Greeted by pouring rain and undesirably cold weather the start of my visit to Cusco wasn’t what I expected. Luckily, the sun had decided to make an appearance for most of my time in one of Peru’s biggest cities. The hilly, charming, (surprising) party hotspot had won me over in no time. The sheer amount […]
Peru the only country to ever exceed my expectations. My idea of Peru was that of mountainous landscapes filled with llamas, a custom of eating guinea pig, and an assumption that it would be too touristic for my liking. Little did I know that there are so many underrated places in the astounding Peru. Sixty […]
Bolivia, oh Bolivia. There are many incredible places to mention in this ultimate guide for Bolivia. Here I spread my love for vicuñas and developed an obsession with cholitas – the countries’ indigenous Aymara and Quechua women, who dress in several layers of skirts, have braided hair, and wear distinctive bowler hats. As one of […]
Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest mirror and the main reason travellers head to Bolivia. The salt flats make you feel like you accidentally joined a tour to the moon and will leave you wondering if your body will ever not be covered in salt. There are plenty of different Salar de Uyuni tours to […]
Paraguay oh Paraguay! This is a country quite difficult to put into words. People are extremely friendly and helpful, especially when you try to speak Spanish. You will mostly be greeted and thanked in Guaraní. The language native to the indigenous Guaraní people. Most travellers, and by most I mean pretty much everyone, skips this […]
Many things come to mind when thinking of Rio – Carnaval, lively beaches, Christ de Redeemer, bustling nightlife, favelas, Rodízios, and the smallest bikinis in the world – it’s Speedo heaven. Time flies by when you stay in the second biggest city of Brazil, often mistaken for being the capital. Rio has more to offer […]
