The Ultimate Guide to Jardín, Colombia’s Most Atmospheric Colonial Town
So your trip to Colombia has been every bit the adventure you had hoped. You’ve enjoyed the sights and the buzz of Cartagena and Medellin, …
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.
So your trip to Colombia has been every bit the adventure you had hoped. You’ve enjoyed the sights and the buzz of Cartagena and Medellin, …
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 …
On a continent filled with natural splendour, the many spectacular waterfalls of South America are a highlight on many visitors’ trips. Whether it’s a towering …
As the one-time capital of an empire which stretched across much of the continent, Cusco has long been on travellers’ radar. But while Cusco itself …
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 …
Possessing towering mountains and windswept deserts, untouched jungle coastlines and cloud forests, snow-capped active volcanoes and large swathes of Amazonian rain forest, Colombia’s natural setting …
“You should have been here fifteen years ago, before everyone found out” says a jaded traveler, bellied up to the bar in any popular tourist …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 has thrown all travelers’ future plans into disarray. While we hope that travel to South America will be possible soon, the near future certainly …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is …
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 …
A trip that is on many travelers’ bucket lists is to visit the “Lost City of the Incas” – Machu Picchu. One of the seven …