Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world. Ushuaia is a further flight from Buenos Aires than London to Moscow. Ten days here is two regions joined by air – and that’s before you even start the journey! The Distance Problem Every domestic route passes through Buenos Aires, therefore going from one region to … Read more
Patagonia is not a country, but a territory of about 400,000 square miles that is divided between Argentina and Chile, and the Andes act as the border. On the Argentinean part there are dry steppe and granite spires, and on the Chilean side fjords, rainforest and ice. The majority of good trips will pass through … Read more
Buenos Aires is a European place and acts like no other. In Paris, facades over the pavement parrillas, dinner begins at ten and on a Tuesday night, a tango hall fills with people who are not dancing for anybody. You need to know this city by itself and its neighbourhoods. The Neighbourhoods The city’s largest … Read more
Argentina is home to jungle waterfalls, high desert, wine valleys and glaciers all within its borders, covering some 2,300 miles from the subtropics to the edge of Antarctica. It also includes domestic flights, not buses, for trips less than a month. The following ten stops represent the range. The Capital 1. Buenos Aires European-inspired architecture, … Read more
Bolivia is among the most rewarding destinations of South America. It has mountainous sceneries that are dramatic, colorful markets, old ruins and some of the natural wonders in the world. The 3 week Bolivia itinerary would help you to have sufficient time to visit those well-known places and other lesser-known areas without any haste. Three … Read more
Torotoro National Park, west of the Bolivian Andes, is one of those places that has to be seen to be believed. Known for its dinosaur footprints, it’s home to diverse geology, fantastical landscapes and an array of caves and caverns, which make it appealing to travellers looking to experience a range of sides to Bolivia. … Read more
If there are two things that Tayrona is known for, it’s its gorgeous beaches and wildlife-rich jungle. However, during my visit, one thing that confused me was how many people were heading straight to Cabo San Juan, the most well known beach in the east of the park – completely bypassing the other beaches en … Read more
Tayrona National Park has it all: pretty beaches, lush jungle, palm trees and wildlife. Therefore, it’s no surprise that this national park is a popular tourist destination, both for domestic and international tourists alike! Before my trip, I thought visiting Tayrona National Park would be super complicated. However, that isn’t the case – although you’ll … Read more
Therefore, it’s no surprise that many people choose to reroute around the Darien Gap by sailing across the Caribbean, instead of flying between Colombia and Panama. One of the boats that does this route is Ti Vaou, a former racing catamaran. I sailed from Colombia to Panama aboard the Ti Vaou in April 2023. I … Read more
Colombia and Panama are neighbouring countries. Therefore, you’d think it’d be easy to get from one to the other – they have a land border, after all! However, the Darien Gap makes moving between the two countries more difficult. The Darien Gap’s known for its thick jungle and drug trafficking. It’s a very dangerous place … Read more
If you’re looking for a jungle town less than an hour from the beach, then Minca, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Colombia, is your place. Minca is a world away from the Caribbean coast and feels removed from daily life. Think towering green trees, rolling rainforest valleys, and the tweet of tropical … Read more
Boquete, in the west of Panama, has a lot going for it: good food and good wildlife, with great experiences all around. One such thing is its biome, with the town being set in cloud forest. When visiting Boquete in April 2023, I wanted to experience its cloud forest for myself; it’s a pretty unique … Read more