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20 Gorgeous Photos That Will Show You How Stunning Guatemala Is

20 Gorgeous Photos That Will Show You How Stunning Guatemala Is - The Wilder Route

Volcano clad lakes and sweeping landscapes make for some pretty spectacular scenery, add this to a deep history and a whole lot of culture, it’s safe to say you’re in for a real treat. We spent 3 amazing weeks in Guatemala and loved every minute of it! Here are some of our photos of Guatemala […]

5 Alluring Reasons To Add Minca Colombia To Your Kick-Ass Itinerary!

5 Alluring Reasons To Add Minca Colombia To Your Kick-Ass Itinerary - The Wilder Route. Image shows a woven jungle hut with a balcony & colourful furniture.

Minca, Colombia Sitting in the Sierra Nevada mountains right up above the city of Santa Marta, Minca Colombia was not somewhere that was even remotely on our radar when we arrived in the country but oh boy are we glad we decided to go there. What started off as a few days, turned into a […]

20 Beautiful Photos Of Mexico That Will Instantly Make You Want To Book A Flight

20 Beautiful Photos Of Mexico That Will Instantly Make You Want To Book A Flight - The Wilder Route

Mexico is one of our favourite countries so if you are thinking of travelling or booking a holiday there we would definitely encourage you to do so! Find out why it is one of our favourite countries to travel and explore through our 20 beautiful photos of Mexico! Note from the author: This article has been […]

An Awe-Inspiring Day Out – The Charming City Of Bath, Somerset

An Awe-Inspiring Day Out - The Charming City Of Bath, Somerset - The Wilder Route

Dazzling architecture & a rich & deep history has remained with the stunning city of Bath throughout the centuries, right through to the modern-day. The result is a stunning, oldy-worldy city that really hasn’t lost even a little of its charm. This topped with its surroundings, the rolling Somerset hills, a ceremonial county which feels, […]

San Andrés Island, Colombia – The Caribbean On A Budget!

San Andrés Island, Colombia – The Caribbean On A Budget. Image shows a wooden boat, & a white sandy beacj with crystal celar waters overlooked by houses.

Ever wanted to have everything the Caribbean has to offer but for a fraction of the normal price? The beautiful and fascinating Colombian island of San Andrés is actually located actually closer to Nicaragua than Colombia right in the middle of the Caribbean sea. The locals are super friendly, the main languages are Spanish and […]

Lost City Trek, Colombia ∼ Everything You Need To Know

Lost City Trek, Colombia ∼ everything you need to know - The Wilder Route. Image shows Adam walking across a wooden bridge through the jungle.

The Lost City Trek or Ciudad Perdida was something on our list before we even set foot in Colombia and as we travelled through the country and headed from Cartagena to Minca we were excited to see if we could do the Trek though our hostel – Casa Loma. After booking the trek through the […]

Medellin – What To See In 4 Days

Medellin - What To See In 4 Days - The Wilder Route. Image shows a barrio on the edge of a mountan, the sky is blue & the landscaoe that can be seen is a deep green.

Once one of the most dangerous cities on the planet, Medellin with its barrios that sprawl the mountains surrounding the city, its hip & chick neighbourhoods & its deep & complicated history showing everywhere, may shock you & surprise you but will certainly have you saying wow! Just soaking up the whole atmosphere & getting […]

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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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