Exploring southern Ethiopia: ethnic tribes of the Omo Valley & safaris in national parks
Welcome to the south of Ethiopia, a fascinating part of the country that will take your breath away as soon as you discover its main cities, spot incredible wildlife in safaris across the national parks and interact with the ethnic tribes of the Omo Valley! In this travel guide, I´ll share our 10-day itinerary throughout southern Ethiopia, including what to see and do, where to eat and stay, and how to get around. At the end of this post, you will also find a map featuring all the locations mentioned here. Are you ready to join the adventure?
El Saltillo: hiking the Gran Senda de Málaga from Canillas de Aceituno
Embark on an unforgettable trek adventure hiking along the Gran Senda de Málaga (GR-249) starting in the charming village of Canillas de Aceituno and ending at the breathtaking ´El Saltillo´ suspension bridge. This scenic trail offers scenic views and is perfect for both seasoned hikers and casual explorers. Thanks to my travel guide, you will also discover what to see and do in Canillas de Aceituno, a picturesque Andalusian village in the Axarquía region surrounded by olive trees and rugged terrain, as well as around the Málaga province. Keep on reading!
El Caminito del Rey: the most popular hiking trail in Málaga
Are you visiting Málaga (Spain)? Do you love nature and are feeling adventurous? Then the hike known as 'El Caminito del Rey', literally meaning 'the King's little pathway', is your ideal getaway. Located in a deep gorge amidst breathtaking landscapes, discover this renowned hiking trail and even cross over a picturesque suspension bridge. After my experience exploring 'el Caminito del Rey', in this post I'll share everything you should know ahead of your visit so you can plan accordingly. I will also answer some of the most burning questions you might have. Let's get started!
Camino de Santiago: hiking from Irún to Deba along the ‘Camino del Norte’
For centuries, the 'Camino de Santiago' has been a captivating experience for people taking on this pilgrimage route. During three days this summer, I had the chance of joining some friends along the first stages of the Camino del Norte, from Irún to Deba. Keep on reading to learn more about the Camino, our hiking itinerary and some tips that might help you plan accordingly. At the end of this post you will also find a map with all the locations mentioned here.
Chorros de Jurina
In these pandemic times, there's nothing like escaping to nature for a much needed break. That's exactly what we did today when exploring the Jurina waterfalls (also known as Chorros de Jurina in Spanish). Located just 30 minutes away from Tarija, I highly recommend visiting this nearby area.
Hiking in Peñas de Aya
Today I want to tell you about my first escape into the nature after testing negative upon arriving to Spain. As you might remember from my previous post, returning from Bolivia in the middle of the COVID pandemic wasn't easy and I had missed my friends and being outdoors so much. This weekend I had the perfect opportunity to catch up with them all in the biggest mountain close to home: Peñas de Aya. Stay tuned if you want to learn all you can do here!
Chorros de Marquiri
Taking advantage of a bank holiday in Bolivia, we decided to explore the nearby Marquiri waterfalls (known as Chorros de Marquiri in Spanish). Needless to say, we were amazed by this natural beauty hidden in a deep canyon! Learn more about how to get there and what to expect.
Exploring the Sama mountain range
Today we explored the Sama Reserve, which is 2 hours away from Tarija by car. We discovered beautiful landscapes and animals so I'm pretty sure we'll come back soon!
Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa (II)
After visiting Salar de Uyuni and entering the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, we set off to explore all the wonders in this Reserve. The geysers, lagoons and volcanoes left us speechless once again. Make sure to include this landmark in your bucket list when traveling around Bolivia!
Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa (I)
After visiting the surreal Uyuni salt desert, we headed south towards the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve. The beautiful landscapes in this remote part of Bolivia surprised us even more with lots of wild animals, unbelievable rock formations and active volcanoes.
