Travelling with Children: A Practical Guide for rewarding Family Adventures Travelling with children can be one of the most rewarding experiences a family shares, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. With the right preparation, mindset, and flexibility, family travel can shift from stressful to genuinely enjoyable. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a long-haul journey, understanding how to approach travelling with children makes all the difference. The benefits of travelling with children Travel exposes children to new cultures, languages, foods, and perspectives. These experiences help develop curiosity, adaptability, and confidence from an early age. Beyond education, family travel strengthens the family bonds through shared memories and adventures. Should you travel with your children? As you
Understanding Long Bus Journeys for Seniors Long bus journeys can be uncomfortable for all travellers, but even more so for senior travellers. Long-distance bus travel is often viewed as an economical and practical option, especially when travelling in Peru or Bolivia. Backpackers frequently travel overnight to save time and money for a hostel. However, long bus journeys for seniors can present a unique set of challenges that go far beyond simple inconvenience. For older adults, what should be a straightforward trip could turn into a physically demanding and emotionally taxing experience. But there are ways to improve the travel experience. Physical Discomfort and Health Concerns One of the most significant issues with long bus journeys for seniors is prolonged physical
Tips for senior travellers This article is a practical guide filled with helpful tips for senior travellers. Travel can be one of the most rewarding experiences at any stage of life. The past few years saw an increase in senior travellers around the. This can partly be explained by an aging population of the wealthy countries, but also by a shift in finance and mentality. Especially in Western countries many middle aged and elderly people were able to build up robust savings. When they are looking at their retirement, or recently retired, they decide to take advantage of their additional time and savings and explore the rest of the world, before it is too late. Typical senior travellers Generally speaking
Bolivia trips for senior travellers Many senior travellers are cautious about planning a trip to Bolivia. Most of them worry about safety in Bolivia, the significant elevation changes, long travel distances, and limited comfort. These are all valid points to consider. But with the right itinerary, thorough travel planning, and helpful local support, traveling in Bolivia can be enjoyable for all ages! Bolivia is an Authentic Travel Destination for Travelers Bolivia is probably the most authentic country in South America. Estimates of its indigenous population vary from 38% to as much as 62%! This depends on how and when someone is classified into one of the 36 official ethnic groups. I can recommend to watch the Origenes Show in Sucre
Ecuador Trips for Senior travellers Many senior travellers are cautious about planning a trip to Ecuador. They often worry about safety and the significant elevation changes in Ecuador. But with the right itinerary, thorough travel planning, and helpful local support, tours in Ecuador are suitable for all ages. Furthermore, Ecuador is a popular destination for retired Americans who no longer wish to live in the United States. This demonstrates accessibility for seniors in Ecuador. Ecuador Travel for Seniors: A Complete Guide for a Wonderful and Safe Travel Experience As the name suggests, Ecuador lies on the equator. This creates a temperate climate and a wealth of biodiversity! Despite being one of the smallest countries in South America (yet seven times
Peru trips for senior travellers Many senior travellers are still a bit cautious about planning a trip to Peru. Most of them worry about safety, high altitude and long travel distances. But with the right tour itinerary, good travel planning and helpful local support, traveling in Peru can be enjoyable for all ages! Peru Trips for senior travellers: A Complete Guide for a Safe and Enjoyable Travel Experience Peru is one of South America’s most enchanting destinations, famous for its many ancient civilizations, dramatic landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. Each year, thousands of elderly travellers explore Peru—and many report it as one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives. With thoughtful planning and the right pace, Peru can
When people plan their tour into Bolivia they frequently ask us about the current safety conditions in Bolivia They are worried about getting robbed, or getting stuck behind road blocks. To be honest, traveling in Bolivia is more adventures than in many other countries and yes, there are realistic risks of getting stuck behind a road block. Although the last few years it is happening less than in the past, the Bolivians still like their protest and road blocks. It is almost part of your cultural experience while traveling in Bolivia. And as for robbery, the risks are just as big, or small as in many countries around the world. However, there is another risk, which is much more likely
The safety in Ecuador is currently a hot topic for travellers who want to visit this beautiful country. So naturally one of the first questions people ask us when they want to book a tour in Ecuador is: “How safe is it to travel in Ecuador?”. They are worried about getting involved in gang violence, getting robbed, or getting stuck in a protest with indigenous people. Although these risks exist, it is not common that tourists in Ecuador get involved in any of them. However, there is another risk, which can affect your holiday in a negative way if you don’t prepare well. This risk is called altitude sickness in Ecuador and start for some travellers already when they arrive
Altitude sickness while traveling in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador What you need to know while travelling on high altitude locations When you travel to Peru, Bolivia, or Ecuador, you are likely going to travel at an higher altitude than your body is used to. One of the things you have to be prepared for while you travel to higher altitudes and/ or climbing mountains in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia is altitude sickness or “soroche”. The cause of altitude sickness is because on higher altitude there is less oxygen in the air around us and usually the air is drier. Our body needs to make more red blood cells to compensate the lesser amount of oxygen. For most people the process
Flying in Corona Crisis “Is it worth it to fly from A to B during the Corona Crisis?” I’m sure many people have been asking and are asking themselves this question in this current Covid-19 pandemic. I did the same when I got a job offer in Ecuador, which meant that I had to fly from Peru into Ecuador. I’m in a decent spot with good company and a job that’s just about sustainable, so why would I travel by plane to Ecuador? First of all there was no guarantee that I would be able to keep my job in Peru for the next few months, while the job in Ecuador will be for 6 months. Second, I needed the
