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Where to Stay in Lima + What to do in Each District

Where to stay in Lima - Miraflores

Peru’s capital Lima is usually the first port of call for visitors travelling into this South American country. Don’t be fooled by the size of the Larcomar area, this city is huge. Just over ten million people reside in the 43 districts, that’s double the population of Scotland! Three main areas boast the most hotels […]

Introducing the Lesser-Known Colombian City: Popayán

Popayan Colombia

Popayán, one of the Colombian destinations we never quite made it to , but it gives us an excuse to go back! Luckily for us, Katie from What’s Katie Doing has been and was happy to share her experience of this south-western Colombian city. Here are the details on where to stay and things to do in Popayán, Colombia. Hey […]

Portland Itinerary: What To Do in 3 days (Oregon)

Portland Sign lit up at dusk

‘Portland – where young people go to retire!’ This quote has been doing the rounds on the old viral trail ever since the ‘marmite’ (love it or hate it) TV show, Portlandia, coined it.  Discuss a Portland itinerary with anyone from this Pacific Northwest city and the response will be something along the lines of beer, […]

Backpacking National Parks: Best Parks, Hikes & Camping

Bison Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park (near Midway Geyser Basin

This guide to backpacking in national parks in the US shares the most popular options for first time visitors and experienced trekkers looking for their next challenge. We’ve detailed general information about each national park, advice for planning your trip, tips for camping and the best trails for hiking in national parks. The article also […]