South America

São Paulo was the 4th stop of our trip and I have to admit that I was looking forward to staying in a city again after a few days in a secluded jungle lodge that … Backpacking in Brazil: Our week in São PauloRead more

Uruguay hasn’t been on top of my list when I first started planning our trip around South America. But the more I spend reading about this country, the more I wanted to go and I … Top 7 things to do in MontevideoRead more

I’m super excited to have finally arrived in Rio de Janeiro. We are staying for 2 weeks, which gives us plenty of time to explore but also relax after some hectic days in London. We … 2 weeks in Rio de Janeiro: Our apartment in LapaRead more

Throughout our 5 month trip in South America, we’ve crossed all borders by land. We found that the standard of the buses can be very high and ticket prices are extremely cheap compared to flights, … Crossing borders in South America: Peru to Ecuador by busRead more

Porto Alegre is located in southern Brazil and is the largest city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul with almost 1.5 million inhabitants. It is known as one of the richest metropolis … Backpacking in Brazil: 48 hours in Porto AlegreRead more

Rio de Janeiro is not just a great city to relax with a Caipirinha at the beach, but also for hiking to the top of the surrounding rock formations. One of them is Morro Dois … Exploring Rio de Janeiro: Hiking Morro Dois IrmãosRead more

I’ve always dreamed of visiting the Galápagos Islands. Swimming with tortoises and sea lions, and being so close to wildlife and nature has always fascinated me. When we travelled through South America for 5 months, … El Chato Tortoise Reserve: Walking among Giant Galápagos TortoisesRead more

After staying in Quito for a few days we continued our trip from the Ecuadorian capital to Colombia. Since all flights were very expensive, we decided to take the bus to our last border crossing. … Crossing borders in South America: Ecuador to Colombia by busRead more

Whilst we’re travelling through Peru, Machu Picchu – the popular UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – was on top of our list like for many others. … 5 Things you should know before visiting Machu PicchuRead more

After a week in the hustle and bustle of S?o Paulo, we were excited to move on to our next stop: Florianópolis (short Floripa) which is located in the south region of Brazil and is … Backpacking in Brazil: 2 days in FlorianópolisRead more