Find our most-read articles about travelling in South America below 🌎 or use the links below to jump to individual countries including: Colombia, Peru, Argentina (coming soon), and Chile (coming soon).
- 14 Things I Wish I Knew Before Travelling To Peru14 things I wish I had known (or things I’m glad I did know) before travelling in Peru this year!
- Peru | The Best Places and Areas to Stay in CuscoChoosing 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 + Packing ListWhat to pack for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, based on my own experience of doing it this year.
- How Many Days to Spend in Machu Picchu, South AmericaHow 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 Pack and What to Wear to Machu PicchuWhat 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!
- How to Get from Arequipa to Cusco by Bus or PlaneThree ways to travel from Arequipa to Cusco by public bus, private transfer and by plane.
- Five Ways to Get from Huacachina to Cusco by Bus or PlaneFive ways to get from Huacachina to Cusco in Peru by bus and plane (although, there’s one I really don’t recommend!)
- The 12 Best Things to Do in ArequipaArequipa 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.
- An Ultimate Guide to the Peru Backpacking RouteA 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.
- The Best Huacachina Tours, Activities, Day Trips 2024A 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.
- Honest & Unpaid Experience & Review of Peru Hop BusesWhen I was travelling in South America this year, I did just about everything I could to try every different bus journey, activity and tour available so that I could come and tell you all about it. Of course, when I was in Peru, I couldn’t miss trying the hop-on-hop-off bus tickets by Peru Hop… Read more: Honest & Unpaid Experience & Review of Peru Hop Buses
- My 1 Week Peru Itinerary: 7 Days from Lima to CuscoPlan 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!
- How to Plan the Perfect Peru Itinerary (Any Length)Everything you need to know to put together the perfect itinerary for your trip to Peru, no matter how much time you have.
- 24 Unmissable Famous Landmarks in PeruThis 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.
- 4 Ways to Get from Lima Airport to MirafloresThere 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!
- A Full Guide to the Boat from Panama to ColombiaThis guide takes you through three ways to get from Panama to Colombia by boat, weighing up the pros and cons of each option!
- A Three Day Itinerary for MedellinIn 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 Bus from Cali to MedellinHow 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 CaliHow 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.
- The 12 Best Hotels and Hostels in SalentoAll 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.
- How to Take a Coffee Farm Tour in SalentoSalento 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 to Get from Medellin to Salento by BusHow 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).
- Where to Stay in Medellin, Colombia (Best Areas, Hotels and Hostels)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.
- A Guide to Neighbourhoods in Medellin for Tourists and LocalsHere’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 to Know About Capurgana, ColombiaEverything 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
- How to Take the Boat from Capurgana to NecocliEverything 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!
- 3 Ways to Get from Capurganá to MedellínHow 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…
