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 top destinations in Latin America to get the most out of your Christmas money in 2020
As backpackers with no real need for material gifts during the last 2 years of travelling, our families and friends have often struggled to know what to get us for Christmas. Many of them instead decided to gift us funds…
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…
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 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 transactions. We've made it easier for you by making a list of banks we've…
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…
The Highs and Lows of 3 Months in Brazil
Our 3 months in Brazil has shown us what an incredible part of the world this is – it’s truly a country like no other. Nowhere else have we experienced such vibrance and energy. Here are our highlights are low…
Selina: a brand set to take over the world
As you may already know, we earn our keep by running a brand strategy consultancy business. Sometimes, our consultancy & travel content cross-over, so why not share it with you lovely people? Selina is a brand that's swept across Latin…
The best craft breweries in South America
Welcome to the list of Top Craft Breweries in South America! Spanning a variety of countries, each brand that has made the list offers a combination of great beer as well as something a little unique versus your typical craft…
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. Although many of these…
Coolest surfer towns in South and Central America
Throughout our travels, we alternate between busy city life, stunning natural landscapes and relaxing beaches. We’ve put our heads together and come up with what we think are the top 5 coolest surfer towns across South and Central America.
Six Spanish mistakes to avoid in Latin America
As you may know, Spanish can be a very dangerous language for slips of the tongue. In order to help you avoid some common and humiliating pitfalls, we’ve compiled a list of the top 6 embarrassing Spanish mistakes to avoid…
Weird & wonderful drinks from Latin America
Every region has its fair share of concoctions that seem alien to the average foreigner. South & Central America are no different, with an eclectic mix of drinks ranging from warm & homely to absolutely lethal. Here is a collection…
The best hostels and AirBnBs of South America
While most people groan at the thought of hostel living, there has been many an occasion where we’ve found hostels in South America so bloody good that we’ve not wanted to leave. If you’re heading to any of the below…
The tastiest typical foods in South America
Something we’re certainly going to miss when we eventually (though who knows when?!) leave LatAm is the food. South America is full of crazy-tasty recipes, with some foods we’d never have imagined together turning out to be b-e-a-utiful. This is…
The best places to learn Spanish in Latin America
Put off by the high prices and sophisticated lisps of Spain, hundreds of thousands of eager-to-learn travellers flock across oceans every year in search of the best places to learn Spanish in South & Central America.
The top 5 national beers in South America
South America takes its beer very seriously, and whilst there has been a varying degree of impact from craft beer on the continent (subscribe to check out the upcoming Top 10 Craft Beers in South America!), each country has up…
The best cities for history lovers in South America
Lozzy is a self-proclaimed history boff. She thrives off cities steeped in history, and South America has provided many opportunities for her to truly geek out and lose herself in imagining the past realities of a place. If you’re also…
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.…
Bitesize LatAm: Which country to visit in Latin America?
Still in the early planning stages of a LatAm trip and feeling confused by all the detail out there about which countries are best for what? We’ve written brief summaries of each Latin nation we’ve visited in order to help…
