What to look for in a hostel in South America
Never backpacked before and feeling a little overwhelmed by the huge number of hostels on booking […]
What to look for in a Workaway to volunteer abroad
More and more, we’re coming across travellers who are volunteering their skills (or just their willingness
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8 things to know before a Peru backpacking trip
A Peru backpacking trip has so much to offer, and the country sure knows how to
The best places to learn Spanish in Latin America
Put off by the high prices and sophisticated lisps of Spain, hundreds of thousands of eager-to-learn travellers flock across oceans every year in search of the best places to learn Spanish in South & Central America.
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Things to know before you travel to Ecuador
So many people told us to scrap our plans to travel to Ecuador altogether and go
The top 5 national beers in South America
South America takes its beer very seriously, and whilst there has been a varying degree of
Paracas & El Chaco: Home to Peru’s incredible red-sanded beach
Being so close to Lima (only 3-4 hours by bus), the town of El Chaco, on
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Huacachina: Peru’s mind-blowing desert oasis
The Huacachina sand dunes and the oasis they surround are becoming more and more insta-famous. You
The 6 ways to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco – 2021 rules update
Planning how to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco was one of the most confusing things
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Cusco: The beating heart of Peruvian culture
Ahhh, Cusco, the heart of Peruvian tourism! The main tourist area centres around the Plaza de
Lima, Peru’s bustling capital and gastronomical hub
Depending on where you stay in Lima, you’ll either get the impression that it’s incredibly modern
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Los Uros: Visiting the unique floating islands on Lake Titicaca, Peru
The floating islands of the Uros are a thing of legends. Known as the ‘water tribe’,
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Máncora, Peru’s surf and party capital that pulls travellers in
Seen as one of Peru’s greatest beach towns, Máncora is a pretty cool spot along the
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11 top-notch things to do in Arequipa, Peru’s White City
Known as the White City, Arequipa has got to be one of Peru’s most beautiful destinations.
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The best cities in South America for history lovers to travel to
Lozzy is a self-proclaimed history boff. She thrives off cities steeped in history, and South America
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9 top tips for Chile before you travel
Chile is one of the most diverse countries we’ve ever been to. From the deserts of the north, to the beaches of the centre, rolling lush green hills of the south and glaciers even further down, this country has something to offer everyone. Key tips for Chile for before you go.
What to look for in a night bus in South America
If you travel for more than a few weeks in South America, chances are you’re going
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Things to know before you go backpacking in Bolivia
Bolivia is our Marmite. We honestly can’t decide whether we loved it or hated it. Backpacking
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Top tips for backpacking in Uruguay
Travellers in Uruguay are usually at the beginning of their journey (either having just landed from their home country or having only seen Brazil), or are at the end, having come from the north, so there is a lovely mix of people who need advice & people who have tons of advice.
Top tips before you travel to Argentina
Here are some pointers to note before you travel to Argentina: cash will be the bane of your life; how to tip in Argentina; taxi scams; plug types and more.
Epic things to do in Baños, Ecuador: Land of the countless waterfalls
For most people visiting Ecuador, their favourite place is a toss-up between Montañita or Baños. For
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Quito, Ecuador’s mountainous centre of the earth
The city of Quito is a colonial beaut. Though Cuenca set some very high standards, Quito’s
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Montañita & Ayampe: Ecuador’s surfing paradise
Surfers’ paradise! Travellers flock to Montañita, Ecuador, for sun, waves and partying all year round. Parties flood onto the street & music pours out onto the beach until the early hours on Fridays & Saturdays, when long-haired travellers & local city-dwellers descend on the town.
Gateway to the Galapagos: Guayaquil, Ecuador’s riverside beating heart
We can’t lie, the vast majority of Guayaquil city is uuuuglyyyyyyy (promise me you said that
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