Share by Tom Shearman on 28th March, 2019 Travel Guide to Chalalan, Bolivia’s Amazon jungle lodge in Madidi National Park The journey started with a short, 30-minute and spectacular flight from La Paz (sit on the left), up and over the Bolivian Andes before dropping down into the steamy Amazon at Rurrenbaque airport. A tiny airport increased the special feeling that accompanies visiting a remote area. My backside did not feel so special after the …
Share by Kat Dougal on 4th July, 2018 Liana Lodge – top tips for taking the kids to the rainforest When travelling to Ecuador with her family, Kat knew that visiting the rainforest was top of her list of places to go. They chose Liana Lodge and Kat is sharing her top tips for taking children to the rainforest. Choose a soft adventure Don’t travel too far, especially for younger children a softer …
Share by Alan Lyall on 23rd April, 2018 Peru – there is so much more than Machu Picchu When most people hear of Peru the first thing that comes to mind is Machu Picchu. The lost city of the Incas is the best-known archaeological site on the continent and the main reason why in high season over 2500 people visit daily. The most popular trek in that part of the world is …
Share by Kathy Jarvis on 5th January, 2018 Top 5 places in Peru to visit in 2018 What should I see in Peru? Peru travel expert Tom gives travel tips and his top places to visit in Peru for 2018. He writes: “Peru is one of my favourites places for a holiday – there is variety, so many attractions plus wonderful food. “If you can only go once, these are the …
Share by Tom Shearman on 13th October, 2017 Jaguar spotting in Amazon rainforest, Peru Jaguar spotting We’d been cruising upriver for two hours when the engine noise suddenly cut and a whispered word rose above the lapping of the muddy Amazon river water. “Jaguar,”. Ten souls stirred from soporific slumber and eyes started to scan the riverside. Spanish speakers stole a march as the boat captain murmured: “Izquierda, …
