South America
An adventure into a lost world.
The Natural Beauty of Bolivia
No one ever tells you how naturally beautiful and diverse Bolivia is. How you will walk away with your mind blown, your heart stolen by the mountains and your soul mesmerized by what this tiny South American country has to offer. No one wants to talk to you about the...
Where to stay in Puerto Natales, Chile
Wondering where to stay in Puerto Natales, Chile before you hike your way to happiness in Torres Del Paine? We’ve got the best hostels right here for you.
Postcard Worthy Photos to Inspire Your Next Trip to Patagonia
Patagonia is a magical and deceptively large area at the world's end in South America. The area of Patagonia occupies 260,000 square miles spanning Argentina and Chile. Covering the desert, mountains and two oceans it's no wonder that this part of the world is fastly...
How Safe is the W Trek in Patagonia, Chile?
Hiking the W Trek in Torres Del Paine is one of the most magnificent hikes that you’ll ever do. If you're considering hiking along the W trek you might be asking yourself - how safe is the W Trek? The Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, is...
Finding the hidden flamingos in the Bolivian Altiplano
Flamingos. Bolivia. Yes, those two words do actually go together like a flamingo in the Bolivian mountains. Let me show you were the flamingos are hiding in Bolivia.
How to buy a sim card when travelling in South America
Travelling and staying connected in South America? It is as simple as mud, easy as pie and slightly confusing. Travelling with a local sim card across South America makes things a whole lot easier.
The horse riding haven hidden away in Pucon, Chile
Looking for the perfect place to go horse riding in Pucon, Chile? If you want to see the beauty of Chile from horse back then we have the perfect spot for you.
Experiencing estancia life at Los Potreros
Rolling hills, galloping gauchos, bellowing cows, wild horses running amok around this magnificent part of Argentina. These are just a few of the images that are evoked in the imagination of travellers when they think about the wondrous things that they will...
The very simple way to get to Valparaiso from Santiago
Valparaiso is one of Chile’s hottest backpacker destinations. With such a bohemian feel, amazing coffee and some crazy buildings it’s no wonder why. If you’re trying to decide on how many days to spend in Santiago then cut that time in half and get on a bus to...
Where to buy outdoor gear in La Paz?
Need to know where to buy outdoor gear in La Paz? Bolivia has some great options for every budget. Let us show you where to buy what you need.
How to get to Cusco quick
It can be truly daunting trying to figure out the best way to get from Lima to Cusco. Peru may look like a small country in comparison to her South American neighbors but this doesn’t mean that the popular cities and towns are just a jump away. The small distances on...
How to when in Peru
The How To Guide of Peru. A guide to all the basics you need to know before visit Peru.
How to buy a sim card in Lima, Peru
How to buy a sim card in Lima, PeruSadly the days of travelling and being totally off the grid are long past us. We want to be connected. We want the world to know what or who we are doing right now. Then there are also those pesky parents who demand to be contacted...
Preparing for Patagonia – How to book a campsite in Torres Del Paine
In our final installment of this series Preparing for Patagonia it’s time to walk you through the very complex and overly frustrating process of booking your campsites along the Torres Del Paine circuit. Now whether you are doing the W or the O track it’s still a...
Preparing for Patagonia – What snacks to pack?
Patagonia is the land of wonders with numerous day and multi day hikes readily available. With so much natural wonder to explore it’s easy to forget about one of the most important things – Snacks! And well let’s be honest nutrition in general. We all know that hiking...
Preparing for Patagonia – The Packing List
It’s always difficult to find that perfect balance of which gear you need to take on an adventure. Too much and you are lugging around useless stuff. Too little and you can find yourself in a difficult and potentially life dangering situation. Before we can delve into...
Preparing for Patagonia – The First Steps
Patagonia. It’s the proverbial mother ship. The ultimate goal. The dream. Fantasy. On the hiker's scale of 1-hell yeah! It’s above the hell yeah level. But it isn’t for the faint-hearted or the unprepared. Even though we are over five months away from our Patagonia...
Making the Most Out of Machu Picchu’s Rule Changes
Making the most of your time at Machcu Picchu after the recent rule changes. Don’t worry you’ll still have an amazing adventure in this Inca wonder of Peru
Next Stop – South America!
Sorry not sorry this post is going to be a bit of a brag fest. A pre-emptive brag fest. As our wonderful Patreon supporters are aware we have a big surprise to share with you all. Actually just to share with anyone really. It’s that kind of life changing exciting...
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