What Is Neontraveller?

This is a blog to record some of my adventures on the road for the next few months. I am taking a sabbatical from work and “flash packing” or “holidaying” in South America. My itinerary covers:

Colombia – Bogota, Medellin, Tayrona national park, Cartagena
Chile – Santiago, Valparaiso, Maipo wine tour, Atacama Desert, Puerto Varas, Alerce Andino and Torres del Paine national parks
Peru – Lima, Cusco, Rainbow mountain, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca
Bolivia – La Paz, Uyuni salt flats
Argentina – Buenos Aires, Iguassu falls, El Chalten, Perito Moreno, El Calafate, Mount Fitzroy, Bariloche lake district
Uruguay – Montevideo, Punte del Este, Jose Ignacio (beach and ranch)

See “My Story” page for more on my travel style.

Myanmar: The road (or cycle path) to Mandalay

January 8, 2017 by neontraveller

Although Mandalay sounds traditional and iconic (at least to me!), my research informed me it is a busy city that does not have as many obvious attractions as our other destinations in Myanmar. It is mainly a hub to see various sights surrounding the city and I would say it is missable if time is … Continue reading Myanmar: The road (or cycle path) to Mandalay

Myanmar: Ballooning over Bagan

January 8, 2017 by neontraveller

The temple studded plains of Bagan are a magical sight. Scattered across green fields there are thousands of temples, some of which originate from the 11th century. However, in this earthquake prone region, many of the temples have been restored and rebuilt from rubble over the years. It is a working religious site rather than … Continue reading Myanmar: Ballooning over Bagan

Myanmar: Arriving in Yangon with monks who take selfies

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 by neontraveller

After a fabulous five days over Christmas in Singapore with my in-laws including lots of swimming and tandoori turkey stuffed with biryani (delicious!) on Boxing day, Hiten and I flew to Myanmar (Burma.) Singapore Changi has to be my favourite airport. I highly rate the shops, staff and restaurants. We ate a speedy South Indian … Continue reading Myanmar: Arriving in Yangon with monks who take selfies

Uruguay: Living the high life in Montevideo and Jose Ignacio

December 30, 2016January 3, 2017 by neontraveller

The final leg of my South American adventure was five days in Uruguay. We certainly lived the high life along with some of Buenos Aires’ high society who head to the Uruguayan coast for the summer. Uruguay has a population of 3.3 million, much smaller than its neighbouring countries. Of the 3.3 million, 1.3 live in the … Continue reading Uruguay: Living the high life in Montevideo and Jose Ignacio

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