To Boca or not to Boca?

To Boca or not to Boca?

La Boca is a notoriously dangerous neighbourhood in the South-East of Buenos Aires and after reading reports of violent muggings I was quite honestly shitting myself about going.

New Year Contemplations…

New Year Contemplations…

This time last year I would have been trying to enjoy my last few days of the holidays before having to go back to work.

21 Tips for Surviving the Inca Trail

21 Tips for Surviving the Inca Trail

Trekking the Inca trail is not to be underestimated! You’ll be battling with steep climbs, high altitude and long days that start before sunrise. Here’s our top tips on how to survive the Inca trail hike:

Baby, it’s HOT outside!

Baby, it’s HOT outside!

I’m not sure exactly what I expected Christmas to be like being away from home in a hot country but it has been everything that I hoped it would be.

First Impressions of Buenos Aires

First Impressions of Buenos Aires

It really is true what the guide books say, BA has a very seductive European feel to it and we have fitted into the lifestyle beautifully.

The Hardest Part

The Hardest Part

The day we took her to her new home I was an absolute mess. I cried the whole two hour journey there and back, great big snotty can’t catch your breath sobs. 

How Many Pants To Pack?

How Many Pants To Pack?

The question on everyone’s lips when we told them we were going backpacking was “how many pairs of pants are you taking?”