The Oasis Huacachina sandboarding and dune buggy rides are fun. But there are a few things you should know before spending your money. The So-called Oasis Huacachina Desert I didn’t realize there was a sand desert in Peru until I saw my friend’s travel photo. Ignorant...
I went on the Islas Ballestas tour from Paracas, Peru. This is one of the so-called Poor Man’s Galapagos tours that depart from Northwest South America. Islas Ballestas Tour Price The tour price was 35 soles, which was the standard price around town. I only checked a...
I was fortunate enough to go to Puerto Villamil a couple of times. One evening, I made a video of the Galapagos sunset using my GoPro. The time-lapse video was recorded from the small terrace at Casa Rosada (Caleta Iguanga or Iguana Hostel) overlooking the beach,...
Within 20 minutes of the Laguna 69 trek (or Laguna Sesentinueve), I was already regretting the decision and the burning in my glutes. I hiked with my friends Eva and Monica; they’re master trekkers. Apparently, the number 69 has no special meaning. So you can stop...
Located off the southwestern coast of San Cristobal, sleeps the two mammoth rocks that ascend 148 metres into The Galapagos atmosphere – Kicker Rock or León Dormido (Sleeping Lion). You can see Kicker Rock from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. It looks close but is actually a...