Planning a trip to South America? I’m here to help
I’m Steph, a travel journalist, guidebook author and the brains behind Worldly Adventurer. Most importantly, I’m a South America expert. I know how stressful it can feel planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to this continent. I’ve been there, done that and even written the guidebook about it.
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South America is a destination that’s been on your list. Forever. But the nuts and bolts of planning a trip to this continent can feel more than daunting.
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Highlights of South America
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The Practical Guide to Visiting Easter Island Without Breaking the Bank
With its mysterious, stoic moai watching over the island and craterous, seemingly barren landscapes that hint at a turbid, fascinating history, Easter Island** (aka Isla de …
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the ‘W’ Trek in Torres del Paine Without A Tour
Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park is one of the absolute highlights of a visit to Patagonia – I should know, I’ve done it …
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The Adventure Traveler’s Patagonia Packing List
When I first visited Patagonia in March 2016, I didn’t know what to expect. Sure, I’d read Bruce Chatwin’s “In Patagonia” and heard tales of …
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An Expert Guide to Visiting El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
If you’re visiting Bolivia, chances are, the Salar de Uyuni (aka the Bolivian Salt Flats or Uyuni Salt Flats) is on your must-see list. The …
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Sustainable travel in South America
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7 Things I Learned From Travelling Plastic-Free
Our relationship with plastic has altered noticeably in recent years. There’s been a growing recognition that we cannot continue to rely upon single-use plastic, which …
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How to Be a More Responsible Traveler This Year
The past few years, the idea of being a responsible traveler has hit the headlines. And, with the global climate crisis now finally getting the …
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How to Hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Hiking to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list destination for many. But what many visitors to Peru don’t realise is that there are far more options …
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The 10 Best Day Trips from Cartagena, Colombia’s Walled City
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – not to be confused with the one in Spain – is known for its beautiful old town. Inside, you’ll find …
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Latest South America travel guides
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The 13 Best National Parks in Argentina: From Hiking to Hotsprings and Endemic Wildlife
Argentina ranks as the eighth largest country in the world, measuring up at about a third of the USA in size. It’s no wonder that …
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The 17 Best Restaurants in Bogota: From Fine-Dining Dishes to Traditional Colombian Fare
High up beside the peaks of the Andes sits Bogota, Colombia’s capital and largest city. The cool days and cold nights tend to work up …
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The 27 Best Restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia
Strolling down the narrow streets of old Cartagena on a sultry evening evokes a different era. Not so long ago this was one of Latin …
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The 31 Best Hotels in Chile: From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia
Whether you’re headed to Chile to explore the vast, superlatively beautiful landscapes of Patagonia in the south, going north to the parched, volcanic terrain of …