If you're visiting Arequipa then you may have heard a thing or two about the Colca Canyon. Famous for being one of the deepest canyons throughout the world, at a depth of 3270 metres it's Peru's third biggest attraction. The hike through the Colca Canyon has no easy route, much of it is downhill to start with and a steep incline to finish. The views are breathtaking.

The Salkantay Trek is the first time I've covered such large distances and altitude in a short space of time...

When I left you last I was on a serious high after just having had the most amazing month in Patagonia. A dream come true, I went into the New Year with feeling elated and the more fulfilled than I could have imagined...

Hiking the Torres del Paine circuit is a dream come true for anyone heading to Patagonia. I had heard so much about how amazing the W-Circuit is from travellers I had met on the road. It seemed like the thing to do...

Cloudy and misunderstood. There's something refreshing and attractive about its charcoal cliffs sweeping across the shoreline. Chaotic traffic bordering the coastline, a city clouded in history, exquisite gastronomy, eye-catching murals splattered with...

December took me everywhere from the thundering glaciers in Torres del Paine to trekking on ice in El Calafate, hiking over 300km, 24-hour bus rides through deserts, bouldering, climbing, sliding, running, jumping to the tops of mountains, drinking the purest water...

I almost didn't make it to Palccoyo rainbow mountain. As it turned out, it's one of my favourite adventures of Peru. You've probably heard of the famous Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Splattered across social media, no one even knew about...

The past couple of months I've been pushing my limits on my hiking adventures and I wasn't about to stop testing the waters...

Photogenic cities are kind of my thing and no doubt Valparaiso is top on the list. Colourful, vibrant, poetic and wonderfully crooked, Valparaiso is home to exquisite graffiti and street art splattered across town. With a bustling cultural scene...

October saw the beginning of many adventures with life on the road. Finishing off my Salt Flats tour in southern Bolivia, I headed to San Pedro de Atacama where I got out my denim shorts and t-shirts, soaking up some much-needed sunshine. A little too much...

Hiking the Salkantay Trek has been one of my highlights from my travels so far. Peru is all about hiking and I showed up totally unprepared. I signed up to do the trek the night before and before I knew it I was leaving a few hours later...

Nestled at the heart of Arequipa, often referred to a city-within-a-city, The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena founded in 1579, less than 40 years after the Spanish arrived. Women from various backgrounds have entered the convent to serve as...

Its impressive formations might make you think you're walking on the moon. Scientists have even tested prototype robots for Mars due to its dry terrain. If you go on the tour, you'll visit some impressive salt caves which for only two weeks of the year get flooded...

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain was high on my list. Initially checking out the prices of tours with numerous agencies in Cusco, it just didn't feel worthwhile to spend between $20-40 only to get to Rainbow Mountain and find that...

La Paz isn't for everyone.Travelling through Bolivia, the chances are that you'll be passing through the bustling city of La Paz more than once...

When in Chile, chances are you'll be popping over to the Atacama Desert. One of the driest places on earth there's a whole array of things to do and see. Many will involve tours but if you're willing to brave the heat, there's so much you can do just from renting a bike...

Picture yourself looking down at dazzling turquoise waters lying beneath cascading waterfalls and gorgeous glaciers, occasionally hearing the loud thunder of a distant avalanche. It's no wonder that Laguna 69 is at the top of any hikers list visiting Huaraz and not to be missed.

Eager to visit and somewhat selfishly have it all to myself, I spent a few good hours researching online and talking to locals. Here's a step by step guide on how to visit away from the tour groups....

Located in the Huascarán National Park around 1.5 hours outside of Huaraz, Laguna Churup is one of the few lakes that can be done on your own without a guide or a tour bus. If you're looking to hike somewhere without the crowds of tour buses...

The Salar de Uyuni tour takes you to unimaginably stunning landscapes across Bolivia. From salt deserts and active volcanoes to lagunas reflecting, ruby, emerald and sapphire hues. From wild flamingos to rocky desert landscapes, geysers, hot springs and salt hotels, the itinerary will keep you on your toes with one surprise after another...