Latin America
22 Top Things To Do in Peru
Yup I love Peru. It’s as simple as that. The jewel in the South America travel crown for me (and that’s a very high accolade as there’s some seriously great contenders in this continent!), Peru is a land of such diversity, such beautiful scenery, such marvellous culture, such delicious food and such fascinating history, that […]
17 Best Hostels in Peru
Peru really is a backpacker’s paradise and I honestly can’t believe it took me over 10 years of budget travel to finally get here! But finally get here I did, back in 2019, and then, of course, I couldn’t leave! Yes more than 2 months in this country and you basically had to tear me […]
13 Best Things To Do in Salta, Argentina (+ Top 7 Travel Tips)
Located in the north of Argentina, the province of Salta is one of the most wonderful areas to explore in this country. Not only is that down to the incredible landscapes, the strong cultural traditions and beautiful wine of the region, but also to the fact that this part of Argentina is still considered off […]
Top 21 Things To Do in Bolivia
Sandwiched between Brazil, Peru, Chile and Argentina, the South America country of Bolivia can sometimes struggle to get a look in with all those big neighbours around. But get a look in it certainly should, as this smaller South American country doesn’t hold back when it comes to epic things to do here. From the […]
How To Get To Machu Picchu – Best Options, Tickets, Prices & Secret Tips
It’s one of my 55 best things to do in South America and it’s absolutely one of the best things to do in Peru. Yes, the great wonder of Machu Picchu may well qualify for my list of the best travel things to do the world over… if I ever to get round to compiling […]
10 Best Iguazu Falls Tours + 1 Self-Guided Option!
Disclaimer! I’m going to be straight up from the start and say I’m not a huge fan of tours, especially to destinations like Iguazu Falls where they are not really needed. Yes that’s right, you don’t need a tour to go to Iguazu Falls! Easy to access via flight or bus, easy to sightsee around […]
Ultimate Peru Packing List : Tried & Tested!
Oh Peru, the land of magic, mysticism, mountains and Machu Picchu! And that’s not forgetting Peru as the land of the Amazon jungle, the Pacific coast, the Arequipa Desert, Lake Titicaca, the Inca heartland, some amazing colonial cities and a ton of epic foodie fun – all of which just didn’t quite fit into the […]
55 Best Things to Do in South America
Even just the phrase South America can give me the travel goosebumps! Yup, it’s hard to get me more infused with a sense of wanderlust than mentioning this continent. Perhaps it’s because it’s the place I first travelled solo, or perhaps it’s because of the incredible nature, or perhaps it’s just the vibrancy of the […]
How Much Does it Cost to Travel Peru?
Well congratulations! Signs indicate that if you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about travelling to Peru and let me just start by saying you definitely should! One of the South American giants, this country is a feast for travellers and while I certainly wouldn’t consider it off the beaten track, there’s still plenty of […]
Uyuni to Salta : How to Cross From Bolivia to Argentina
If you’re backpacking on an amazing trip through South America, then it’s likely crossing land borders between different countries is going to feature in your adventure. And it doesn’t get more adventurous than having to flee Bolivia, as the President resigns and chaos reigns on the streets, into nearby Argentina… as I did! And before […]
