I Stayed in a Favela in Rio – Here’s What Happened!
Staying in a favela in Rio – only to be woken up by the door being kicked down in the middle of the night by two bunk-bed-building trespassers!
South America
How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Peru & the Andes
A few tips to help you avoid altitude sickness while you’re travelling in Peru and the Andes in South America.
Interview – Meet the Woman Who Drove Solo from Pennsylvania to Uruguay
My interview with Cassey after her epic solo van trip through South America!
5 of the Best Day and Weekend Trips from Lima
Lima makes an excellent base for exploring the middle of Peru! These day trips from Lima are perfect for a day or weekend trip to escape the city…
Brazil Diaries – Notes and Stories from Backpacking Brazil
Back in 2014, I spent five months backpacking through South America with my then-boyfriend. Argentina was the sixth and final country on our itinerary, after starting in… Read More »Brazil Diaries – Notes and Stories from Backpacking Brazil
Bikes and Wine, Mendoza
A trip around Argentina’s Malbec region by bike! A Mendoza wine bike tour is the best way to discover the region’s vineyards…
Argentina Diaries – Notes and Stories from Backpacking Argentina
My trip to Salta Argentina – great steaks, pretty parks, and amazing views…
What it’s really like on the Potosi Mine Tour
An honest, in-depth account of what it’s like on the Potosi mine tour in Bolivia. From Sucre, we began our journey south by travelling down… Read More »What it’s really like on the Potosi Mine Tour
Torotoro National Park – Caves, Rocks and Dinosaur Footprints
Easily one of our favourite places in Bolivia so far was Torotoro, a tiny town dropped into the middle of the landscape with what looks… Read More »Torotoro National Park – Caves, Rocks and Dinosaur Footprints
The Utter Terror of Death Road in La Paz!
Facing my fears (and terrifying myself to tears) by biking Bolivia’s Death Road in La Paz!
Bolivia Diaries – Notes and Stories from Backpacking Bolivia
Wayyyyyyy back in 2014, I spent five months backpacking through South America with my then-boyfriend. After making our way through Colombia and Peru, we crossed… Read More »Bolivia Diaries – Notes and Stories from Backpacking Bolivia
Inca Jungle Trek Peru
Here’s what to expect from the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu – based on my own experiences… This post is all about my Inca… Read More »Inca Jungle Trek Peru