I came to Ica simply to get a final fix of board sports before heading inland, but due to the bus timetables I found myself with the best part of a day to kill before heading onwards to Puno. I probably would’ve spent the day sun bathing, chilling by the pool or maybe having a [...]
May 17, 2012
What’s in My Rucksack This Time?!
With my new adventure now underway I thought I’d share my updated packing list with you all. Having massively overpacked for Australia a few years ago, successfully completed my 25 litre backpack challenge in Thailand last September and then cramming in too much surf kit for Ecuador and Peru I realised I needed to do [...]
May 16, 2012
10 Things I Miss and Don’t Miss About South America
I’ve only just left but there’s already certain things I miss about backpacking South America through Ecuador and Peru, but also equally things I don’t – so here’s my Top 10 Things I Miss and Don’t Miss; I DO miss the sun, yes it’s meant to be the beginning of summer, and yes I [...]
May 14, 2012
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Photo of the Week – 14.05.12
I thought it was apt to share a image relevant to the fact I’ve just landed back in Thailand for the second part of my RTW trip this year – so here’s a slice of paradise in the form of a water taxi down in Koh Tao on the Thai islands, I’m stoked to be [...]
May 12, 2012
Welcome on Board…
Over the last few months I’ve been on the road and writng hard to build up the blog, networking and working with a range of companies along the way – and I’ve been rewarded by getting some great sponsors on board to help me out. As I head off again I thought I’d introduce a [...]
May 10, 2012
Walking the Inca Trail With @GAdventures
One of the top bucket list items when backpacking Peru is undoubtedly Machu Pichu. But even more so is the chance to trek the infamous Inca Trail to arrive there via the sungate. I’m not a hiker (nor a massive fan of walking!) but my Peruvian plans were an exception to this rule – and [...]
May 8, 2012
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The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
As I finally strayed from the coast for the first time since landing in South America back in January I was headed the furthest I’d ever been away from the sea, and to the highest altitude I have ever experienced. The destination – the highest navigatable lake in the world – Lake Titicaca. LT sits [...]
May 7, 2012
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Photo of the Week – 07.05.12
A couple of weeks ago I got to spend a few days exploring Lake Titicaca in Peru (the posts going live tomorrow!) and this is one of my favourite images – the view from our boat as we headed out to the floating islands – tranquil water reflecting gorgeous sunny skies. Tweet
May 2, 2012
The Next Adventure…!
I’m back in the UK now – frantically packing, editing photos and catching up with my buddies…because my next backpacking adventure is already fast approaching! So where will I be causing chaos now? Well the answer isn’t as simple as usual – because on the second half of my RTW 2012 trip I’ve left room [...]
May 1, 2012
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Adios South America
By the time you read this post I should be safely nestled back in my own double bed, probably freezing my arse off in Devon, England. Yup – my South American adventure has come to an end after 4months of sun, sea, surf and mojitos! Good Times It’s been an epic chapter in my [...]
April 27, 2012
Travel Sucks…
Over the last week or so I’ve decided that there is one element of backpacking that I’m beginning to truly despise. But it’s something that’s so fundamental to backpacking as a whole – whether it’s a 2 week jaunt in Europe or a full continent hopping year. It’s also something I’ve discussed in [...]
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May 22, 2012
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