The Atacama Desert is top of the travel bucket list for stargazers the world over. Covering a 140,000km square area of northern Chile, it's renowned as the world's driest desert. That fact, along with some...
Category: South America
6 of the Best Patagonia Day Hikes
Dreaming of exploring Patagonia’s mesmerising landscapes but don’t have the time or stamina to tackle the W Trek? No sweat! You don’t need endless vacation days or loads of trekking experience to see the best...
Adventures in Colombia
There's no shortage of adventure in Colombia, and while you could say that about most countries in South America, it's not easy to find terrains as abundant or diverse. With two coastlines -- the Caribbean...
Where to Go in Peru: Your Hiking Guide
With great surfing on the coast and a burgeoning culinary scene, Peru has much to offer, but there’s no bigger draw than its stunning trekking routes. The Andes Mountains, which split the country down the...
When to go to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is an incredibly vibrant city, both rich in culture and full of life. It’s no wonder millions of people flood Brazil's capital every year to wade through the urban jungle, tuck into...
Five Ways to Experience Peru Without Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World for a reason but there’s so much more to Peru than its busiest landmark. You can’t even begin to imagine how rich the...
The Best Beach Towns in Ecuador
Ecuador has long been known by adventure travellers as the perfect place to hike, trek, and participate in some seriously extreme extreme sports. For science and history enthusiasts, it’s known for the Galapagos Islands -...
The Truth About Travel Writing at 4500m Above Sea Level
Recently, it feels like all my travel articles begin with an anecdote about using a washroom. My first note for this story? "Ugh, just peed outside for the first time at an elevation of 3700m."...
7 of the Best Places to Visit in Ecuador
Ecuador may be one of South America’s tiniest nations, but it punches above its weight in terms of natural beauty and one-of-a-kind attractions. Every inch of this compact country is jam-packed with astounding diversity: the...
Ecuador Safety for Tourists: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
Ecuador is the perfect destination for adventure. With the Amazon rainforest, the Galapagos Islands, and the Andes Mountains all within its borders, there are limitless opportunities to explore nature’s beauty in this South American country...