Saskia Hodson

Kayaking through the protected fjord of Saco do Mamangua in Brazil was heaven – we climbed the area’s very own Sugarloaf and were rewarded with spectacular views of the surrounding islands topped off by a refreshing slice of melon whipped up by our guide. Crossing the salt flats from Chile into Bolivia was an amazing experience, the landscapes are simply stunning and completely unforgettable.

Travelling from Honduras to Belize by speedboat – initially I laughed at our “captain’s” apparel consisting of a pair of goggles worn over aviators and an ancient wetsuit. After 3 hours of crashing up and down with waves pouring into the boat I was seasick, soaking and very contrite. Also, strutting down Ipanema Beach on the first day of a winter break; you feel thoroughly inferior to the bikini clad Brazilian beauties! Best wait for your tan to take hold…