Read more >

Photos: Santiago

CHILE | Tuesday, 17 Sep 2013 | Photo Gallery