Antigua, Guatemala is famous for its spectacular religious processions in the weeks leading up to Santa Semana (Easter). We were fortunate enough to be there for one of these, along with the many other local and international tourists it attracts. The spectacle also lures gangs of pick-pockets making the most of the riches on offer. Continue reading
Watch the trailer to our second video – Crisscrossing the Andes. While we are busily trying to finalise this video, here is a one-minute trailer to whet your appetite. Enjoy! Continue reading
Mention that you’re going to Honduras and you’ll receive a tirade of warnings: it’s not safe, never go out alone, don’t trust anyone. We took extra precautions here but the main evidence of any security issue was the abundance of armed guards protecting everything from ATMs to the local Chinese restaurant. They were more active opening doors for people than firing their rifles, thankfully. Continue reading
Having both lived most of our lives in Sydney, we are all too aware of the rivalry that has existed between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia’s two largest cities. The residents of each regularly engage in a game of one-upmanship and argue over who has the best weather, coffee, beaches, restaurants or football code. Continue reading
We were told that Costa Rica is all about nature; but with 26% of its land protected as national parks and reserves, it was difficult to pick exactly where to go.
Entering into southern Costa Rica from Panama, we started with the Osa Peninsula and a visit to Corcovado National Park. According to National Geographic, this small peninsula constitutes 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, so it seemed like a safe bet for some wildlife spotting. Continue reading
Panama represents a crossroads for many but consider the irony: you cannot cross between North and South America on land, yet ships can pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through land. How can this be? Continue reading
After nearly a year on the road, we finally reached our half way point in Cartagena – our last destination in Colombia and in all of South America. There is no road from here north and other than fly, our only way to Panama was by boat. Once we loaded our bikes and had a farewell toast, we reflected on our year in South America. Here are some of my thoughts: Continue reading
Experience a little of our trip and see what it’s like from the seats of our Honda CB250s.
Our Odyssey Overland’s first movie, filmed and edited by Matt and Fiona, shows the initial six months of our motorcycle journey. Continue reading
The European quest for the legendary El Dorado prompted the exploration of the furthest reaches of the New World, including the first known navigation of the Amazon River. Luckily for us, we just had to pop into the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) in Bogotá to find it. Continue reading
Whoever came up with Colombia’s tourism slogan: “The only danger is wanting to stay” was bang on. We’ve found three different towns in which we could happily while away the rest of our days, the only country to make us feel this way in South America Continue reading
Our Odyssey Overland 