Cali came as a surprise to me, having been told that the city is unsafe and that there isn’t much to do. I anticipated dancing salsa the whole duration of my very brief stay. Although Cali will never be my favourite city in Colombia, I was still surprised by the fun activities this city has […]
South America
SOUTH AMERICAS MOST SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY
The beauty of this train journey came as a huge surprise to me. Having researched South America’s most scenic train journeys, the train from Oruro to Uyuni initially only made the cut out of convenience. Little did I know that Bolivia’s impressive nature would be put at full display and therefore a train journey could […]
YASUNI NATIONAL PARK: WALKING IN JAGUARS FOOTPRINTS IN THE AMAZON
Out of all the incredible places, this world has to offer the Amazon rainforest is one that will live in your memories forever. The igniting noise levels of birds singing, monkeys howling, crickets chirping, frogs croaking, rain downpour, and leaves rattling in the wind is unlike anything you could experience anywhere else. Never would I […]
LOCAL APPROVED ISLAND FLORIANÓPOLIS DUNES AND BEST BEACHES
There is something magical about Florianópolis. Most travellers plan on spending three days on the island of paradise but end up finding themselves captivated, still roaming Florianópolis’ jungle-like terrain, white sand dunes and best beaches weeks later. Me included; I only left the island because of the pandemic. No wonder the locals refer to Florianópolis […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING COLCA CANYON
One of Peru’s highlights is a dramatic, natural wonder slicing through the magical Andes Mountains. Colca Canyon, or Cañón del Colca, can be found within a 3-hour driving distance from one of Peru’s most beautiful cities, Arequipa. From there the stunning canyon can be visited as part of a day trip or explored within a […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE CROSSING THE PARAGUAY BRAZIL BORDER
No matter if you find yourself here to visit the dramatic Iguazu Falls, explore the untouched Paraguay, a country often left off travellers South America itinerary, or perhaps merely in it for the passport stamp. Crossing the Paraguay Brazil border couldn’t be easier. There are three different ways the border can be crossed: by foot, […]