The Big Book of Safety: 32 tips for safe travel in South America + 6 known scams
Thanks to various reputational blows and scary news headlines, people don’t expect to find safe travel in South America easy. When I first left the UK, my parents’ biggest concern was that I was going to end up coerced into…
The 10 Safest Countries in Latin America to travel to in 2021 (once you’re vaccinated!)
When planning travels for once you’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 and beyond, it’s really important that you take into consideration the political, economic and social risks of visiting a certain area of the world. Central and South America…
Backpacking in South America: 50+ Must-knows and travel tips for your trip
Backpacking in South America is a lifelong dream for many avid travellers. It’s a huge region with a lot more diversity than people tend to realise, so there’s a lot you need to know before you set off on your…
Must-visit islands in South America
To be painfully honest, I never really thought much of the islands in South America; in fact, before I came here I don’t think I even knew of any except the Galapagos Islands and Aruba. Sound relatable? WELL LET ME…
11 Best Party Destinations in South America
While we all might like to kid ourselves that we’re travelling merely to get immersed in culture, make connections with locals and see the wonders of the world, few of us are strong enough to turn down a good bit…
Border-crossing tips & info on tourist visas in South America for UK citizens
Visas can be a bit of a minefield sometimes, so it’s nice to have a place where they’re all together to go through in one sitting. As Brits, we’re very privileged when travelling in this region, as there are almost…
5 value-for-money destinations in Latin America to get the most out of your Christmas fund in 2021
As backpackers with no real need for material gifts during my years of travelling, family and friends have often struggled to know what to get me for Christmas. Many of them instead decided to gift me funds towards experiences ……
8 easy phrases to make you sound better at Spanish than you actually are
Learning a new language is hard. Like, really hard. But if you’re travelling within the Spanish-speaking areas of Latin America, the good news is that Spanish is one of the easiest languages for English natives to pick up. While the…
How to stop pronouncing these South American place names wrong
If 18 months in South America taught us anything, it’s that travellers are in desperate need of a Spanish pronunciation guide to get them saying South American place names right 😉 Pronouncing words in a foreign language is a difficult…
2 years in Latin America: 14 most unforgettable experiences
Over the last 24 months, we’ve had some fairly insane experiences in Latin America so far, so in light of our 2-year travel anniversary we thought we’d sit down and reminisce on all the most unforgettable. Some are because of…
Bank ATMs for free cash withdrawals in South America & Central America
We usually spend the first hour or so of being in a new country hunting around for ATMs that a) work and b) give us the cheapest/free ATM transactions. We’ve made it easier for you by compiling a list of…
Best places for your first time in Latin America if you don’t speak Spanish
Travelling to a new place can be nerve-wracking, and when a whole region is your oyster it can be difficult to know where to start. Even for those who have travelled extensively in Asia or Europe, Latin America can present…
11 tastiest types of South American street food to get your tastebuds in a tango
Something we’re certainly going to miss when we eventually (though who knows when?!) leave LatAm is the food. Hands down, it’s the best. South American street food is full to the brim with crazy-tasty recipes, with some foods we’d never…
The highs and lows of 3 months in Brazil
As July 2019 draws to a close, we’ve now sadly come to the end of our first trip to Brazil. We have no doubts whatsoever that we’ll be back for more one day, and we’ve already built up quite a…
Budget for Backpacking South America: Our first 6 months of travel costs
To help you plan any upcoming travels in the region, we’ve put together our spending vs original travel budget for backpacking South America for the first 6 months of our trip. This covers Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.…
Selina: A brand set to take over the world
As you may already know, we earn our keep as consultants running a brand strategy business. Sometimes, our consultancy and travel content cross over, so why not share it with you lovely people? If you haven’t yet heard of Selina ……
The best craft breweries in South America
After spending almost 2 years travelling around South America, we’ve experienced quite an array of natural wonders, incredible beaches, booming cities and perhaps most importantly, excellent craft beers. Welcome to the list of Best Craft Breweries in South America! Spanning…
7 environmentally-friendly initiatives to learn from South America
Throughout our time in this part of the world, we’ve come across many environmentally-friendly initiatives we can learn from South America. Some have been ingenious, others a slap in the face for how obvious they are. … Continue reading
Coolest surfer towns in South and Central America
Throughout our travels, we alternate between busy city life, stunning natural landscapes and relaxing beaches. With Andy being a particular lover of the beach life, we seem to spend a fair amount of time hopping around beachy surfer towns –…
Six Spanish mistakes to avoid in Latin America
As you may know, Spanish can be a very dangerous language for slips of the tongue. Perhaps your Spanish mistakes of choice are mispronouncing a letter, assigning the wrong gender to a word (ending in –a instead of –o, for…
Exploring the best of Latin America
