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After our 10 hour bus journey yesterday it was a massive relief to arrive in Pucón and the idyllic Ruka Rayen hostel.
There are 3 volcanos in the region but Villarrica overshadows the whole of the area. Wherever you look you can see this active volcano covered in snow. I found this image on the Wikipedia that shows how dominating it is.
In South America if you want to travel on a budget then you should think about a work exchange. There are many websites like Workaway that offer lodges, farms, and hotels that need travellers and backpackers to work a few hours a day in exchange for accomodation and food.
It's the best way to get to know a country, it's people, and the culture. Even better - you save a ton of money because your acccomodation is free.
So that's our first day done in the lake region of Chile, and look at the sunset that we enjoyed.
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Rio de Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro I visit some of the classic tourist destinations including Christ The Redeemer, take some amazing hikes up Pedra da Gávea, and visit some more off the beaten track destinations like the sleepy Ilha Grande.
Welcome To Rio | Selaron Steps | Sugarloaf Mountain | Christ The Redeemer | Pica da Tijuca | Pedra da Gávea | Two Brothers | Ilha Grande | Pico do Papagaio | Dois Rios Praia | Iguazu Falls
The Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro crater is a diverse area of grassland, forests, rivers, and ravines creating a haven for an abundance of wildlife. On this trip I managed to spot an elusive Serval Cat, and visit the David Sheldrick elephant orphanage in neighbouring Kenya.
The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage | Ngorongoro Weather Systems | Inside a 3 Million Year Old Volcanic Crater | Staying At A 5* Eco Lodge | Driving Into The Crater (Video)
Zambia
In Zambia I visited the incredible Victoria Falls, and then set up to camp near the Zambezi National Park to come into close contact with all the animals of the African bush. On this trip we had an incredible encounter with a hyena, which is one of my favourite stories so far.
Entering Zambia | Zambezi Beer on Zambezi River | Zebras In Zambezi | What Do You Call A Group Of Giraffes? | Trying And Failing To Dart A Hyena
Incredible Zanzibar
Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful places I've visited - we took boats to view dolphins and humpback whales. We also got to work with school children in Jambiani and to learn about some of the efforts being made to help this poor (but incredibly happy) community.
Welcome To Paradise | Teaching English In Jambiani | Is Dolphin Tourism Good Or Bad? | Exploring Historic Stone Town | Searching For Migrating Humpback Whales
Exploring Cape Town
In Cape Town I show you some of the best spots to go hiking or to enjoy a day out, including visiting the prison island that was famously home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years. As usual theres a mix of fun stories - like when I almost stepped on a puff adder on the edge of a cliff.
Cage Diving & Great White Sharks | Antartica Penguins | Exploring The South Peninsula | Robben Island | Climbing Table Mountain | Cape of Good Hope | Welcome to Cape Town
Mountain Gorillas In The Congo
It was an absolute privelege to travel through Rwanda to reach the Congo to go on the front line with the amazing team at Virunga National Park protecting mountain gorillas. We spend New Years by a lava lake, and get to see efforts being made to help orphaned gorillas.
Arriving In The Congo | Virunga National Park And Its Rangers | Mountain Gorillas 1 / 2 | We Spent New Years By A Lava Lake | Visiting A Gorilla Oprhanage
Bonito's beautiful waters
Bonito translated means beautiful, and visiting the eco tourism capital of Brazil, it's easy to see why. We did a lot of snorkelling in what seemed like a huge outdoor aqaurium, visited underground caves in Abismo, and finally headed to the spectacular Buraco das Araras.
Visiting A 2000 Year Old Sinkhole | Underground Cave Diving | The Perfect Blue Caves | Floating Down the River With Thousands Of Fish | Ziplines Into Crystal Clear Water | Stunning Bonito
Colombia & Trekking to the hidden city
I landed in Bogota, and then made my way to tackle the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. We come into contact with the native Tairona people as we trekked through jungle, waterfalls and rivers to reach this incredible lost settlement.
First thoughts about Colombia | Trekking to the hidden city Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
The Pantanal Wetlands and Wildlife
I visit this worlds largest tropical wetland site and come face to face with the local Pantiero cowboys, Jacaré Caiman, Capybara, and a whole host of other wildlife. I was also lucky enough to meet one of the photographers from the BBC show The Blue Planet.
Welcome To The Pantanal | Swimming With Caiman | Giant Guinea Pigs | Blue Macaws | We Got Attacked By Howler Monkeys
