Buenos Aires provides the perfect setting for many beguiling films with its remarkable architecture, cobblestone streets, and nostalgic cafés. Not to mention its vibrant street …
Movies set in Peru had an early start in the South American region, tracing their roots backthe 1890s with the first silent films and the …
Chile is a country full of wonders. Despite its narrow territory, it contains an array of different landscapes to charm all kinds of people. From …
Films are a great way to find new places to visit and inspire people to travel into the unknown, and movies set in Brazil are …
Argentina is a country known for its unique and immeasurable landscapes and diverse society. Not to mention its vibrant street life, dynamic cultural legacy, and …
Some places just truly take your breath away. Stop you dead in your tracks, mouth gaping, in awe – usually of nature’s pure majesty. The …
Chaotic, beautiful, and vibrant, this Argentinian mega-city is an intoxicating mixture of old and new. The hotchpotch of architecture means that while it’s got its …
Argentina is one of the world’s most captivating travel destinations, a country of extremes from the sophisticated vineyards of Mendoza and the urban jungle of …
There are so many things to do on Easter Island I decided to make a helpful Easter Island travel guide after a recent visit to …
I’m sure you’ve all seen the iconic photos from a Bolivia Salt Flat Tour, you know the ones – people sitting in shoes, or sipping …
One of the world’s most fascinating countries, there are so many things to do in Brazil that adventure-hungry travelers are spoilt for choice. Whether you …
“You went traveling in South America alone? Are you crazy? Didn’t you feel unsafe the whole time? I don’t know whether I’d be more afraid …
You heard it here first: Santa Cruz de Mompox in Colombia is going to be the next ‘big thing’, Cartagena before the tourism explosion. A …
On my second visit to Lima this year I was determined to see another side of the city – and to explore it further and …
Ouro Preto in Brazil is a former colonial mining town and UNESCO World Heritage Site (my #223!) located in the Serra do Espinhaço mountains, only …
There are so many things to do in Rio de Janeiro, an urban landscape famed around the world for so much! It’s a city like …
Have you heard of the alluring San Blas Islands of Panama, locally known as Guna Yala? Have you seen the post-card perfect shots of deserted …
As any regular reader might know, traveling to UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world is a bit of an obsession of mine. As of …
Chile is one of the world’s most underrated travel destinations, a country of extremes from the sophisticated vineyards of Valle del Maipo and the urban …
I think I have fallen in love with Buenos Aires. A vibrant, contrasting city with a ridiculous amount of things to do – if it’s …
Nothing beats staring up into the starry night, a billion lights staring back at you from the great beyond. The feeling of being so completely …
Situated 620 miles off the coast of Ecuador, away from the hustle and the worries of modern life, Galapagos Islands seem to be a paradise …
Buenos Aires is a city like no other. A city of tango, food, shopping, and nightlife. A city that inspires to greatness, that gets under …
On planning my visit to Peru swimming with sea lions in Lima was not on my radar. I didn’t even know Lima had any wildlife and had …
Adrenaline filled mountain biking and a calm and tranquil walk amongst a secluded palm forest… Not exactly a likely mix right? But somehow it works, …
Medellin, Columbia is a city with a rich, storied history – it was founded as part of a Spanish colony, and then later became a …
The Portal de la Marquesa Boutique Hotel is one of those perfect boutique hotels you day-dream about while stuck in an office cubicle. A beautifully …
Have you heard of Buga, a sleepy town in Colombia’s Cauca Valley most famously known for religious pilgrimages? No? I’m pretty sure you hadn’t, as …
Do you dream of cocktails at sunset? White sand under your toes and the sound of waves crashing on the beach? A stress-free location away …
So on my recent trip to South America I got to do some absolutely incredible things – traversing the Inca Trail, exploring the remote Galápagos …
Sucre, the first capital of Bolivia [and still the constitutional capital], is a diverse, lively, and intriguing university town which offers a ridiculous amount to …
When you think of Peru and ancient civilizations most people would automatically imagine the famous Incas, with their ruined cities and of course Machu Picchu. …
Now before I start I’d just like to make one thing clear – that this isn’t another blog on how to get to Machu Picchu for …
Stuck and struggling to figure out how to catch a direct bus from Chiclayo in Peru to Cuenca to Ecuador? Pulling hair out trying to …
Snow-capped mountains peek above the clouds in the distance, overlooking the chaotic mess of traffic and smog left far below. Throngs of tiny, tiny people …
Ok – I know a review of a hostel should at least start off being as unbiased as possible, but screw it, I’m just going …
Located 600 miles of the Ecuadorian coastline are the Galapagos Islands, a series of islands known for their highly diverse and rich ecosystems and also …
So you’re in the famous Colombia coffee triangle and want to experience an authentic coffee tour? Obviously, you want to experience the rich Colombian coffee …
Trying to decide on the easiest way to get around the main tourist attractions in Peru and Bolivia? Overwhelmed by all the options of bus …
Tucked away in the far-flung reaches of the Ecuadorian Amazon, there sits a boutique lodge perched on the edge of a tranquil lagoon. Located in …
Popayan is perhaps one of the most underrated tourist attractions in Colombia. Nicknamed La Ciudad Blanca, or ‘the White City’ Popayan is one of South …
A journey to South Colombia just wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the mysterious San Agustin – home of possibly the world’s cutest UNESCO …
All too often tours and day trips can feel sterile, overcrowded, or it can be hard to get a real feel for a place. But …
Lima might be the Gastronomical Capital of South America – but Arequipa, the UNESCO listed stylish cousin to the north is now giving it a solid run …
At the border of Peru and Bolivia, high in the Andes mountains, an immense, pristine lake shimmers its deep shade of blue – inviting you …
The National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro in Cauca, Colombia is one of the most important archaeological finds in South America, which is surprising – because …
To explore the exotic Bazurto Market in Cartagena is to askew the touristy and picture perfect historic old town, and discover the diversity and chaos …
I love travel, learning about the world and developing an empathy with my fellow humans. It’s one of the biggest thrills in life, and yet …
I love the street art of South America! So vibrant, so colourful and inspirational! And Colombia is leading the pack, with its capital Bogota quickly …
São Paulo as a city surprised me. It’s one of those travel destinations that is continually under-rated with most guides and backpackers seeing it as …
Sometimes in life, you have these unexpected moments, pure, unchallenged, life altering moment that you remember forever…. That no matter the years you can always …
The soaring mountains, up-and-coming cities, weaving rivers and ancient traditions of Peru make it a lifetime adventure destination. Coming to the heartland of the Inca …
Cabo Polonio is an unexpected gem, much like Uruguay in general where it is found, and this Cabo Polonio Travel Guide will inspire you to …
While in Santiago recently on a LAN stopover I decided I hadn’t had enough of the Andes and that a visit to the mountains was …
Cartagena, the famed walled-city that for hundreds of years acted as the gateway to the colonies of South America, is easily the most popular tourist …
So you have found yourself in the city of Huaraz and looking at escaping into the Cordillera Blanca mountains (part of the Huascaran National Park …
When you’re exploring a new city or even a new country food is one of the most of the most exciting parts. It’s something we …
Have you been travelling in Bolivia and feel a bit landlocked? Craving nature, clean-air, panoramic vistas and blue waters? Then don’t miss hiking Isla del …
I think street art has to be my favourite type of art. It can take a ridiculous number of forms – abstract, political, fun, raw, …
They say that Colombia has all of Latin America in one country. While we wouldn’t presume to say this, it does reflect the complexity and …
With stunning mountain ranges, endless opportunities for adventure, and fascinating history, Peru is a Latin American country you could explore for months. Even if you …