Top spots for nightlife in Bogotá, Colombia; whether chilled beers or a crazy night out
Nightlife in Bogotá really is a banger; this city comes aliiiiive at night. There are plenty of bars to go to if you just want a few chilled beers or cocktails with friends, and then there are the more raucous…
11 Best Party Destinations in South America
While we all might like to kid ourselves that we’re travelling merely to get immersed in culture, make connections with locals and see the wonders of the world, few of us are strong enough to turn down a good bit…
25 Unmissable Things to do in Medellín
What travellers love about Medellín is that there are so many things to go and see that it’s reeeeeally hard to be bored in this city. I spent a total of 6 weeks here, and loved every minute. I’ve compiled…
Granada, the Nicaraguan beauty that offers a bit of everything for everyone
I fell absolutely head-over-heels in love with Granada, and ended up returning twice during my month in Nicaragua. To me, this is Nicaragua’s best city by a long run. It’s a hub of crazy adventure, beautiful architecture, backpacker vibes and…
Best bars, rooftops & clubs in Cartagena, Colombia
Much like the array of food options in Cartagena old town and Getsemaní barrio, there are soooo many places to be considered for the best bars in Cartagena. We’ve broken them down into three categories – our favourite bars to…
14 best things to do in Rio de Janeiro when it’s not carnival
Guys, THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO IN RIO DE JANEIRO. Use this guide to work out what you want to prioritise, and plan your days around the two biggest attractions. We’ll tell you the best time to visit Sugarloaf…
Amazing things to do in Bogotá, Colombia’s highly under-rated capital
Bogotá totally took us by surprise during our travels. From other travellers’ reviews, we expected to hate this orange-bricked metropolis, but after our first 2 weeks in Bogota, using it as a base to have a normal working life during…
Cartagena, Colombia’s enchanting Caribbean burst of culture
We ended up spending far too long in Cartagena, Colombia (full name Cartagena de las Indias), but loved it anyway. A hotspot for cruises with direct flights from Miami, it has a very different feel to the rest of Colombia.…
The 9 best bars in Antigua, Guatemala
For a relatively small place, Antigua is bursting with great bars, restaurants and cafés (check out our guide to the best cafes here). There’s a really good nice of locals, expats and tourists passing through the city’s drinking … Continue reading
Cali, Colombia: The home of Salsa dancing
Cali, Colombia: the home of salsa! The climate is hot-hot-hot here, but during rainy season the weather can change to thunderstorms in an instant. Overall, we’d say Cali is pretty under-rated. Not many people put Cali in Colombian travel itineraries,…
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 coast. There are three faces to it, the slightly tacky Magaluf-esque party side, which you’ll find to the south of Playa Máncora, then the…
Montañita & Ayampe: Ecuador’s surfing paradise
Surfers’ paradise! Travellers flock to Montañita for sun, waves and partying all year round, and we thought it would be full of Aussies, but in reality most of the town’s revenue seems to come from the locals rather than the…
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia: Lush things to do in the tropical city
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is a bit of a misfit in the category of Bolivian cities. Not that it isn’t dirty in places or that it doesn’t have a huge street market to get lost in, but that many…
Santiago, Chile, the city they call soulless that took us by surprise
Although the capital has a name for itself as being boring and soulless, we LOVED this city. We happened to spend Christmas in Santiago, which seems to be when it’s the least busy out on the streets. There are a…
Sand dunes & fireworks in Valparaíso, Chile’s most vibrant city
This city is SO COOL. A little shabby round the edges, and it will have you exhausted from all the hills and steps, but Valparaíso will have your eyes wide open in wonder at every turn. The centre is a…
Córdoba, Argentina’s rebellious second city
Córdoba is the second largest city in Argentina, and famous for its location deep in the rolling hills of Las Sierras de Córdoba. It’s another university city like Rosario, with around 200,000 students, so expect to feel old when ……
River beaches and hungover pedalo rides in Rosario, Argentina
A vibrant student city, Rosario Argentina is known for its beautiful, youthful population and great LGBT-friendly nightlife. People in Rosario are so so open, and when they see your giant backpack they can’t wait to talk to you and find…
Sunning with the elite in Punta del Este, the Miami of Uruguay
Being known as the Miami of Uruguay, or even the Hamptons of South America, this city has a very different feel to the rest of the country. Punta del Este oozes the desire for luxury, and in places feels a…