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The Ruta de las Flores, or Flower Route, is one of El Salvador’s most picturesque road trips, weaving together a series of richly coloured colonial villages set within a lush highland coffee-growing region, framed by a dramatic volcanic backdrop. Stretching just 35 km (21 miles), it’s easy to assume this is a short drive to ... Read more The post Ruta de las Flores – A Cultural Road Trip in the Coffee Region appeared first on Indie Traveller.

Approaching the coastal town of El Tunco in El Salvador felt all too familiar. Although it was my first time visiting this country, something about the landscape made me feel like I had been here before. It took just a few minutes to realise that I was being reminded of my road trip through California ... Read more The post El Tunco Guide | El Salvador’s Coastal Paradise & Surfer Town appeared first on Indie Traveller.

Like most travellers visiting Nicaragua, the colonial city of Granada was high on my list. I was drawn to the striking architecture and cobblestoned streets lined with cosy cafes and eclectic bars, yet there was a side to Granada that I had no idea existed until I arrived. What I hadn’t expected was that just ... Read more The post Islets of Granada: A Tropical Escape Minutes From the Colonial City appeared first on Indie Traveller.

I’ve called Penang my temporary home three times now, spending nearly six months total between George Town’s cuisine and heritage and the island’s rainforest trails and beaches. While George Town is the perfect urban hub, the beauty of Penang island is that you have so many varied experiences just a short distance away. From spotting ... Read more The post Penang Travel Guide: Exploring The Island Beyond George Town appeared first on Indie Traveller.

When I first stepped onto the streets of George Town 15 years ago, I had no idea I’d still be coming back today. After spending nearly half a year here in total, the city has stopped feeling like a stopover and started feeling like home. In this in-depth guide, I’ll share about George Town not ... Read more The post George Town Travel Guide: Exploring Malaysia’s Most Charming Town appeared first on Indie Traveller.

My last visit to the highlands was 15 years ago, so I returned this year with a mix of curiosity and a little bit of anxiety. I had heard the stories – that tourism had skyrocketed and the quiet hill station of my memory was gone. And yes, the two main towns have exploded, but ... Read more The post Cameron Highlands: Trails, Tea Fields & My Honest Tips appeared first on Indie Traveller.

Having travelled around the world as a content creator for nearly 15 years, I have come to rely on many excellent websites, apps, and resources that make your life on the road just a little bit easier. To help you out with your next trip, I thought it would be useful to collect the best ... Read more The post 51 Best Travel Tools & Resources For Planning Your Next Trip appeared first on Indie Traveller.

The Lost City trek is an arduous but rewarding 4 to 5-day traverse through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia. The trek offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, to see the ancient ruins of a Pre-Columbian society, as well as to cross through the land of the Kogi tribes. These ... Read more The post The Lost City Trek In Colombia: Is It Worth It? (Here’s What To Expect) appeared first on Indie Traveller.

The small mountain village of Salento has become a staple of Colombia itineraries, being the most convenient place from which to visit the nearby Cocora Valley, home of the world’s tallest wax palms. These trees reach up to 60+ meters (200 feet) and spear up from the ground like massive sailing masts all around the ... Read more The post Salento Alternatives: Filandia & the ‘Secret’ Wax Palm Valley appeared first on Indie Traveller.

There is a really good reason few tourists make it to Colombia’s Pacific coast. It rains… a lot. In fact, the region is listed in the top 10 for most precipitation anywhere on Earth. Being so persistently damp all the time, my backpack soon began to smell of wet dog — and it was a ... Read more The post Bahía Solano: Whale Watching & Wilderness on Colombia’s Pacific Coast appeared first on Indie Traveller.