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The Best Tips for Safe Travel in South America

South America is a treasure trove of wonderful food, people & landscapes just waiting to be discovered and is one of my favourite travel experiences to date. Its reputation for general safety however is no secret and is a real concern for many prospective travellers. However, with these tips for safe travel in South America, …

Colombia South America Tips & Travel Advice

The Essential Lost City Trek Packing List – Everything You Need to Know

The Lost City Trek is a 4-5 day trek through the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northern Colombia and takes you to the stunning archaeological ruins of La Ciudad Perdida.  For a full breakdown of exactly what this trek is about and when to go, check out my blog: https://www.thevoyagingvirgo.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-lost-city-trek/ For a comparative overview of this …

South America Tips & Travel Advice

Group Tours vs Independent Travel – Which One Should You Choose?

I’m a relative newbie when it comes to group travel. I only recently went on my first group tour with G Adventures three years ago and I absolutely loved it, however, they’re not for everyone. Until now, my holidays have been DIY trips which I have organised completely myself, from the flights and hotels to …

Colombia South America Tips & Travel Advice

Colombia – Travel to South America’s Hidden Gem

Colombia probably isn’t the first place that springs to most people’s minds as a holiday destination. The country’s troubled past had long left this South American nation off of most travel itineraries. However, following Netflix’s hugely successful show Narcos, which follows the rise and fall of Colombia’s most notorious resident Pablo Escobar, this long-overlooked country has seen a spike in visitors in recent years.