Travel with us to the beautiful Lake District of Argentina! Discover San Martín, Villa la Angostura, Bariloche and El Bolsón.
🇧🇴 How to Choose Your Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats Tour
Travel with us to Uyuni, Bolivia! Discover the trains cemetery, the various lakes of the altiplano and the wonderful salt flats!
🇨🇴 Pasto, the Well-Kept Secret of Colombia
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 …
🇧🇴 Juana Azurduy, Heroine of the Latin American Independence
To celebrate Women’s’ Day 2019, discover the story of Juana Azurduy, heroine of the Independence of Latin America.
🇨🇴 You Should (Really) Spend More Time in Medellin
Medellin is a very special place, to say the least. The 2nd most populated city in Colombia and the capital of the Antioquia department, it only vaguely resembles its counterparts Bogotá, Cali or Barranquilla. Scratch under the surface of brick-coloured hills and bodies lying on the pavements and you will surely get a different feeling. Medellin has risen from its terrible past to become the safest, friendliest and most innovative city in Colombia. Of course, alongside the colourful graffiti the city is famous for, not everything is pink. But there is a vibrant life and a city charm that get many …
🇨🇴”A la orden” – A Beginner’s Guide to Colombian Spanish
Colombian Spanish is one of the most varied we could hear all over South America. Its unique use of words, colourful expressions, and especially the slang of Colombia make it fun to listen to natives from different regions. We don’t think Colombian is the easiest form of Spanish to learn though. Their pronunciation can be hard to understand, especially on the Caribbean coast and in Cali, where many letters are dropped or even replaced (!). We hope this little beginner’s guide will help you find your way through a Colombian conversation! Of course, there is not one kind of Colombian …
🇨🇴 Coffee Paradise: San Alberto Cafe in Buenavista
At the end of a winding country road one hour from Armenia lies the peaceful small village of Buenavista, in Quindío. Cute, but nothing special. Its square is not particularly charming, its houses are not as colourful as in other villages around. It doesn’t boast a vibrant market. In fact, most visitors, national and foreign, come to the place for just one thing: to drink a cup of the best coffee produced in Colombia. After a mere 15 minute steep walk up the hill from the central square, Julián welcomes us with a warm smile. He is a coffee connoisseur …
🇪🇨 A Guide to the Colourful Otavalo Market in Ecuador
Read our tips for a perfect visit of the indigenous market of Otavalo, Ecuador, South America’s biggest artisanal craft market.
🇵🇪 Peruvian Plantains, or How to Cook Plantains like in Peru
3 step-by-step recipes with plantain, Peru’s favourite fruit. Prepare it as side dish, snack or a morning drink!
Eco Travels & Responsible Tourism: Our Guide for Responsible Travellers
Tips and tricks for a greener and more responsible traveling. Our proven methods to reduce your travel footprint in South America, not only for budget travelers!