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Hollywood is to be thanked for putting Day of the Dead in the spotlight. With movies such Disney Pixar’s Coco and and the grand opening scene of the James Bond Movie Spectre both showcasing this macabre yet colourful Meso-American tradition, the yearly celebration has drawn intrigued visitors from all over the world looking to take …
After a long 12-hours surrounded by nothing but the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, land was finally in sight. As the clouds parted, the vast blue waters were greeted by a lush, emerald carpet sprawled out into the distance as far as the eye could see. Tributaries cut through the dense vegetation, meandering their way into the horizon like silver bolts of lightning surging their way through a dark night sky. I had finally reached the rich coast, Costa Rica.
South America is a treasure trove of wonderful food, people & landscapes just waiting to be discovered and is one of my favourite travel experiences to date. Its reputation for general safety however is no secret and is a real concern for many prospective travellers. However, with these tips for safe travel in South America, …
The Lost City Trek is a 4-5 day trek through the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northern Colombia and takes you to the stunning archaeological ruins of La Ciudad Perdida. For a full breakdown of exactly what this trek is about and when to go, check out my blog: https://www.thevoyagingvirgo.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-lost-city-trek/ For a comparative overview of this …
I’m a relative newbie when it comes to group travel. I only recently went on my first group tour with G Adventures three years ago and I absolutely loved it, however, they’re not for everyone. Until now, my holidays have been DIY trips which I have organised completely myself, from the flights and hotels to …