You can prepare your plate of couscous, order a warm caldinho to accompany your cold beer on the beach and try to learn the passinho. To experience Recife beyond the obvious, you’ll need to be very careful: it’s impossible not to fall in love with everything the capital of Pernambuco has to offer. Everyone knows…
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Lima, llamas and the Nazca Lines: the 12 best places in Peru
When I say Peru is a traveller’s dream, I mean it. That’s because the country itself is absolutely huge, and there are heaps of routes for anyone who wants to backpack Peru . Do you like historical ruins and the hikes that lead to them? Peru has that to offer. Do you like beaches and surfing? Peru…
From rainbow rivers to perfect pueblos: the 15 best places to visit in Colombia
The perfect destination for backpackers is not exi… oh, hey Colombia. If we could paint a picture of our dream destination, it would look like you. From wild salsa nights in the city to relaxed yoga days on the beach, from hikes through national parks to sandboarding in the desert, there’s never a dull moment…
Glaciers, magnificent landscapes and glittering beaches: the 13 best travel destinations in Argentina
There’s something intoxicating about Argentina, and it’s not just the red wine. From the glaciers of Patagonia to the salt marshes of Salta, from the thundering waterfalls of Iguazú to the equally loud nightclubs of Buenos Aires – every corner of this bubbling South American destination beckons backpackers like a bottomless bottle of Malbec. The…
The 6 best youth hostels in Ushuaia for backpacking at the end of the world
Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is perfect for anyone who loves adventure. Backpackers from all over the world dream of visiting this city, which is located in an archipelago with a curious name: Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) . This destination combines the breathtaking beauty of the snow-capped Andes with the blue…
Complete travel guide to Fortaleza: beaches, transport, nightlife and many other tips
The capital of Ceará is one of the most beautiful cities in the north-east of Brazil and has something to offer for every type of traveller. In Fortaleza you can enjoy the beach, get to know the local handicrafts, try a variety of typical dishes, stroll through the historic centre, take part in cultural events…
What to do in Jericoacoara – tips from a local
I was lucky enough to spend part of my adolescence and adult life living in Fortaleza. And Jericoacoara, 300 kilometres from the capital of Ceará, was a must for holidays with friends and family. In almost twenty years, I’ve watched Jericoacoara transform from a destination known only to a few tourists and kitesurfers into one…
Salt flats and stunning landscapes: 11 best places to visit in Bolivia
Bolivia often gets overlooked in grand backpacking trips around South America. It doesn’t have as many mainstream attractions as the bigger countries, but this can really work to your advantage if you want to visit somewhere with less tourists and more authentic experiences. I travelled around Bolivia with two Spanish speaking companions, so I got…
Carnival, caipirinhas and curious hostels: the ultimate guide to backpacking Brazil
Everything about Brazil is big. Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is big. São Paulo’s skyline is big. The swimwear might be microscopic, but the golden beaches are big. The towering Iguaçu Falls, the iconic Maracanã football stadium, the epic wetlands of the Pantanal, the flavours in a steaming bowl of feijoada, the sand dunes sweeping Lençóis Maranhenses,…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Chile
When backpacking Chile, there’s a trusty tale I guarantee you’ll hear time and again from locals. They say that when God created the world, he (or probably she, let’s be honest) had a little of everything left over – mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, deserts, the whole shebang. So, she mixed it all together and created Chile….
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