Our First Week in Quito Ecuador
Our first week in Quito, Ecuador has been action-packed! And we haven’t even gone to the traditional tourist sites yet! This city has so much to offer, it will take several more weeks to explore properly.
How To Visit Tayrona National Park and Avoid Crowds
Two Travel Turtles visit the hugely popular Tayrona National Park, with the objective of avoiding as many people as possible. And we succeeded. Let us show you how we did it!
Hiking and Birdwatching in Minca Colombia – An Easy Daytrip Guide
Two Travel Turtles enter the rainforests of Minca, Colombia, and almost don’t come back out again! But we had a great time hiking and exploring the biodiversity there. Read on to find out more!
A Beginner’s How To Guide For Visiting Machu Picchu
The process of visiting Machu Picchu is not exactly simple, but it is well worth the effort. Let us show you how Two Travel Turtles did it!
Merry Christmas from Medellin Colombia!
We were supposed to be in Arequipa, Peru for Christmas. But instead, we opted for the relative safety of Medellin, Colombia. A great choice! But my 1970s self would never have believed it.
Farewell Cusco Peru – You Were A Worthy Opponent
Farewell Cusco, Peru! We enjoyed our time here, but the lull in the December 2022 political protests inspired us to beat feet and leave Peru!
Farewell Lima Peru! You’ve Been Good to Us.
As many of you know, we’re country bumpkins at heart. We’ve always gravitated toward the countryside, even though we fully appreciate the cities we visit during our travels. The cultural…
Barranco Lima – A Funky Bohemian Art District
Two Travel Turtles explores the Barranco Lima district in the capital of Peru! Did we grow dreadlocks and swap out our hiking books for Birkenstocks? Read on!
A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Parque de las Leyendas
We toured the Parque de las Leyendas to check out the zoo, gardens, archaeological sites, and amusements. One-stop-shopping at its best!