When you think about deserts, what springs to mind? For me it’s mighty, Saharan-style sand dunes that undulate for miles. So it is always a shock when you arrive in the Atacama to a stark, moon like landscape filled with terracotta colour craggy mountains, volcanoes and salt lakes.
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Greystoke and the Chimpanzees
It’s not often I am blown away by a place, but as we sailed around a mountainous headland and the thatched roof of the longhouse of Greystoke Mahale came into view, the sight before me was even more beautiful than I’d ever imaged.
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Discovering Colombia’s Charm
Colombia is a bit of a gem. On my recent visit I discovered a country that has a lot to offer from culture to beaches, pretty colonial towns and vibrant cities, hiking in lush rainforests, abundant wildlife and indigenous communities unaffected by the outside world.
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The Many Faces of Colombia
Tell people you are off to Colombia and the first words uttered are usually: “Is it safe?” and “Narcos”. And to be honest, Colombia has had its fair share of bad press given that for decades the country was torn apart by a drugs war and conflicts with leftist groups. But thanks to its wonderful and passionate people and the sheer force of the collective, this vibrant country has undergone a complete makeover and is definitely in the midst of a new era in its history.
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