Tag: travel
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How to buy last minute tickets to Machu Picchu
Magical Machu Picchu.. one of the new seven wonders of the world, as voted for in a 2017 internet poll. And with good reason! This place is absolutely breathtaking, quite literally because you will be hiking around at high altitude exploring this ancient citadel. If you are chaotic like me and like to book things…
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Two weeks in The UK – an itinerary
The United Kingdom, a land of green rolling hills and fish and chips. Split into four, England, Scotland, Wales & North Ireland, this west European country has so much to see! Two weeks in the UK will be filled to the brim with history, tours, sightseeing, hiking and food. I was lucky to spend two…
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Books to read while travelling
I love a good book. More so when I am on the road and travelling. There is something special about laying in a hammock with a cup of tea and a book.. or diving into a book on a long bus ride. These stories below, either fiction or true, have given warm feelings and inspiration…
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Tayrona National Park – Hiking in Colombia
I spent three days in this gorgeous national park in Colombia. I met a German man, Tristan, on the bus from Cartagena to Santa Marta. We chatted almost the whole way and I told him my plan to hike unguided through Tayrona National Park. I invited him to join me and he agreed, so we…
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Los Nevados National Park – Paramillo del Quindio
Los Nevados National Park in central Colombia is a hikers paradise. This region of the Andes is home to some very unique plants, you can see the tallest palm trees in the world here! There are also Frailejones which live solely in the Paramo region of the Andes mountains. Paramillo del Quindio is a mountain…
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Santa Cruz trek – Huaraz, Peru
The Santa Cruz trek in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru, is a fantastic four day backpacking trip. Whether you are thinking about doing this in a group or solo, both are great options and I will talk about them here. Comfortable as a four day and three night trek, and possible as…
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Car camping essentials: the ultimate guide
Are you going away car camping for the weekend? Taking a month long road trip? Or are you moving into your vehicle for the next year? I’ve done all of these things, in Canada, the USA and Australia, in many different vehicles. It is a fun way of life, and one that I had many…
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Bardiya National Park – Tigers in Nepal
Bardiya National Park was a huge highlight of my time in Nepal. It is a rival for National Park experiences like Chitwan, which is much closer to Kathmandu, and therefore much more visited. Bardiya is a spectacular jungle experience, it was thrilling from start to finish! I stayed at Kingfisher Lodge, it is located a…
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Tatacoa Desert -Colombia’s hidden gem
If you have been following the typical gringo hotspots a little too long and want to break out of the norm, the Tatacoa desert will deliver. Off the beaten track, this unique desert is 7-10 hours south of Bogota, depending how you get here. I chose the longer option, getting a bus from the Terminal…
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Yoga while travelling – continue your practice
Is yoga a big part of your life, but you find when you travel you fall off the wagon? Making excuses of not having enough time, the mindset, the space – the mat! Let’s talk about yoga while travelling! Yoga is a part of who I am, and anyone who has their own physical asana…
Georgie’s Wanderlust 