Planning a trip to Latin 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 Latin America expert. I know how stressful it can feel planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to this region. I’ve traveled extensively around Latin America, living in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia and spending months in Argentina and Costa Rica – and written multiple guidebooks about the region, too.
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Highlights of South America
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The Only Tips You Need For Adventure Travel in Patagonia
As a territory that only comprises two main roads, starting in Puerto Montt and Bariloche in the respective Chilean and Argentinian sides, it’s fair to …
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Easter Island Travel Essentials: Everything to Know Before You Go
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 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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Moon Chile: my brand-new guidebook jam-packed with inspirational itineraries and thousands of expert recommendations to make planning your next trip to Chile easy.
Researched across three years of living in Chile, Moon Chile is the comprehensive guide to Chile, Patagonia, and beyond.
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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Chilean Tierra del Fuego: The Remote Patagonia You’ve Been Looking For
Patagonia has long been an obsession of mine and one where I’ve covered a fair distance, having traveled across the years from the very northern …
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Costa Rica Unveiled: The 15 Best Places to Visit for First-Timers in 2024
Few countries in the world can compare with Costa Rica. Hosting an abundance of tropical rainforests, picture-perfect beaches, and an incredible abundance of wildlife, this …
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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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Latest South America travel guides
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Peru vs Ecuador: Which Should You Pick For Your Next Trip?
With big-ticket destinations such as the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, both Ecuador and Peru are on many travelers’ bucket lists. But you have time …
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Money in Argentina: Understanding cash, credit card, and the blue dollar
Thinking of visiting Argentina? Don’t be caught off guard by its complicated exchange market. At any given time there are a dozen parallel markets for …
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Machu Picchu 101: Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is the main reason most people visit Peru. Set among forest-clad mountains northeast of Cusco, these historic ruins were chosen as one of …
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Transportation in Argentina: How to get around by flight, bus, and rental car
Did you know that Argentina spans the same length from north to south as the distance from Portugal to Russia? It’s no wonder you’re feeling …