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Simon Willis

(He/Him)
Colombia, Ecuador, Medellín, Peru
Covers:  Adventure, sustainability
Travel Journalist covering Latin America and Switzerland. I write for the Washington Post, Boston Globe, Afar, Guardian Bradt and Delta simonwillistravels.wordpress.com

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Treading Carefully in the Galapagos | Kagumu Adventures

Treading Carefully in the Galapagos | Kagumu Adventures

kagumuadventures.com — The Galapagos is among the most fragile archipelagos on earth. Read a first-hand account of the importance of protecting its ecosystems.

Turtle power on a solo trip to Colombia

Turtle power on a solo trip to Colombia

kagumuadventures.com — Kagumu founder, Simon Willis, explores one of the world's most biodiverse regions, searching for nesting sea turtles on what he thinks is a deserted Pacific beach.

A rebirth of ancient skills revitalises a village in Peru's Sacred Valley

A rebirth of ancient skills revitalises a village in Peru's Sacred Valley

The Guardian — A tourist boom and natural disaster almost led to the extinction of an ancient way of life but, thanks to a women-led initiative, old weaving techniques and economic viability have returned

7 Reasons to Drop Everything and Visit Colombia Right Now

7 Reasons to Drop Everything and Visit Colombia Right Now

AFAR — Coffee, nature, architecture: 7 reasons to visit Colombia right now

Educational Travel for Students | Kagumu Adventures

Educational Travel for Students | Kagumu Adventures

kagumuadventures.com — Looking for the best place for an academic trip in Latin America? Choose from our subject-focused educational tours for students with Kagumu Adventures.

In Colombia, herding cattle like a real llanero

In Colombia, herding cattle like a real llanero

The Washington Post — At this dude ranch in Colombia's Los Llanos region, you can ride and herd like a cowboy, or zip-line if you prefer.

The magic factor to a solo Colombia adventure: Turtle power

The magic factor to a solo Colombia adventure: Turtle power

The Washington Post — A lone traveler makes friends - and adds whale-watching to his trip - at an eco-lodge in El Valle.

The Washington Post

In Colombia, the estate of the late drug lord Pablo Escobar

In Colombia, the estate of the late drug lord Pablo Escobar

The Washington Post

Wrestling with a guilty conscience while watching bulls toppled - The Boston Globe

Wrestling with a guilty conscience while watching bulls toppled - The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe — I've come to Villavicencio, Colombia, to understand the fascination of watching bulls flipped over at high speeds.

A Hidden Village You Need to See on the Way to Machu Picchu

A Hidden Village You Need to See on the Way to Machu Picchu

AFAR — How to go beyond the Inca Trail in Peru to discover hidden villages with crafts and locals.

The Best Alpine Adventures by AFAR on Postcard

The Best Alpine Adventures by AFAR on Postcard

postcard.inc — Europe's shining glory, the Alps offer a glittering range of activities. World-class resorts attract waves of skiers, epic journeys like the Haute Route lure...