The Beer Guide: Brazil
Where to start with beer in Brazil? Somewhat of an anomaly among Latin America due to […]
What is The Beer Guide?
During our trip, I (Andy) have decided to write a beer guide for each country we
If we only had 2 weeks: Uruguay itinerary
Uruguay is teeny enough that the longest bus you’ll have to take is 5 hours from Montevideo up to Punta del Diablo, which is on the border with Brazil. So don’t panic when you see ‘travel day’, it’s never going to be a full day!
2 years in Latin America: Our 14 most unforgettable experiences
Over the last 24 months, we’ve had some fairly insane experiences in Latin America so far,
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If we only had 2 weeks: North Brazil itinerary
When planning your 2 weeks North Brazil itinerary, you need to factor in increased travel times to account for its sheer size, as well as the fact that routes between cities can’t always be assumed to exist, even if they are both major or they look close on the map.
El Valle, Chocó: where Colombian jungle meets Pacific Ocean
Though not yet on the international radar as such, Bahia Solano and El Valle whale tours
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Bogotá Eats: Brunch, lunch and dinner in Colombia’s capital
Well, it goes without saying that the 7 months we’ve spent in Bogotá have left us
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What to expect on the Rainbow Mountain trail: the Cusco day-trip that will leave you breathless
Breath-taking not just in the sense of its beauty – the 5200m altitude of the Rainbow
How to book a Death Road tour from La Paz
The Death Road cycling tour is one of the most popular things to do in La
If we only had 2 weeks: South Brazil itinerary
Remember, Brazil is GINORMOUS, like almost the size of Europe ginormous, and plane or bus transport internally tends to be both long & relatively expensive compared to the Latin average. Brazil needs a bit more travel prep than other countries in LatAm, in our experience!
Where to stay in Florianópolis, Brazil: The city with an island escape
Florianópolis – if you hear it also being called Floripa, please know that that is exactly
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Which bank ATMs give free cash withdrawals in South America & Central America?
We spend the first hour or so of being in a new country hunting around for ATMs that a) work and b) give us the cheapest/free transactions. We’ve made it easier for you by making a list of banks we’ve found to gave us free cash withdrawals in South & Central America.
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Isla Barú: from Cartagena to paradise on Colombia’s Caribbean gem
There are many islands to visit within a couple of hours’ boat ride of Cartagena, the most popular ones being Isla Barú and Isla Grande of the Rosario Islands, Colombia. You can do day trips to both, but we really really really strongly suggest you stay the night.
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San Gil, Colombia’s hilly adrenaline capital
San Gil, Colombia’s adrenaline capital and a great place to see Colombian life outside the big
Otavalo, Ecuador – more than just South America’s biggest market!
One of the best Quito day trips on offer, Otavalo is an indigenous stronghold, famous for
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Salento, a vibrant town in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region
For those visiting both Medellín and Bogotá, a stop-over in Salento, Colombia’s coffee region gem, between
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Best places for your first time in Latin America if you don’t speak Spanish
Travelling to a new place can be nerve-wracking, and when a whole region is your oyster
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Filandia, a less touristic alternative to Salento
The coffee region in Colombia remains Andy’s favourite part of the country. Imagine rolling green valleys,
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Colombia travel with a teen: all you need to know
In all our 7 months of life and travel in Colombia so far, we’ve been pretty much always in the presence of just adults. However, the arrival of my (Lozzy’s) auntie and 13-year-old cousin, Luca, in August 2019 forced us to rethink how we saw Colombia travel with a teen by our side.
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Essential UK life admin to tackle before you travel full-time
When you’re on your way to quitting your job and going full-time travelling, it’s likely that all you’ll be thinking of is trip-planning, destination-browsing and clothes-buying. However, there are a few life admin tasks before you travel full-time that we’re afraid need to be taken care of too.
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Lençóis Maranhenses: sand dunes ‘n’ lagoons in Brazil
Whoa, whoa, whoa MAJOR HIGHLIGHT of Brazil right here! Lençóis Maranhenses was our last adventure of
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Pipa, North-East Brazil’s wild dolphin haven
Despite the fact that you can swim and kayak with wild dolphins in Pipa, Brazil (yeeeah
11 tastiest types of South American street food to get your tastebuds in a tango
Something we’re certainly going to miss when we eventually (though who knows when?!) leave LatAm is
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The highs and lows of 3 months in Brazil
Our 3 months in Brazil has shown us what an incredible part of the world this is – it’s truly a country like no other. Nowhere else have we experienced such vibrance and energy. Here are our highlights are low points from our travels in Brazil.