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 …

Volunteering in South America is a life-changing way of travelling and can help you see a completely different side of the continent, all while making …

I’ve done my fair share of hitchhiking in South America. I’ve ridden on the backs of trucks in Peru and Bolivia, thumbed a lift along Chilean …

When anyone ever asks me which are my favorite countries that I’ve lived in during my three years in South America, my response has always …

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 …

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 …

Snow dappled mountains, carved into glistening ridges by the forces of nature over millennia; lush vines heavily laden with juicy grapes for wine and pisco; …

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 …

It’s no secret that I’m deeply in love with my adopted homeland, Chile. It’s fair to say that few South American countries can compete with …

For some, hitchhiking is a way of travelling that changes perspectives, allowing you to meet local people and really get underneath the skin of a new …

You’ve set off on your big trip, headed to the top places to visit in South America, but it wasn’t quite what you expected. Everywhere …

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 …

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 …

Say the words “northern Chile” and there’s probably only one place that pops into your head: San Pedro de Atacama. Sure, there’s a reason it’s one …

Chile is a country marked by extremes. This is reflected by its great length, which stretches from the Atacama in the north to Tierra del …

Having spent over three years living in Santiago, plus multiple other trips back to Chile where I’ve hitchhiked, road-tripped, and trekked around this country, I …

South America has long been one of the most alluring travel destinations, for a good reason. With its unrivaled natural beauty, range of ecosystems, and …

Move over the Grand Canyon: there’s a much more impressive canyon in town. Peru’s Colca Canyon is the world’s second deepest, measuring in at around …

Home to a spellbinding array of natural landscapes that shift between swathes of jungle, white sand beaches, volcanic craters, and glacier-speckled mountains, South America has …

Possessing towering mountains and windswept deserts, untouched jungle coastlines and cloud forests, snow-capped active volcanoes and large swathes of Amazonian rainforest, Colombia’s natural setting could …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …