Travel with us to the Argentinian Patagonia! Discover how to wild camp by a lake near Bariloche, with your own private beach!

Budget Backpacking in South America
Travel with us to the Argentinian Patagonia! Discover how to wild camp by a lake near Bariloche, with your own private beach!
“The mountains are calling & I must go“, said naturalist John Muir while fighting to protect Yosemite in North America. Well, we’re confident that he would have said the same if he had paid a visit to the fantastic Lake District of Argentina. In the northern part of the Argentine Patagonia, this area reveals a string of lakes cheekily tickling a mountain background. It’s an ongoing source of outdoors activities for active travellers; but still, trekking Bariloche is the one pastime that just never gets old. Do you travel to Argentina to seek beauty? So make sure you add in …
All those beaches! Travelling along the Caribbean coast of Colombia was one of our best beach experiences in South America. We spent a little over 2 weeks just in this strip of coast between Palomino βand the Tayrona National Parkβ and TolΓΊ, the gateway to the San Bernardo islands. You can experience Colombia’s Caribbean beaches based on your preference, as there are several beach towns offering very different experiences. The two main spots are of course the large cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta. But regarding how you travel between them, there are also a few alternatives. In this travel …
Our fantastic self-guided camping trip to one of the most amazing places in the world. Discover Alto Shilcayo in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru.
When people think about South America, they often depict crystal clear water with palm trees and white sand. We guarantee that beaches like this do exist in South America, although less often than we would have thought. In any case, some of the best beaches are definitely in Colombia. There are many places one can hit for a few days of beach life on the Caribbean Coast. Apart from the few famous places there are also less expensive spots with less people. This guide aims to help backpackers with all kinds of budget and those seeking off-the-beaten path experiences to …
Read about the best cultural activities in Quito, in the capital of culture. Must-visit museums, cultural centers, markets and more!
For a few years my family have been nagging at me before Christmas and my birthday for present ideas. “What should we get you? You never want anything!” Do you know that too? This year, of course, isn’t the least different. So I decided to provide my loved ones with a list of my wanna-get travel gear! Some of these items have been with me for over 10 years; they’re still in great condition and I love them. Others in the list are real gift ideas for myself. They’re the results of genuine research as I happen to need them …
Who wants to stay all the time on the beaten path? Pasto, the westernmost biggest town in Colombia, hardly features on any route plan. Truth is, the places in the north take the fame: postcard-perfect Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, the tropical paradise Tayrona Park or backpackers’ favourite Medellin. But in fact, Pasto is blessed with amazing nature around, Colombia’s most beautiful churches and laid-back vibes. So don’t miss this hidden gem, especially on your way to or from Ecuador. Well, I know most travellers have limited time: that’s how I’ve been in the past…erm…many years. But imagine a city …
Read our tips for a perfect visit of the indigenous market of Otavalo, Ecuador, South America’s biggest artisanal craft market.
3 step-by-step recipes with plantain, Peru’s favourite fruit. Prepare it as side dish, snack or a morning drink!