Steph Dyson

Volunteering’s a great thing to do, right? All those sad-looking children, or abused animals, just waiting for you to come and help them escape the …

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 …

Chile doesn’t always make it to the top of traveler’s itineraries. Travel costs and a more European culture compared with other South American countries have …

Every year there are headlines querying how safe it is to travel in South America, particularly for solo females. You might have read about the …

Home to unexplored – and always arresting – countryside, one of the best ways of exploring South America is through wild camping. Whether you’re planning …

This ‘money’ question is a real issue when it comes to finding meaningful volunteering. For me personally, I’ve never paid to volunteer. That said, I …

One of the activities that had been top of my list since arriving in Bolivia was hiking to the Maragua Crater, a strange rock formation …

One of my favourite parts of learning a language abroad has been those moments where it all goes a little wrong. You know, those wonderful …

Type “find volunteering South America” into Google and it’ll bring up a list of over fourteen million results. Most of these sites will claim they’re offering …

Unlike in Peru, where thousands of tourists visit each year to climb the infamous Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu, Bolivia is hardly known for …

Since arriving in South America, I’ve trawled the net for the most essential adventure travel apps. It quickly became apparent that what works in Europe, …

I still remember that first meeting quite vividly. I had arrived in Sucre, Bolivia the previous day and decided that throwing myself directly into my …

When I’m travelling, I always look out for the more adventurous options. I’ve ridden on the backs of numerous trucks, most memorably almost being crushed …

Travelling, whether it’s a three months or two years trip abroad, has become a popular approach to taking a holiday. And while spending your time …

When you’re travelling, your instinct begs you to demonstrate caution, be wary of your surroundings and maintain a certain distance from others, all as a form …