Group Travel
What I’ve Learned from OWR Travel trips (9 reflections)
Hi, I'm Steve, founder of OWR Travel. Last year I joined all of our trips – it was great fun and I got to meet a lot of amazing people. I recently sat down to reflect on the commonalities I see across our trips. Here’s what I noticed. 1. Everyone arrives with the...
My Recent Experiences of Solo Travel (and how they compare to group travel)
In this post, Steve Dillon, founder of Other Way Round Travel shares some of his experiences from a recent solo travel trip. Recently I decided to leave my home base of London, UK to work remotely in Latin America. It’s part trip “recce” - I’ll be travelling Mexico,...
OWR Guest Q&A – Francesca, UK
Tell us a bit about yourself Hi, my names Francesca, I'm 32, from the UK, and work as a Civil Engineer. Why did you book this trip? A mixture between wanting to see a lesser visited country in South America and also to have a ready-made group of friends to experience...
Rediscovering the Joy of Life on a Trip to Medellin, Colombia
In this post Leslie (based out of New York City, USA) shares how her trip to Medellin, Colombia with Other Way Round Travel helped inspire her to make the most out of life. How a Group Trip Inspired My Personal GrowthIn the spring of 2019, I found my life solidifying;...
OWR Guest Q&A – Varsha, UK
Tell us a bit about yourself Hi. I'm Varsha Patel, aged 40, live in North-West London and work in the Civil Service. I travelled with Other Way Round Travel on their 15-day Colombia All-In trip. Why did you book this trip? I had wanted to travel to Colombia for a few...
Travelling Colombia with Other Way Round Travel – Tom, London
In this post Tom Bostock (from London, UK) tells us about his experience while travelling Colombia on one of our group tours. My Experience Travelling Colombia Simply put my experience travelling Colombia with Other Way Round Travel was incredible. I had been on a few...
Travelling With Strangers on a Group Tour? Here’s 13 Massive Upsides
The Benefits of Travelling With StrangersTravel is more than checking items off a bucket list. We're pulled like magnets to terrain we've never seen hoping to come away with an altered perspective on the world. It allows us to meet new people, experience foreign...
Group Travel for Introverts? (the best of both worlds)
In this post Francesca Ball (from the UK) tells us what it's like travelling on a group tour as an introvert, based on her experience during a Colombia group tour with Other Way Round Travel. A Dilemma – Solo Travel vs Group travelIt was late Spring in 2019 and I was...
Swapping Solo Travel for Group Tour – a first timer’s experience!
In this post Teresa Schumacher shares her experience of swapping solo travel to join a group tour of Colombia with Other Way Round Travel. From Solo Travel to Group TourWhen I was eleven years old, I went on a group tour of Spain with my aunt. Ten days,...
Why I Started a Group Travel Company for 30 Somethings
Hi, I’m Steve, founder of Other Way Round, a group travel company focused on adventure trips for 25-45 year old travellers. I wanted to share a little about my journey and what inspired me to start this company.Here's Why I Started a Tour GroupIn my early-30s, I was...
Group Travel In Your 30s & 40s – what you need to know
Hi, I’m Steve. About two years ago I started a group travel company called Other Way Round. I done it because - I’d been on group trips before and experienced how amazing they could be I felt there was a need for a more modern version of a group tour that better...
Our Tips for Searching for Great Tour Companies
Our lives are becoming increasingly busier which means many of us find it impossible to match schedules with friends and partners. For some of us this means that travelling and holidaying alone has become the norm and the demand for great tour companies continues to...
Small Group Tours for 30 & 40 Year Olds – Debunking the Myths
For many people, Small Group Tours in their 30s and 40s is not something they would typically consider. They can often be perceived as being too "touristy". Here founder of Other Way Round, Steve Dillon, highlights the most common myths associated with group travel...
Solo Travel
29 Tips When Travelling Alone for the First Time
Our Best Tips for Travelling SoloThe single most difficult part of solo travel is deciding to go. Especially for the very first time. The act of travelling solo, however, is far easier than we build it up to be. Partially because in today's day and age, we spend very...
Immersive Travel – Here’s 13 Ways to Travel Deeper
Our Very Best Tips on Immersive Travel If you've read any of our stuff before, you'll know that we're massive advocates of immersive travel. To experience life from within the places we visit on our group trips, rather on the outside looking in. It's a philosophy we...
Solo Travel to Brazil (everything you need to know)
A Guide to Solo Travel in BrazilSilky white sand beaches fringed with tropical palms draw massive crowds to Brazil every year. But it's not just beaches that capture the imagination of would-be travelers. Brazil is the co-owner of one of the most spectacular...
26 (Awe-Inspiring) Best Places to Visit in South America
South America's Most Spectacular DestinationsPlanning a visit to South America? Let's pack your itinerary with the most stunning destinations the continent has to offer. As a whole, South America is a diverse land-mass filled with rugged mountain terrain, icy...
5 Amazing Destinations For Solo Travel in Latin America
Solo Travel in Latin AmericaFor solo travelers, Latin America promises warmth, excitement, and diversity found in few regions of the world. Consisting of sunny island nations scattered across the Caribbean, modern South American cities, Mexican pueblos & the...
38 Practical Tips for Solo Female Travellers
Our Best Solo Female Travel TipsLet's talk about solo female travel. For starters, where should women travel? Everywhere. Seriously. Women live in every single country in the world. They make up about 50% of the population in each country. Contrary to popular opinion,...
Solo Travel to Peru (everything you need to know)
A Guide to Solo Travel in PeruThe temptation of intrepid exploration, ancient historical ruins, and top-notch cuisine has drawn adventurous solo travelers to Peru for decades. Mostly to marvel at one of the seven wonders of the world. But there's a lot more to Peru...
Solo Travel to Mexico (everything you need to know)
A Guide to Solo Travel in MexicoBy the numbers, resort towns like Cancun, Cabo, & Puerto Vallarta see the majority of Mexico's tourists. Families and couples looking for a luxurious resort vacation. But Mexico has an overabundance of attractions and experiences...
Solo Travel to South America (including 7 countries you can’t miss)
A Guide to Solo Travel in South AmericaSouth America is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth. The misty mountaintops of Peru and Patagonia, bold Brazilian beaches, and the glistening salt flats of Bolivia attract travelers from all over the world...
This Too Shall Pass: Learning Life’s Lessons Through Travel
In this post Teresa Schumacher gives an insight into how challenges faced while travelling have taught her some of the most important lessons in life. Lessons Learned Through TravelIt was an unseasonably cold day. The wind weaved fiercely through the heavily...
5 Amazing Upsides to Being Single in Your 30s & 40s
Single in Your 30s or 40s? So you’re in your 30s or 40s, single and maybe not quite where you expected to be by now? Perhaps you always thought you’d be married with kids by this point. “Settled down”. Or at least moving in that direction anyway. But somehow, life...
Solo Travel vs Group Travel – which is right for you?
Solo Travel vs Group TravelIt’s time to start planning your next awesome adventure. But, for whatever reason, your usual travel buddy can’t make it (yep - we know the feeling). You’re therefore facing the prospect of travelling alone. There are several options...
3 Amazing Holiday Destinations for Your 30th Birthday
Where to Travel for Your 30th Birthday?Approaching your 30th birthday and looking to do something extra special to mark the occasion? How about taking an overseas trip? Not just any bog standard foreign holiday though. (it is your 30th after all) But how about an...
Discovering Solo Female Travel in My 30s
In this post Teresa Schumacher tells us about her journey towards discovering Solo Female Travel in her 30s and shares her experience of travelling with other solo females travellers during a tour of Colombia with Other Way Round. A Group of Female Solo Travellers A...
Solo Female Travel: to Colombia and Beyond
We're delighted to bring you this guest post on "solo female travel" by Teresa Schumacher of Candid Voyage. Teresa is a travel writer, photographer, adventure seeker, and endless explorer. When she's not off exploring you can find her in a small town in Ohio where...
Solo Travel In Your 30s – here’s 5 alternatives to staying home
This post was written by Steve Dillon, founder of Other Way Round, a group travel company specialising in adventure trips for 25-45 year olds. He's passionate about encouraging fellow 30 somethings to give solo travel a try, and he shares 5 ways to go about it....
Exploring Colombia Alone: Options for Solo Travellers
More and more people are travelling and taking holidays by themselves. For some, travelling alone is a choice - a chance to test your character, experience something new and ‘find yourself’. You know who you are. But for many other people, while travelling alone may...
Mexico Travel
Oaxaca, Mexico – 11 Reasons to Fall in Love with this Stunning City
Oaxaca, Mexico. Located right in the middle of this huge country, and pronounced “Wahaca”, this city (which actually feels a lot more like a town) is in itself worth making the trip to Mexico for. It’s a magical little place and one we love dearly. We spend 3 nights...
Tulum, Mexico – what’s it really like?
If you haven’t heard of Tulum yet, where have you been? (not on Instagram obviously) A few years back it was known to insiders as the quiet, bohemian alternative to Cancun and Playa del Carmen (Mexico’s party cities). But, these days, it does seems like everyone’s...
Peru Travel
2 Epic Days in the Amazon, Peru
The Amazon rainforest is huge. It covers 9 countries – Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela, French Guiana and of course Peru. It is also breathtaking. Somewhere that instantly puts life into perspective and brings a sense of peace and awe at...
15 Reasons to Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
As I lay flat in my sleeping bag at 12,000 ft, each thunder clap shaking the very ground beneath me, I questioned what exactly had left me up in these mountains in the first place. The torrential downpour had begun shortly after dinner and I was exhausted from our...
Inca Trail & Machu Picchu with OWR Travel
As part of our 12-day Peru trip one of the massive highlights is hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Here we share a little of what to expect. First up, if you didn’t already know, it’s worth some background on what this actually is. Machu Picchu – is an ancient...
Colombia Travel
Jardin, Colombia – A Little Slice of Paradise
So, funny story. When we started running our first group tours in Colombia, almost without fail, each of my Colombian friends would excitedly tell me “you need to take your guests to Jardin”! And so, I’d take a look on Google, and it certainly looked very cool. A...
Adventure Travel in Colombia – A Thrill Seeker’s Paradise!
A Guide to the Best Colombian Adventure Travel Feeling adventurous? A trip to Colombia has everything you need to get your blood pumping. Grueling multi-day treks, rugged wild-camping, paragliding, ATV-riding, and even canoeing deep into the Amazon Rainforest....
Best Hikes in Colombia – A Guide to the Most Impressive Hiking in Colombia
Colombia's Most Epic Journeys on FootJust 20 years ago exploring the rural corners of Colombia's beautiful national parks and isolated communities was a wasted effort. A good way to invite mugging or worse. But times have changed. Colombia is thriving. A safe travel...
12 Most Beautiful Towns in Colombia (You Absolutely Must Visit)
A Guide to The Most Magical Pueblos in ColombiaTravelers are always in search of the world's most magnificent places. Dramatic landscapes that leave you in awe of nature and quaint towns far away from your bustling city life back home. You're searching for a Colombian...
35 Interesting Facts About Colombia (You Probably Didn’t Know)
Some Fun and Interesting Facts About ColombiaCurious about Colombia? You binge-watched Narcos on Netflix and saw a few jaw-dropping travel photos on Instagram and now you want to know what this country is all about. Well, look no further. The country that exists today...
Tayrona National Park: In-Depth Guide to Otherworldly Parque Tayrona
Welcome to Parque Tayrona, ColombiaTayrona National Park. A stunning piece of Caribbean paradise. Some of the highest coastal mountain peaks in the world pressed against the turquoise sea. A destination that takes your breath away. When planning a trip to Colombia, a...
5 Best Cities to Visit in Colombia
Your Guide to Colombia's Most Vibrant CitiesThe allure of cities is undeniable. Paris, Barcelona, and London have long been at the top of the travelers' bucket list. Highly-esteemed for their culture, culinary excellence, and man-made beauty. But Colombia has a few...
Ultimate Guide of Things to Do in Guatape, Colombia
Guatape: Colombia's Kaleidoscopic PuebloTeetering along cobblestone streets past rows of vividly hued shops, the precipice of the El Peñon looming in the background. You could only be in Guatapé. Situated just two-hours outside of Medellin, Guatapé is a rural farming...
Ultimate Guide of Things to Do in Cartagena (Colombia)
Cartagena – Colombia's Vibrant Caribbean Getaway A city of soft yellows and bright oranges. Colourful walls and welcoming locals. Traditions and historical buildings have remained intact but a huge tourist infrastructure has grown around them. Cartagena is the most...
Is Colombia Safe to Travel?
Planning a trip to Colombia but questioning whether that's a smart idea? Is it actually safe to travel Colombia? If you're on the fence then it's well worth taking the time to read this wonderful story by Teresa Schumacher of Candid Voyage, who has travelled Colombia...
23 Things to Expect on an Other Way Round Trip (to Colombia)
Hola! We’re Other Way Round and we specialise in Colombia trips for adventure loving people aged 25-45. Thinking about joining one of our trips? Here’s what you can expect.1. You're going to see a lot of epic views (and we mean everywhere). These are just a few.Like...
Bean by Bean: a Journey into Colombia’s Coffee Region
In this post we journey into Colombia's Coffee Region and take a closer look at coffee farming, production and coffee tourism in Colombia - written by Teresa Schumacher for Other Way Round. There’s a long line in the coffee shop this morning. A man in a crisp suit...
9 Things to Do in Bogota (plus everything you need to know before visiting)
Planning a trip to Colombia and wondering if the mountain capital is worth spending your valuable travel time in? With the balmy Caribbean Coastline, arid deserts, lush jungles, and coffee plantations all calling your name you can't be blamed for trying to limit your...
8 Best Places to Visit in Colombia (with limited time)
This is a guest post covering the 'Best Places to Visit in Colombia' by Geena Truman of Bartender Abroad, a freelance travel writer constantly on the move. From climbing active volcanoes in Indonesia to braving hurricane-force winds on a wintery Icelandic road-trip;...
An Immersive 2 Weeks in Colombia with Other Way Round
Planning to spend 2 weeks in Colombia but don’t know where to start? The diversity of Colombia is ridiculous. There is so much to see and do that you could easily spend months travelling it. So how on earth do you cram it all into a 2 week Colombia itinerary? Well,...
The Definitive Guide To Colombia Travel
Whether you’re planning a trip to Colombia or still making your mind up about visiting, we’ve put together an unbeatable guide to Colombia travel to help you to decide when to go, where to stay and what to do when you get there. We’ve used our insider knowledge and...
What it’s Really Like Living in Medellin: An Insider’s Perspective
We often get asked, ‘is it safe to travel to Colombia?’ Although for a long time Colombia has been successfully shaking off its chequered past, recent interest and stigma surrounding Colombia’s safety has surfaced again thanks to popular shows like Narcos. However, if...
10 of The Most Beautiful Places in Colombia (and what to do when you get there)
Colombia is one of the most diverse countries and best holiday destinations on Earth and we want to tell you about the most beautiful places in Colombia. Split into 5 geographical regions, each area offers its own unique dose of natural beauty; from rugged mountain...
Why Colombia is Being Voted as Best Holiday Destination
I’ll never forget the first time that I visited Colombia. I was going to visit the family of my then Colombian girlfriend and had absolutely no idea of what to expect. All I knew was that Colombia was the birth place of Shakira , that I always loved to watch their...
When is the Best Time to Visit Colombia?
What do you remember most about your worst vacation? Was it the bad accommodation, terrible weather or the endless queues at those places of interest that everyone had turned up to see on the same days as you? We feel your pain! There’s nothing worse than waiting all...