Travelblog LA#6: Popayán, Tierradentro & San Agustín – Colombia

2nd – 7th May, 2023   The border crossing into Colombia was smoother than I expected – no queues, bag inspections, or questions – but it was rather the journey after that was choresome. Due to recent landslides, a bus that was supposed to take seven hours took over ten, meaning it was late into theContinue reading “Travelblog LA#6: Popayán, Tierradentro & San Agustín – Colombia”

Travelblog LA#5: Attempted Robbery and Burundanga Drugging in Quito – Ecuador

1st May, 2023   Those of you who follow me on social media will already know that I had a bit of a scary incident on a bus recently, and I have decided to give an account of what happened. This is not because I desire sympathy – not necessary; I was not harmed, andContinue reading “Travelblog LA#5: Attempted Robbery and Burundanga Drugging in Quito – Ecuador”

Travelblog LA#4: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve – Ecuador

27th – 30th April, 2023   Day 1 I arrived in Lago Agrilo in the morning after a long and rocky journey from Quito. I did sleep a little but it was broken by all the twists and lurches as the bus snaked through the Andes. Looking out the brightening window, I could already see thatContinue reading “Travelblog LA#4: Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve – Ecuador”