Stories From 80 Countries
Everything we've written, from 13 years on the road.
How We Make a Full Time Income Online
When we left Ireland back in July 2013 to pursue our work/travel dream – I knew that the road would be an uncertain and rocky affair. In order to make a full time income online it takes a lot of work. Yeah, it can get easier as time goes on, but initially it's tough...
Relaxing and Unwinding in the Atawkama Hostel
Located in the southeast of Peru, we arrived in Cusco only to be greeted with magnificent colonial architectures set against a stunning backdrop of the Andes. This mountain range is huge and seems to be following us wherever we go, which we don't mind as its views...
Our Two Night Stay at the Comfy Sunset Hostel
The city that tells the story of the Incas, Cusco is a place that boasts the visual beauty of colonial plazas, stunning architectures and ruins that are set on a backdrop of the amazing Andes mountain range. The ancient wonder of this spot contrasts magnificently with...
The Gem that is Hostel Cusi Wasi
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco is a must for the world traveller, or indeed any traveller. As the historic capital of the Inca Empire, you will become engrossed in beautifully retained architecture and ruins, all of which are set against a backdrop of the...
The Dilemma of Packing for a Long Trip
Packing for a long trip is something that I have become quite accustomed to – and yet it’s still something that I loathe doing, mainly because I’m an extremely indecisive person when it comes to clothes and shoes. Will it be cold? How many pairs of socks shall...
Camino de la Muerte – The Death Road
***** If you want to see some GoPro footage of the Death Road, then scroll to the end of the post ***** For many, many years we'd heard about the terror and danger of the "World's Most Dangerous Road" in La Paz, Bolivia and we wanted to experience it first hand for...
Killa House Hotel: Enjoying the Comfort
Peru has kept us within the beauty of the Andes, and our arrival in Cusco welcomed the breathtaking Urubamba Valley - and we mean breathtaking, as the city’s elevation is 3,400m! But with places like La Paz, Uyuni and Potosi behind us, we’ve become pretty acclimatised...
Tips and etiquettes when traveling to Egypt
As a travel destination, Egypt is arguably one of the most diverse and intriguing countries in the world. Due to its geographical location, scores of tourists fly here with First Choice to relax and unwind on the Red Sea, as beach resorts like Sharm el-Sheikh provide...
Top 5 must see attractions in South America
South America is a beautiful continent that is home to many unforgettable countries including Brazil, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and many more. With so many ‘must-visit’ countries and so much stunning scenery and culture to be witnessed, there are many sights and...
Exploring La Paz from the comfort of the Pan American Hotel
Having explored Potosi at length and travelled a rocky nine hour bus journey (after a twelve hours wait), we were thrilled, if not a little exhausted, to reach highest capital city in the world. The Altiplano mountain range borders La Paz, and is overlooked by the...
Comfort & Style at the Casa Prado Suites Hotel in La Paz, Bolivia
Nuestra Señora de La Paz, or quite simply “La Paz”, is a city home to Bolivia’s government, and is the world’s highest administrative capital at a whopping 3,650 metres above sea level. Enclosed by the magnificent Altiplano mountain range, many travellers come to...
La Maison Martinet – Everything you could need from an Apart-Hotel
If you’re looking to get to one of the world’s greatest wonders that is the salt flats, then chances are you’ll be staying in Uyuni for a few nights. The “city”, or rather town, of just ten thousand people, is in the south-west of Bolivia and is known for its sub zero...
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