The Best Hostels in La Paz, Bolivia
Discover the best hostels in La Paz, Bolivia’s high-altitude capital, from lively party hostels to peaceful eco-lodges.
Discover the best hostels in La Paz, Bolivia’s high-altitude capital, from lively party hostels to peaceful eco-lodges.
Arequipa is often called Peru’s ‘White City’, because so many buildings in the historical centre are built from sillar stone
Find out which are the best areas in Lima for tourism, accessibility and safety, plus recommendations for the best hotels and hostels in these areas of Lima.
4 different ways to travel from Cusco to Lake Titicaca, including bus, train, plane and tourist shuttle – find out which I did and which I wish I had!
Looking for safe places to stay in Cali, Colombia? From salsa-focused hostels to luxury hotels, discover the best accommodation in the world’s salsa capital.
Explore real costs of living in Chile, with price breakdowns for accommodation, food, transport and more in Santiago, Valparaíso and beyond.
From Buenos Aires to Mendoza, find out how much it really costs to live and travel in Argentina
Discover the true cost of living in Bolivia – is it really as cheap as it seems? From accommodation to healthcare, see the full breakdown.
All about the cost of living in Peru, from accommodation and food to healthcare and entertainment. Perfect for travellers, digital nomads and expats.
Plan your move to Colombia with this complete guide to the cost of living, including prices for housing, food, healthcare, transportation, and more.
Argentina is a vast country, and is probably one of the most diverse countries in South America in terms of
A full guide to packing for travelling or backpacking in Peru, including what to take for the Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek.
14 things I wish I had known (or things I’m glad I did know) before travelling in Peru this year!
Choosing where to stay in Cusco is important; like every city, there are better areas, and more dangerous areas that should generally be avoided.
What to pack for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, based on my own experience of doing it this year.
How many days to spend at Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes and Cusco, accounting for altitude, things to do there, and hiking the Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek.
What to wear to Machu Picchu and what to pack for Machu Picchu, whether you’re going for a day trip or on a multi-day hike!
Three ways to travel from Arequipa to Cusco by public bus, private transfer and by plane.
Five ways to get from Huacachina to Cusco in Peru by bus and plane (although, there’s one I really don’t recommend!)
Arequipa is a great place to pitch up for a few days, explore, and let yourself adjust to the new altitude… here are 12 great things to do while you’re there.
A guide to the stops on Peru’s famous backpacking route, how to get between them, things to see and more tips and tricks for your trip to Peru.
A list and my review of tours and day trips from Huacachina, Peru, having done them myself! From the Nazca Lines to sandboarding in the desert.
When I was travelling in South America this year, I did just about everything I could to try every different
Plan your 7 day itinerary in Peru based on my own trip this year, including: how to manage the altitude, important bus decisions and, of course, where to go!
Everything you need to know to put together the perfect itinerary for your trip to Peru, no matter how much time you have.
This list of unmissable famous landmarks in Peru comes directly from the insanely long notes app on my phone, including both the sights I did and didn’t visit.
There are four ways to get from Lima Airport to Miraflores: by public bus, airport shuttle, taxi or private transfer. Whatever you do, don’t take an Uber!
This guide takes you through three ways to get from Panama to Colombia by boat, weighing up the pros and cons of each option!
In this three day itinerary for Medellin I have created a varied, adaptable plan that anyone can use to build their perfect three days in Medellin.
How to take the day bus or overnight bus from Cali to Medellin; Cali, the vibrant birthplace of Colombian Salsa, to Medellin, the city of eternal spring.
How to take the bus from Salento to Cali; Salento, the valley of coffee and palm trees, to Cali, the vibrant and colourful birthplace of Colombian Salsa.
All recommendations of where to stay in Salento come from real people. They’re places that I’ve visited, heard from a friend or been recommended by a local.
Salento is a small town in Colombia’s coffee region. I run through the coffee fincas you can find in Salento, how to choose the right one, and how to get there.
How I got stranded with nowhere to stay on the empty streets of Salento at 2am (and how to make better decisions than us on the bus from Medellin to Salento).
In this article, I’m going to go through the best places to stay in Medellin, Colombia and give you my top picks for hotels and hostels.
Here’s my guide to Neighbourhoods in Medellin, Colombia, one of the top spots (if not THE top spot) for tourists, digital nomads and immigrants in Colombia.
Everything you need to know about Capurgana: where to stay, what is the vibe like, how to get there and things to do in Capurgana, Colombia
Everything to know about taking the boat ride from Capurgana to Necocli, Colombia: where to buy tickets, where to get on the boat, and how wet is the ride!
How to get from Capurgana to Medellin by bus, car, or plane. Plus, hear the story of how me and my friends got scammed by the promise of a private transfer…
Zsófi talks about Brigadeiro, how it became such an iconic Brazilian dessert, and shares the homemade Brigadeiro recipe she learned on the streets of São Paulo.