Ecuador was the first place I went backpacking in South America. As I flew into Quito airport with no return ticket, I felt nervously excited about what the country held in…
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A few days ago, I left Bolivia to travel into Peru. I’ve been in Bolivia for fourteen weeks. During that time I’ve visited nine cities, taken part in two volunteer…
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Accommodation advice Colombia South AmericaA Travel Guide to Backpacking Colombia – My Three Month Colombia Itinerary
I was only supposed to spend a few weeks backpacking Colombia. Instead, this magical country completely pulled me in – I ended up spending three months backpacking Colombia, and a further…
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Bolivia South AmericaThe Witches of El Alto, Bolivia: Traditions & Superstitions at the World’s Highest Market
Up in the mountains above La Paz, Bolivia, there’s a market called El Alto. On a Sunday morning under a crisp blue sky, I stepped out of a minibus beside the…
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You’re backpacking Cuba for a month. Where do you go? It’s a fantastic destination, but travelling solo in Cuba can be daunting. Here’s everything I learned about backpacking Cuba during my…
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I’ve eaten a lot of traditional food in Ecuador. That’s what happens when you spend five months living in Cuenca with a host family and eating street snacks whenever you get…
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Hugo and Consuela have a framed photo of Che Guevara above their fish tank. This middle-aged couple, my casa hosts in Santa Clara, have just bought three slices of peso pizza from…
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Language Personal Peru South America Spanish ChallengeThe Spanish Challenge: a Surprise Return to Paracas, Peru
It’s early in Lima. Men scurry along either side of the barrier which divides the congested highway in two. They carry paper-covered boxes of snacks to sell to car drivers through their windows:…
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advice Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Peru South America VolunteeringSo You Want to Volunteer in South America?
Last updated March 2019 “I’m going to volunteer in South America!” This gleeful announcement was made to my dad in the summer of 2013, just three days after I’d flown back home…
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[Last updated in 2019] With the changes in travel restrictions for US citizens to Cuba, many more people are now planning their visits to the island. If you’ve got a limited budget…