In the heart of the driest desert in the world lies San Pedro de Atacama, in north Chile, a small town bursting with natural wonders and historical treasures. Coming from Peru, I embarked on a journey to explore the top things to do in San Pedro de Atacama before continuing to Bolivia. From ethereal landscapes […]
Mendoza is one of the best cities to visit in Argentina. There are so many fun things to do in Mendoza. You’ll find opportunities for refined cultural experiences and rugged adventures in nature. Although wine is a big part of your Mendoza experience, Mendoza is not all about the wine. There are plenty of other
Cafayate, the small town in Salta Province Argentina, was one of those destinations I instantly regretted not staying longer. As there are hundreds of Cafayate bodegas to visit and a lot of other things to do in Cafayate, I recommend allocating as much time in your travel itinerary as possible. To make things easier on
Argentina. Many people focus on Buenos Aires or the waterfalls of Iguazu. Or they go south to adventure off into Patagonia. For me, the reason I really, really wanted to visit Argentina, was the Northwestern corner of the country: Salta and Jujuy Province. In the end, I spent 3 days in Tilcara, exploring the Quebrada
The waterfalls at Iguazu, on the border between Argentina and Brazil, are a must-visit when you’re in the region. The massive walls of water, plummeting down into the deep, draw millions of visitors each year. Some people dash in and out of the region in 1 day, but because there is so much to see
What is it like to ride the Train to the Clouds from Salta Argentina? Read my tips to plan your trip on this high-altitude Tren a las Nubes and what it was like to be riding this iconic railway in Argentina. Argentina was once a country with many railways and you could cross the country
This guide shows you a 30-day South America backpacking itinerary for Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. I show you how to travel around, things to see and where to stay. I include my costs and travel tips for you to build your own 1-month South America backpacking route. Do you dream to travel to South America
This is my narrative about my time at Machu Picchu Peru. No how to guide or mistakes to avoid but just my experiences in the forgotten city of the Incas. Read first about my short and last-minute visit to Machu Picchu. Once I return from that in Aguas Caliente, I head straight to my hotel. It is
Normally, I write blogs which I think would be very helpful for you. I try to include tips on what to do (or what NOT to do), links, data and facts, all organized so you can easily skim through it or at least look at the pretty pictures and be inspired. For almost a year,
When you plan to travel to Peru, a visit to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu are high on your things-to-see list. And I can’t blame you. Although I also loved the other Inca Ruins that are not Machu Picchu and the sand dunes of Huacachina, Machu Picchu was the highlight of my travel to
Everyone who visits Peru wants to go to Machu Picchu. But how to travel to Machu Picchu by train? I traveled by train to Machu Picchu and these are my experiences. Read my non-hiking guide and how to get to Machu Picchu by train. Learn from my practical tips and experiences on buying train tickets
Ever since I can remember, travel to South America was my dream. I only had 4,5 weeks to explore Peru and Bolivia, but Lia and Jeremy from Practical Wanderlust had much more time to explore the continent. Therefore, I invited them to talk about their experiences with travel in South America. They share their mistakes to
The most famous Peru ruins near Cusco are the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. What are the other Inca sites in Cusco to see? Read my list of 7 interesting Cusco Inca ruins to explore in the Sacred Valley. I explain about Sacsaywamen and Ollantaytambo, but also Cinchero, Maras and Moray and not forget Pisac
You can fly, take the train or the bus from Puno to Cusco Peru. Read what to expect on the tourist bus Cusco to Puno and the Puno to Cusco bus. I show you what you’ll see and where you’ll stop on the bus route. Learn why the Puno to Cusco bus is worth your
Is a visit to Machu Picchu on your bucket list for Peru? Do you want to know how to buy Machu Picchu tickets and where to get them? Check this guide on all the different ways to buy your Machu Picchu entrance tickets as an independent traveler! A visit to Machu Picchu was my dream