Beyond-the-beaten-trail in South America
After travelling for over four years through South America, I’ve tried and tested all sorts of different traveling equipment, insurance and packing essentials, which I’ve distilled into guides to help you plan your own trip.
From Patagonia packing lists and equipment guides for Torres del Paine National Park to reviews of Steripen water filters and lightweight backpacking tents, these guides are essential pre-South America trip resources.
Within striking distance of the Sacred Valley and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Cusco is one of Peru’s most touristed cities. It’s also a place in which I lived for seven months while volunteering for a local educational charity – and a city that I quickly fell in love with, thanks to its energy and …
Where to Stay in Cusco: 21 of the Best Hotels and GuesthousesRead More
If you’re preparing for an international trip abroad, then a travel water filter or purifier bottle should be at the top of your list of essential packing items. Not only will you want to avoid getting ill from polluted water sources, but you’re probably also concerned about your environmental impact. A carefully selected water filter …
The Best Travel Water Filters for Every Budget – Tested & RankedRead More
What gifts do you buy a travel lover for Christmas? This is the question that my family faces each and every year. It’s not that I’m hard to buy for, it’s just that I don’t really have anywhere to put new bits and pieces or any particular need for the decorative items that are normally …
The 31 Most Practical & Wanderlust-Fuelling Gifts for TravellersRead More
Lima is a city that I’ve long had a love-hate relationship with. I love ceviche (I mean, who doesn’t love this delicious fish dish?) and I love the idea of Lima, with its ocean side location and impressive of world-class restaurants and cool bars. But every time I’ve visited, I’ve struggled with one big thing: …
Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is amongst the world’s most dreamed-about destinations and often tops the agenda of travellers bound for Chile. Declared a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 1978, the park’s well-established reputation as an incredibly diverse ecosystem as well as a site of exquisite natural beauty means that the tourist infrastructure in …
The 10 Best Hotels in Torres del Paine National ParkRead More
Santiago, the buzzing capital of Chile, has much to offer visitors and attracts a diverse crowd, from veteran backpackers to aspiring wine connoisseurs and luxury city-breakers. But whether you’re looking to delve into Santiago’s vibrant cultural scene, party in Barrio Brasil, or just sit back and sip a pisco sour by the pool, Santiago boasts …
Where to Stay in Santiago: The City’s Best Hotels & HostelsRead More
On my last trip along the Carretera Austral in 2016, I made it as far as the azure waters of Lago General Carrera in the Aysén Region of Chile. Few people have heard of this lake; but it’s the location of the almost fantastical, swirling-blue coloured Cavernas Marmoles or Marble Caves, easily visited in a speedboat from …
A Luxurious Stay in the Sunniest Corner of the Carretera AustralRead More
There’s no better way for preparing for a trip abroad (or merely satisfying your worldly curiosity) than with a good list of reading material. Over the past six years, I’ve had my nose in a healthy selection of books set in South America, both fiction and non-fiction to help me get to grips with life, …
20 of the Best Books About South America to Add to Your Reading ListRead More
Use: The best backpacking water filter for camping and hiking Price Weight Durability Ease of Use ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price reflects speed & reliability of the water filter Lightweight The batteries last for ages & water filter practically unbreakable Purifies at the click of a button Summary If you’re looking for a quick and …
Best Backpacking Water Filter: Steripen Adventurer ReviewRead More
Use: Ideal for lightweight camping and backpacking Price Weight Durability Ease of Use ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price reflects the quality of the tent Very lightweight Three season and good durability against wind and rain Fast to erect and spacious but let down by the zip Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent Summary If …
Since arriving in South America, I’ve trawled the net for the most essential adventure travel apps. It quickly became apparent that what works in Europe, the States or other parts of the globe just doesn’t work here. A lack of internet connectivity or availability of maps for the area, means that camping apps, trekking apps, …
