Buenos Aires, an Argentinian jewel with a sprinkle of European flair
We have SO MUCH to say about this incredible city. In total, we stayed 2 weeks […]
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The Beer Guide: Peru
Like Chile, Peru is another country that geographically has everything, but the national sense of pride
The Beer Guide: Bolivia
Being the continent’s poorest country in terms of GDP per capita, Bolivia was quite a shock
The Beer Guide: Chile
If someone asked you about the alcoholic beverages scene in Chile, you’d be forgiven for jumping
Cobbled beauty in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
A little port town, which we only really visited because the ferry to Buenos Aires was much cheaper from there than from MVD, Colonia del Sacramento is picturesque, with charming cobbled streets and views of Buenos Aires over estuary.
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Montevideo, Uruguay: South America’s most chilled capital
The vibe is Montevideo is… chilled. Thankfully, our experience of Montevideo changed dramatically once we knew people here. We made enough friends in the hostel to jovially drink the nights away, but we felt like our daytime exploration was kind of done within a few days.
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Sunbathe with the elite in Punta del Este, the Miami of Uruguay
It’s hard to really judge this city because we went in October, when the resort is facing serious down-time.. Saying that, Punta del Este has a huge reputation for being the coolest play to vacay if you’re a wealthy young thang, so we’ll give it the benefit of the doubt.
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Cabo Polonio, going off-grid in coastal Uruguay
There’s not just one reason that Cabo Polonio, Uruguay, is interesting, it has a whole host
Punta del Diablo, Uruguay’s laidback Atlantic paradise
Punta del Diablo is quaint, beautiful and a little touristy, but is on the edge of the Parque Nacional de Santa Teresa with lengthy, untouched beaches and stunning greenery. The town is a popular holiday destination for Uruguayans during the summer season (Dec-Jan).
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How easy is eating gluten-free in Uruguay?
It’s honestly hard to say whether it’s easy to eat gluten-free in Uruguay. That’s because although the national cuisine can only be described as “Meat’n’Wheat”, gluten-free products are often easier to find in Uruguayan shops than in the UK.
The Beer Guide: Argentina
Here’s my guide to Argentinian beer brands, with all our alcohol market observations from 6 weeks
The Beer Guide: Uruguay
Despite being a somewhat sleepy country with an incredibly relaxed vibe (even in the capital Montevideo),
Learn from our travel mistakes
From getting back with an ex who resembled Hagrid to hitting “Reply All” when joking about
Planning a route across South America
We always knew we wanted to travel in South America, but that’s a pretty big region, and at first the thought of planning a route felt more overwhelming than choosing which colour wire to have on my braces when I was 13. Here’s how we went about it.