As we spent more time in Zapatoca, we realised how its charm extends beyond the colonial walls throughout the surrounding areas. Our new friend and host, Armando, introduced us to some of his favourite spots, giving us reason to stay longer than we had originally planned.
One of our pastimes on this trip is locating and perusing the local food markets. So, we decided to get friendly with some of the tropical fruits that you might not find in your local supermarket.
Our tent is now pitched at the Colombian Highlands Hostel in the colonial town of Villa de Leyva at around 2200m (7200ft) above sea level. It is around 18 degrees Celsius and we are both wearing jumpers. You could compare it to a cool spring day in the UK, especially …
After we watched this YouTube clip of three New Zealanders crossing the Darien Gap by bicycle in 1977, we agreed that sailing …
As we’re currently enjoying a short break at La Casa Amarilla in Mompos, we’re trying to catch up on some photo stream …
Travelling through Costa Rica can blow the daily budget out of the water! As we traversed from Costa Rica’s Pacific to Caribbean coast, …
There were no lions, tigers or lollipop kids on the lego brick road to Jinotega, just hundreds of ‘kamikaze’ butterflies and massive fincas de …
It’s always disheartening when expensive gear malfunctions or wears out. Unfortunately for me, my Berghaus waterproof jacket* weathered its final storm just as …
