“Paragliding isn’t a weekend warrior sport, once you start it you have to be committed.” ~ Russell (Instructor) BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA: I watched enviously as the paragliding students took off into the sky like colourful giant birds. As I photographed...
Looking for a place to party in Medellin on Thursday? Here are a few good options “Hey, hey, hey,” – The sounds of the popular track Hey Soul Sister by Trainoozes from the walls of Tres Cordilleras, a local microbrewery in the popular BarrioColombia neighbourhood of...
Where to stay in Medellin, Colombia? So you’re going to Medellin Colombia but you don’t know where to stay. Naturally there are tons of options ranging from big five-star hotel rooms to shared accommodation in backpacker hostels. If you are reading this...
Ecuador (literally meaning equator) is bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the south. Many travelers say that if you only have a limited amount of time to spend in South America, you should just skip over Ecuador – I strongly disagree. A few weeks ago...
While taking photos of flowers at the Secret Garden in Cotopaxi Ecuador, this bright green hummingbird with an oddly long tail landed on one of the flowers. For a moment I stood there in a bit of a trance, staring at the tail that was about four times the length of...
I struggled to take photos from the back seat of our taxi as it snaked its waythrough the busy streets of Quito. We were on our way to the new Quitumbe Terminal where buses leave for Cotopaxi, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. The concierge at our...
Hi I'm Joel Duncan, the adventurer behind AdventureJo! Like many others, I have an insatiable appetite for travel and all the excitement that comes with it. I am currently traveling in Central and South America, writing, photographing and sharing tips to help you to plan your own crazy adventure. Read More...