South America
Quito’s old town is a truly fascinating place. Full of history and charming architecture. Travelling as a solo female, I had arranged a hotel pick up when I arrived. The driver was polite and amicable. I managed to converse with him in my limited Spanish during the journey from the airport to the old town.
Read MoreLocated in the Caribbean coast, Cartagena and its old town is a delight to explore.
The walled old town city is a must to explore on foot. Wherever you turn there is something which will stop you on your track as its streets are picturesque and rich with colonial history built by the Spanish between 16th and 18th centuries.
Mansions with studded wooden doors giving you glimpses of tranquil courtyards. Colourful walls with pink bougainvillea flowers. These tropical climbers brighten and compliments the facades during the summer months. Beautiful buildings with balconies and churches. Hawkers selling street food and tropical fruits.
Read MoreRio de Janeiro is a city like no other. It’s known for its straggly favelas where pockets of shanty houses co-exist and blend in with the fabric of the city. Before coming here I have my own pre-conceived notions of the city, however once I set foot on this amazing metropolis all of my assumptions went out of the window.
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