Travel guides and itineraries for South America — Peru and Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Patagonia and Colombia.
South America on a budget: which countries are cheap, where the money actually goes, and fifteen practical ways to spend less on a long trip.
South America on a Budget: What a Trip Really Costs Read More »
Where to stay in Cartagena: the walled city, Getsemaní, Bocagrande and Manga compared, with the trade-offs of each and how long to stay where.
Where to Stay in Cartagena: Best Areas for Every Type of Trip Read More »
A two-week Patagonia itinerary covering Torres del Paine, the Perito Moreno glacier and the day hikes of El Chaltén, with booking and packing advice.
Patagonia Itinerary: Torres del Paine and El Chaltén Read More »
A 12-day Colombia itinerary from Cartagena and Getsemaní to Medellín, Guatapé and the coffee region, with the Cocora Valley and practical advice.
Colombia Itinerary: 12 Days from Cartagena to the Coffee Region Read More »
A 4-day Buenos Aires itinerary by barrio: the centre and Recoleta, San Telmo and La Boca, Palermo and a day trip to Tigre or Colonia in Uruguay.
Buenos Aires Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days in Buenos Aires Read More »
The best time to visit Brazil: Rio, the northeast coast, the Amazon and the Pantanal all run on different seasons, so here is which months suit which trip.
Best Time to Visit Brazil: A Month-by-Month Guide Read More »
The best time to visit Peru: the Andes, coast and Amazon run on different seasons, so here is what each month delivers and why May and September win.
Best Time to Visit Peru: A Month-by-Month Guide Read More »
A 4-day Rio de Janeiro itinerary: Copacabana and Ipanema, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf at sunset and Tijuca forest, with honest safety advice.
Rio de Janeiro Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days in Rio Read More »
A 10-day Peru itinerary built around altitude: the Sacred Valley first, then Machu Picchu, Cusco and either Lima or Lake Titicaca to finish.
Peru Itinerary: 10 Days from Cusco to Machu Picchu Read More »
How to visit Machu Picchu: timed tickets and circuits, the Huayna Picchu climbs, trains from Ollantaytambo and how the trekking routes compare.
How to Visit Machu Picchu: Tickets, Trains and Trails Read More »
