Anthony

Anthony fell in love with the world, and more particularly with South America. He wants to offer inspirational guides to the curious backpacker, travel stories to the online generation, and incentives for a more responsible and greener way-of-travel for everyone.

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Green hills of the Lomas de Lachay natural reserve.
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10 Gorgeous Trekking Trails near Lima, Peru

Lima is modern, lively and colourful. Its graffiti-laden coastal walk is enchanting, and its many museums housed in colonial buildings are fascinating. It’s easy to think that’s all there is to the capital, and then move on to the natural wonders of Huaraz or the Sacred Valley, tackling the Inca trail from Cusco to the Machu Picchu. But let us introduce you to several beautiful trekking options close to Lima, that make for refreshing day hikes.  This article about the best hikes near Lima contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we …

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Trekking Uruguay in 6 Beautiful Hikes

With its small and flat territory, Uruguay isn’t a renown hiking destination. Visitors to the country –if they visit at all– usually have a look at Montevideo and call it a day. But you, you are different, and we appreciate that. You want to dig deeper and discover the natural beauty of this underestimated nation. So let’s explore together some of the best trekking options in Uruguay! This list of Uruguay hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click one of them and decide to purchase, …

Trekking trail with mountain backdrop in Los Cipreses Park, near Santiago, Chile
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11+ Trekking Trails to Escape Santiago

A huge metropolis such as Santiago can feel oppressive to nature lovers. Once you’re done with Parque Metropolitano and its Cerro San Cristobal, you might end up pondering over your completo sandwich what to do next, your feet itching relentlessly in your hiking boots. Yet Santiago’s perfect location, between ocean and mountains, allows for several beautiful trekking escapes and hiking tours less than 2 hours away. So let’s explore them together! This article about hiking day trips from Santiago contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click …

Torres del Paine O circuit signposts
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12+ Fantastic Hikes in Chile

Stretched like a noodle between the Pacific ocean and the Andes mountains, Chile offers everything hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers may wish for. Everything, we kid you not – from the desert to glaciers, down volcanoes, through lush forests and along joyful rivers. We’ve selected here our favourite 12+ hikes in Chile, and include distances, difficulty and the best time to go. This article about Chile hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click one of them and decide to purchase, it’ll be at no extra …

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Trekking Argentina Through 11 Stunning Hikes

As hikers, Argentina captivates our hearts every single time with its colourful palette of landscapes. In order to have a comprehensive image of the country, one must travel to its three corners – and not forget the mountains that form its heart. So from glaciers, down snowy mountains and deep into evergreen forests and stupendous rock formations, let’s go trekking in Argentina through these 11 stunning hikes. This article about Argentina hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click one of them and decide to purchase, …

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Hiking Colombia in 11 Gorgeous Trails

Honestly, it would be a crying shame to travel through Colombia and never venture out of town. The country hosts about 10% of the planet’s biodiversity, ranking second in the world (after Brazil); even earning the sexy-sounding adjective of ‘megadiverse’. It’s a real treasure trove for nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers and hardcore hikers alike. So from the desert to the rainforest, down volcanoes and along the turquoise sea, let’s explore 11 Colombia hikes, that rank among the most beautiful hiking trails. This article about Colombia hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and …

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🇦🇷 Backpacking Argentina: Tips & Destinations

We have a difficult mission ahead: we want to try and tell you why we love Argentina so much. This country doesn’t scream ‘holidays’ as loud as others in South America. But maybe that’s precisely the reason why. Argentine towns are incredibly liveable, safe, and the nature has a variety of landscapes to offer. In fact, several times during our 2 months backpacking in Argentina, we felt like we could put down our bags and live there. We’ve put together this guide to showcase the best of Argentina, our backpacking travel tips and our favourite destinations in the country. Chances …

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Capitals of countries in South America

What is the capital of Chile, Paraguay or Colombia? Are you confused about Rio, Brasília, Sucre and La Paz? Here are all the capitals of countries in South America, all the answers you’re looking for in one go-to list of South American capitals! South American countries: Argentina  |  Bolivia  |  Brazil  |  Chile  |  Colombia  |  Ecuador  |  Guyana  |  Paraguay  |  Peru  |  Suriname  |  Uruguay  |  Venezuela |  Summary Argentina Buenos Aires Population: 3,003,000 (2021 estimate) Definitely one of our favourite cities in South America, Buenos Aires is a lively and colourful capital that takes pride in its …

Aerial view on Salto del Angel, the longest waterfall in South America and in the world
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15 Stunning Waterfalls in South America

That distant roar seemingly out of nowhere. Like a drumroll, it grows louder as it attracts your steps. When you suddenly see it, it’s like a revelation in a splash of water. Yet another reminder of the powerful beauty –the beautiful power– of Nature. There’s something to a waterfall that’s magnetic, fascinating – so take your camera and let’s go! We’ve partnered with some of our favourite travel bloggers to create this selection of the most scenic waterfalls in South America. Best South America waterfalls: Waterfalls in Colombia Marinka Falls Adam from Cartagena Explorer visits Marinka regularly. Undoubtedly one of …

Graffiti mural of an aboriginal man in Rio de Janeiro by Kobra
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🇧🇷 Backpacking Brazil: Tips & Destinations

There’s samba, football and festivals. There are beautiful hips wearing the shortest of clothes. There are even kids playing with guns in the favelas. And then there’s the authentic Brazil, the one we love, with its food, its lively cities, its culture and its nature; and also with its people, among the friendliest we’ve ever met. For all these reasons, we’ve put together this guide with our best backpacking travel tips and our favourite destinations in Brazil. Chances are that this Brazil travel guide contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help out products we find …