The Ultimate Peru Itinerary: From One Week to One Month of Travel
Home to an abundance of cultural and archaeological sites, many of which are surrounded by breath-taking nature, Peru is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. And …
Adventure Travel
Are you looking for a unique adventure in South America? You've come to the right place.
Since October 2014, I've been exploring the length and breadth of South America to find the most adventurous and most "beyond-the-beaten-trail" places.
I've hiked in Torres del Paine National Park twice, explored practically every nook and cranny of Patagonia and discover Peruvian archaeological sites such as Kuelap and Choquequirao that rival even Machu Picchu, all while documenting my experiences and the information that you need to go there too.
In this part of the website, you'll find articles to inspire you to get yourself over to South America as quickly as humanly possible, including extensive, expert-written guides to under-the-radar-destinations and articles about this continent's exceptional wild landscapes, unique cultures and fascinating heritage sites.
The Complete South America Packing List: For Vacationing, Backpacking & Hiking
So you’re going on an adventure to South America? Working out exactly what to pack for a short vacation or a longer term backpacking trip …
The Best Time to Visit South America: By Month and Season
South America has always carried an air of adventure. Ancient civilisations, towering mountain ranges, endless rainforests, and exotic cuisines: all are the makings of an …
The 31 Best Places to Visit in South America
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 …
Four Mind-Blowing Bolivia Itineraries For 10 Days to One Month of Traveling
Fantastically biodiverse and with a rich cultural and historical heritage, Bolivia is filled with jaw-dropping natural wonders and plenty to pack into a Bolivia itinerary …
The 10 Safest South American Countries to Visit in 2021, Ranked
Travel in South America has so much appeal. It’s an area known for its dramatic natural beauty, rich, millennia-old cultural heritage and warm communities. However, …
Coronavirus Lockdowns in South America: Readers’ Experiences of Curtailing and Cancelling Trips
Coronavirus has thrown all travelers’ future plans into disarray. While we hope that travel to South America will be possible soon, the near future certainly …
This Sustainable Tour to an Indigenous Weaving Collective Unveils the Hidden Reality of Cartagena
The city of Cartagena has the feeling of a film set. At the heart of its walled old town, a grid-like structure of narrow cobbled …
The 15 Best Hikes in Patagonia You Can Do Without a Guide
Home to the final, southernmost stretch of the Andes Mountains as they plunge into the Pacific Ocean, Patagonia is a remarkable place for hiking, particularly …
15 of the Best Day Hikes in Torres del Paine National Park For All Abilities
If there’s one place you’ve heard about in Patagonia, bets are it’s Torres del Paine National Park. This protected area in Southern Chilean Patagonia is …
21 Unique Tourist Attractions You Can’t Miss in Guyana
When you hear the name “Guyana”, what do you think? Perhaps that it’s a place in Africa? Maybe the location of the Jonestown massacre? Or, …
Coronavirus in Latin America: What’s the Latest News?
As global cases of coronavirus hit 118,000 infected and 4,000 dead and the World Health Organisation declares the outbreak a pandemic back in March 2020, …
Everything You Need to Know Before Driving in Patagonia
There are a number of places around the globe that just lend themselves towards a road trip. Patagonia is one of them; a place of …
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Torres del Paine O Circuit
While the W trek may be what brings the hordes to the park, the O Circuit is Torres del Paine National Park’s undisputed gem. Untouched …
South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
South America is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is …
Chilean Protests: Is it Still Safe to Travel to Chile?
Despite Chile’s reputation as one of the safest and most politically stable countries in South America, on Friday the 18th of October 2019, protests erupted …
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
A trip that is on many travelers’ bucket lists is to visit the “Lost City of the Incas” – Machu Picchu. One of the seven …
South America’s 11 Best Hikes: The Ultimate Trekking Guide
South America has incredibly diverse landscapes and so of course has some of the world’s best hikes! Most notably, there are the Andes, the second …
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) is on your must-see list. The world’s largest salt flat, …
16 Unique and Unusual Things to Do in Guatemala
Volcanoes wreathed with thick clouds and ready to be climbed. Rural towns and villages alive with chaotic but thrilling street markets, where locals dress in …
Women-Only Travel Groups: Meet a Female-Run Company Leading the Way
I’m an independent traveller. My travel bread and butter is disappearing off into the most remote, beyond-the-beaten-trail destinations as I channel my insatiable desire to …
25 Unusual & Unmissable Things To Do In La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, the Bolivian de-facto capital, is both chaotic, high-altitude city and a hot-bed of fascinating new tourist activities – all of which reflect the …
The 10 Best Hotels in Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is amongst the world’s most dreamed-about destinations and often tops the agenda of travellers bound for Chile. Declared a …
Huanchaco: The Complete Guide to this Peruvian Beach Town
On the northwest coast of Peru, a stone’s throw from pretty, colonial Trujillo, lies the sleepy but stunning beach town of Huanchaco – a destination …