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  • Backpacking in South America: 50+ Must-knows & travel tips for an unbeatable trip

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    Backpacking in South America is a lifelong dream for many avid travellers. It’s a huge region with a lot more diversity than people tend … More

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    How to visit Mercado Tlacolula, the Oaxaca Sunday market you can’t pass up

    Tlacolula Market: what beautiful chaos! If you’re in the city on a Sunday, it’s an absolute must that you experience this Oaxaca Sunday market … More

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    If we only had 2 weeks: Mexico itinerary (Oaxaca state)

    Can you cover a whole state with a 2-week Mexico itinerary? Mmmm no, especially not in a state as packed with natural wonders and … More

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    8 exciting Oaxaca day trips to get you adventuring outside the city

    Sometimes, the best thing to do in a city is to get out of the city. Now, I’m not saying that Oaxaca’s centre doesn’t … More

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    14 fantastic things to do in Oaxaca city, Mexico

    Oaxaca (that is, Oaxaca de Juárez) was always the-one-that-got-away for me; the city that I always wanted to go to during my longer … More

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    Hierve el Agua: Everything you need to know for this awesome Oaxaca day-trip

    When staying in Oaxaca, Mexico, getting to Hierve el Agua is a must-do. Located 65km away near a town called Mitla, it’s a perfect … More

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    How to get from Mexico City to Oaxaca: Buses made easy

    This guide will take you through all of the top tips and FAQs people have when taking buses from Mexico City to Oaxaca, based … More

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    11 tricks & scams in South America that you need to be aware of

    One of the things that worried me most about travelling long-term was the risk of being caught out by tricks & scams in South … More

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    The most interesting Chile tourist attractions not to miss off your bucketlist

    Has the sheer length of the country left you floundered when it comes to deciding which Chile tourist attractions to go and visit? Got … More

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    If we only had 2 weeks: Argentina itinerary (without any hiking!)

    Not everyone is into hiking, and I, for one, absolutely get that. Unfortunately for those people, Argentina is the kind of place where backpackers … More

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    22 unforgettable ways to spend your time in Antigua Guatemala

    Ahhhh Antigua, the place I planned to stay 1 week and ended up staying 5. I never felt like I was running out of … More

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    Five-star Belize excursions for 2022 – as rated by travellers

    Belize may be teeny-tiny, but it’s packed full of things to do. Belize excursions can easily keep you busy for several weeks, and I’m … More

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    Must-sees in Florianópolis: beaches, dunes, hikes and more

    Whether you like adventure, nature or just chilling on different beaches, you won’t be short of things to do in Florianópolis, Brazil. This guide … More

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    The 10 best cities in Colombia (to travel to or live in!)

    What you’ve stumbled upon here is a round-up of what I consider the best cities in Colombia to travel to or live. Traditional, modern, … More

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    Hostel etiquette: Rules for hostel living so your dorm-mates don’t hate you

    Now, it’s been a long time since anyone has been able to travel properly, and people are only just starting to ease themselves back … More

  • How travel bloggers make money: Remote worker/digital nomad works on laptop on a boat in Caribbean paradise

    How do travel bloggers make money?

    Take a step into the curious world of travel blogging! There’s a common misconception that having a travel blog is a near-instant, completely passive … More

  • Backpacker girl on bridge in Monteverde: 11 things to know about costa rica pura vida

    12 things to know about Costa Rica before you visit

    Costa Rica is packed left, right and centre with natural wonders, it’s full to the brim with adventure and has an abundance of wildlife … More

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    9 bits of travel gear every eco-conscious traveller should have in their backpack

    You know what I love? That even if we don’t quite have it all down yet, little by little, a fair chunk of the … More

  • 4 backpackers take in a view of mountains in ecuador: why it's great to have travel on your cv

    12 reasons you shouldn’t worry about gap year travel on your résumé

    Ooh, don’t go away for long, they said, it’ll look bad to have a gap for travel on your résumé, they said. When I … More

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    Things you need to know about Bogotá before visitng

    Bogotá is a pretty intimidating city when you first get here, and it’s not always easy to pick up how things work here straight … More

  • 2 boys fishing at sunset in puerto viejo, costa rica

    If we only had 2 weeks: Costa Rica itinerary

    I kind of see Costa Rica as Latin America for beginners, because the country’s tourism industry is so hot that they’ve adapted to the … More

  • best central american beaches: playa santa teresa costa rica

    The most gorgeous Central American beaches: 22 coastal getaways

    Being right in the Tropics, Central America is a region blessed with beautiful year-round sunshine that basks over its shores, making it packed with … More

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    Breath-taking landmarks in Costa Rica: 16 ideas for your travel bucketlist

    Love it or hate it, there’s one thing you can’t deny about Costa Rica – it’s packed to the brim with stuff to see. … More

  • salento coffee tours colombia fincas review

    Salento coffee tours: Reviewing 3 of travellers’ fave Colombian coffee fincas

    Can you visit Colombia’s coffee region without going to see the inner workings of a coffee farm? Nooooooo, no you can’t. By far the … More

  • 2 weeks backpacking in panama itinerary: san blas palm tree

    If we only had 2 weeks: Panama itinerary

    Panama is unfortunately often overlooked as a holiday destination. If there wasn’t the option of sailing there from Colombia via the San Blas Islands, … More

  • hiking colombia: 11 epic trails and hikes in colombia

    Hiking Colombia’s most epic trails: Grab your walking boots for these 11 hikes

    It’s difficult to get by without hiking Colombia at some point – mass tourism is still a fairly new phenomenon so beautiful vistas and … More

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¡Hola! I'm Lozzy, the backpacker behind the blog. I'm a British gallivanter who fell wildly in love with Latin America when I first touched down back in 2017, and I've been obsessed ever since.

So now, I'm here to show you all the ridiculously incredible things that this region has to offer, and hey, I might even make you chuckle from time to time.

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