Chile was the first stop on our trip through South America in March 2013. It was a great introduction to South America, we loved buying delicious steak from the supermarket to cook in our hostel kitchen and we admired the baron landscape of Northern Chile whilst travelling by bus. Based on two people travelling on a budget, staying in shared hostel rooms, cooking in … [Read more...]
How much does it cost to travel in Peru?
Peru was the last stop on our round the world trip in 2012/13. We liked Peru, and there were so many historic sites including Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, and Colca Canyon, however we did think that, compared to surrounding countries, entry fees to tourist sites were expensive. Based on two people, travelling on a budget, we spent 850 soles over 7 days … [Read more...]
Photo of the week - Bolivian Florist #frifoto
Uyuni Salt Flats Tour
First day Our minibus was due to pick us up at 8am on day one, however at 8:15am we were still standing outside our hotel and our hearts started to drop at the thought that we should have really picked a more expensive tour operator to ensure we actually got picked up. Luckily at 8:20am our minibus pulled round the corner. Result. We first drove 5 minutes to the Chilean … [Read more...]
Uyuni Salt Flats Tour – Choosing A Tour Operator
We were both hesitant and excited before setting out on the salt flats tour. Excited about all the stunning landscapes we were going to see, but hesitant after hearing reports of pissed up 4X4 drivers, broken down old jeeps, bitterly cold accommodation and generally feeling terrible from altitude sickness. Before embarking on our adventure, we tried to do some research … [Read more...]