Bolivia was a quick jaunt for us but it was easy on the budget and had fascinating geology. If you are planning to go, here are some tips for you: Money – In Bolivia we found that, similar to Peru, ATMs would dispense large bills, however unlike Peru we didn’t have as much hassle with…
Before we went to Bolivia, we really only knew the the country boasted terrifying roads. But once we made a list of places we absolutely had to see, it was without a doubt that we knew we’d be seeing the stellar salt flats. Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat (over 10,500 square…
Peru is a fabulous vacation destination because there is something for everyone. Here is our round up of tips if you are planning a trip to Peru. Money – The Peruvian currency is Soles, and we have found consistently across the country that no one has small change. The ATMs dole out large bills and…
When we were preparing for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, we turned to a trusted source: the Interweb. We poured over travel forums, blogs and Peru websites to get as much information as possible leading up to our trek. And to be honest, we still felt unprepared. Now, I am not saying that this…
By day #75 of our trip, the most out of the box thing that Ewan and I had done was our two week Spanish language stint in Puerto Vallarta. Otherwise we had been doing our own thing: booking or finding our accommodation and going with whatever was available and relatively cheap as far as transportation.…
It’s no lie that there was a bit of a cloud hanging over part of our time in Ecuador, but after visiting Cuenca, we really feel we are ending on a high note. Here are some of the bits of advice we feel could be useful if you are preparing for a trip to Ecuador…
Our time in Colombia has been relatively short, so we are by no means experts, but we wanted to have a post on what we think are relevant points if you are considering coming for a visit. Safety – The general question we were asked when we told people we’d fly from Mexico into Colombia…
Mexico is a beautiful country filled with an amazing, terrible and incredible history. Each town, village or city has a unique feel and the food by and large is delicious. This post covers what we think are things that are helpful to know if you are planning to visit Mexico. Safety – Perhaps a product…
Cuba is a very unique country and due to its close proximity to North America, we know many people who have gone and have built their own opinions of the country. This post covers just tips that we feel are necessary to know if you are planning a trip to Cuba. Visas – As Canadians,…
China is a huge country with a complex history. It can be a challenge to get around with a language and cultural barrier working against you, but it is so worth it to visit this amazing country. If you’re considering a trip to China and doing it on your own, here are some hints and…