Brazil is a country of contrasts and cultural diversity. This nation takes up such a large area that each region has a unique character. If you travel around Brazil, you will notice that there are … [Read more...]
Hiking the Cerro Torre & Fitz Roy Trek from El Chalten
I'm not exaggerating, nor do I get carried away by the emotions or the excitatory effect of the Argentinian mate. I'm serious; this is one of the best hiking routes in all South America! The … [Read more...]
Travel Guide to Chapada Diamantina – Best Hiking Trails
For centuries, the northern region of Chapada Diamantina had been known as Brazil’s largest gold and diamond extraction spot. Today, it’s one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the country. … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Hikes in Rio de Janeiro
The marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro is known worldwide for samba, beaches and Carnival – I know, the typical boring stereotypes. After having lived there for over a year, I can assure you that there … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Salvador de Bahia
Salvador de Bahia, the first capital of the Portuguese Empire and currently the third most populated city in Brazil, is an enclave of unquestionable beauty. Did you know that the state of Bahia has … [Read more...]
Hiking Vale do Pati in 5 days
If you love hiking and are traveling in Brazil, you can’t miss the Vale do Pati trek. Located in the heart of the state of Bahia, this route will take you through colorful savannas, endless valleys … [Read more...]
How to get to Machu Picchu on a budget
Considered one of the meccas of every traveler, the sacred city of Machu Picchu is one of those magical places you will never forget in your life. Built in the fifteenth century, it was the … [Read more...]
Best Route for Hiking the Quilotoa Loop
Do you know the James Bond movie where the bad guys are hidden under the lake of a volcanic crater? No, it's not "Goldeneye"... it's "You Only Live Twice". Anyway, that place looks like something out … [Read more...]
Things to do and see in Quito, Ecuador
Located along a valley surrounded by giant volcanoes, the city of Quito offers an interesting fusion of Spanish colonialism, local culture and overwhelming nature. It's no wonder that the Andean … [Read more...]
Hiking Iliniza Norte in Ecuador
Climbing Iliniza Norte was a very important part of our acclimatization before our climb to the Cotopaxi volcano. The Iliniza Norte is one of the most popular treks in Ecuador since there is no … [Read more...]
Backpacking in Ecuador
Ecuador offers a spectacular variety of landscapes in a very small territory. You can find bustling beaches, tropical forests, active volcanoes, colonial cities, traditional markets and even … [Read more...]
Hiking Mount Roraima, Venezuela
Venezuela is a destination that everyone should visit. From idyllic Caribbean beaches to surreally shaped mountains, this country has virtually everything. It’s a shame the economic situation and … [Read more...]