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45 Awesome Photos That Will Inspire You To Travel Colombia!

Colombia Travel Photos - 45 Awesome Photos That Will Inspire You To Travel Colombia - The Wilder Route. Image shows a house that floats in the ocean & the sun setting behind it.

We had an unbelievable time travelling around Colombia for two months. Being so diverse and hell of a lot safer nowadays there has never been a better time to travel Colombia. There’s definitely a special energy that you will feel from the moment you arrive. Boasting no two places being exactly the same, when travelling […]

Tulum On A Budget – How To Visit Paradise For A Fraction Of The Price

Tulum On A Budget - How To Visit Paradise For A Fraction Of The Price - The Wilder Route.

Fancy spending time in the beautiful Tulum and relaxing on a stunning beach in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve all on a serious budget? We spent two weeks in Tulum on a budget of $38US // £28GBP a day, for two, whilst still enjoying everything the area has to offer. Cheap living was our main […]

28 Breathtaking Photos That Will Inspire You To Visit Canada Right Now

28 Breathtaking Photos That Will Inspire You To Visit Canada Right Now - The Wilder Route. Image shows a view from atop a mountain over a turquoise blue lake.

Thinking of visiting Canada? We spent six months there and had the most epic of adventures in this beautiful country. If you are looking for adventure then look no further! Amazing scenery, people and well….see for yourself and enjoy our 28 Breathtaking Photos That Will Inspire You To Visit Canada Right Now! Note from the […]

North Wales Walks – Hiking Cadair Idris – Minffordd Path Route

North Wales Walks – Hiking Cadair Idris – Minffordd Path Route - The Wilder Route. Image shows bulbous snow capped mountains surrounding a llyn (lake).

Hiking Cadair Idris After hearing about the views all over Snowdonia National Park, Cadair Idris located in the southern end of this gorgeous 823 m² / 2132 km² area in Wales has always been on our list of hikes to do in the UK. There are four routes up Cadair Idris including Pony Path, Fox’s […]

Cost Of Travelling Colombia – What We Spent In 52 Days

Cost Of Travelling Colombia – What We Spent In 52 Days - The Wilder Route. Image shows a bar overlooking the ocean.

Colombia is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, not just in scenery but in every single way. We were so excited to get stuck into its culture, learn some more about its interesting history and have the choice of Caribbean coast, mountain ranges, jungles and amazing cities. Colombia being so self sustainable […]

Camino Real Colombia Hike ∼ An Ancient Route From Barichara to Los Santos

Camino Real Colombia Hike - Barichara to Los Santos. Image shows Kelly, walking on a dusty path, below her is a large canyon & mountains with clouds surrounding them. She is wearing black leggings, a pink top & has a rucksack on her back.

The Camino Real Colombia is an age-old stone-paved road that was originally built by The Guane, peoples indigenous to the area of Santander. Winding through six remote towns & villages, across relatively untouched landscape this enchanting path starts in Cabrera & winds up in Los Santos. The Camino Real or ‘el Camino Real’ translated means […]

Wells Somerset – England’s Smallest City With A Big Punch

Wells Somerset - England's Smallest City With A Big Punch - The Wilder Route

Situated right on the edge of the Mendip Hills England’s smallest city certainly packs a lot of punch! With a population of around only 10,000, Wells Somerset definitely has that quaint & quintessential feel. Note from the author: This article has been written by me from my travel experience. I may recommend & provide links […]

Hiking In Colombia ∼ A Complete Guide Including Five Epic Hikes

Hiking in Colombia - A Quick Guide Including 5 Epic Experiences - The Wilder Route. Image shows a cloud inversion & a lush mountain view.

The second most biodiverse country on the planet makes for some pretty spectacular scenery which is the very reason why hiking in Colombia was so high on our list of priorities when we visited… & should be on yours too! With so many stunning places to visit in Colombia, each area we travelled to we tried to […]

Portmeirion – Where Wales Meets Italy! – A Unique UK Experience

Portmeirion – Where Wales Meets Italy! – A Unique UK Experience - The Wilder Route. Image shows a view over a colourful village.

Portmeirion village nestled in Gwynedd, North Wales on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park boasts intriguing Italian architecture that will have you wow’ing at every corner and wanting to explore every inch of this beautiful village. Built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925-1975 for his wife as she was missing her native Italy, it […]

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The Wilder Route seen at Destinations - The Holiday & Travel Show in association with The Sunday Times
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The Wilder Route seen at Destinations - The Holiday & Travel Show in association with The Sunday Times
The Wilder Route seen in Wanderlust Magazine
The Wilder Route seen at The Caravan & Motorhome Show, Event City, Manchester
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