Rainforest Vacations: Where to go to truly experience the
Behold! The greenest depths of South America, where the trees seem never-ending and the tarantulas aren’t […]
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Best of LatAm
Here you’ll find round-ups of the best of Latin America, plus region-specific info to get your travel plans up-to-scratch.
Where to find the Best Nightlife in Central America & Mexico
If you read my blog regularly, you knowwwwww that I like a good party while I
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How to travel around South America: Your best transport options
When organising a multi-destination trip, it can be easy just to get excited about the flights
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11 tricks & scams in South America you need to know
One of the things that worried me most about travelling long-term was the risk of being
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The 22 gorgeous Central American beaches you have to visit
Being right in the Tropics, Central America is a region blessed with beautiful year-round sunshine that
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The Big Book of Safety: 32 tips for safe travel in South America
Thanks to various reputational blows and scary news headlines, people don’t expect to find safe travel
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The Safest Countries in Latin America 2026 – and Least Safe!
When planning travels to unfamiliar destinations, it’s really important that you take into consideration the political,
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50+ must-knows & travel tips for backpacking in South America
Backpacking in South America is a lifelong dream for many avid travellers. It’s a huge region
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The most incredible must-visit islands in South America
To be painfully honest, I never really thought much of the islands in South America; in
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16 weird & wonderful Latin American drinks you need to try
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 of our favourite drinks from Latin America.
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12 Best Party Destinations in South America
While we all might like to kid ourselves that we’re travelling merely to get immersed in
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
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5 value-for-money destinations in Latin America to get the most out of your funds
As backpackers with no real need for material gifts during my years of travelling, family and
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9 easy phrases to make you sound better at Spanish than you actually are
Language-learning is hard. Like, really hard. But if you’re travelling within the Spanish-speaking areas of Latin
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The South American town names travellers just can’t get right: A Spanish Pronunciation Guide
If 18 months in South America taught us anything, it’s that travellers are in desperate need
2 years in Latin America: Our 14 most unforgettable experiences
Over the last 24 months, we’ve had some fairly insane experiences in Latin America so far,
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Which bank ATMs give 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 found to gave us free cash withdrawals in South & Central America.
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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
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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
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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 points from our travels in Brazil.
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
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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 America, and now has its eyes on the world.
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 brewery.
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
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