Untold Stories: Staying in a Favela in Rio
Staying in a favela in Rio – only to be woken up by the door being kicked down in the middle of the night by two bunk-bed-building trespassers!
Category: South AmericaWelcome to the section of my site that’s all about my favourite place in the world – South America. I spent five months there travelling overland from Colombia to Brazil through six countries – and completely fell in love. This continent is so rich in adventure, culture, and gorgeous landscapes.
Use the content menu below to hunt for a specific destination, or scroll down to browse the general content.
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Oh, and check out this post all about my five-month trip through South America for a breakdown of all my favourite travel stories. It’s a great way to get an idea of how to structure your own route!
All my latest South America posts are below, but reach out if you have a specific question and I’ll do my best to help out…
Best Rio Tours with Rio Cultural Secrets (AD)
A few of the best private Rio tours offered by fab local company Rio Cultural Secrets – to help you plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro!
Five of the Best Things to do in Lima
From street art to ceviche, make the most of Peru’s capital with my round-up of some of the best things to do in quirky, cultural Lima…
Five of the Best Day and Weekend Trips from Lima
Lima makes an excellent base for exploring the middle of Peru! These day trips from Lima are perfect for a day or weekend trip to escape the city…
Highlights of a Bolivia Salt Flats Tour
A few frosty highlights from a Bolivia salt flats tour in May, at the start of the winter season. Plus tips on the best time to visit Salar de Uyuni.
Cook in Rio
I chat Brazilian culture and food with Simone at the Cook in Rio class – oh, and we also make some food, too…
Exploring Rio de Janeiro and Watching the World Cup in Rio
The final week of our five-month South American Adventure was spent in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most colourful, fascinating, and enticing cities I’ve yet discovered. We were there over the weekend of the World Cup Final. Rio’s normal party atmosphere was overwhelmingly amplified by the football fans who…
Paraty
The fourth stop in our Brazil itinerary, Paraty, was a bit of an odd choice given our current northern location, but, as I mentioned before in my Porto Seguro post, our route was somewhat misshapen since our destination choices were dictated by budget, with the World Cup price inflation forcing…
Porto Seguro
I’ve already mentioned that one side effect of the World Cup in Brazil this year was the stadiums driving visitors to towns which previously weren’t major tourist hotspots, like Belo Horizonte. Another effect was that the huge inflation of prices – particularly accommodation prices – in these cities drove backpackers like…
Iguassu Falls – Brazil Side
it sounds foolish to say it now, but as soon as we crossed the grey concrete bridge from Argentina to Brazil I noticed a difference that seemed to lie in more than the new language showing on every sign and shop front. Foz do Iguaçu, just a short drive down…
Tree Top Adventures at Paraty Sport Aventura, Brazil
Much monkeying around at Paraty Sport Aventura, a tree top adventure playground in Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest…
Iguassu Falls Argentina Side – What to Expect
My take on Iguassu Falls Argentina – one of the most impressive natural sights in South America and a must-see in Argentina…
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Hi, I’m Emily, a full time UK travel blogger focusing on solo female travel! Lover of fun, adventure, food, Harry Potter, hiking, beaches, and chatting about the weather. Can be bought with cake.DISCOUNTS!
Welcome to the section of my site that’s all about my favourite place in the world – South America. I spent five months there travelling overland from Colombia to Brazil through six countries – and completely fell in love. This continent is so rich in adventure, culture, and gorgeous landscapes.
Use the content menu below to hunt for a specific destination, or scroll down to browse the general content.
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Oh, and check out this post all about my five-month trip through South America for a breakdown of all my favourite travel stories. It’s a great way to get an idea of how to structure your own route!
All my latest South America posts are below, but reach out if you have a specific question and I’ll do my best to help out…
Best Rio Tours with Rio Cultural Secrets (AD)
A few of the best private Rio tours offered by fab local company Rio Cultural Secrets – to help you plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro!
Five of the Best Things to do in Lima
From street art to ceviche, make the most of Peru’s capital with my round-up of some of the best things to do in quirky, cultural Lima…
Five of the Best Day and Weekend Trips from Lima
Lima makes an excellent base for exploring the middle of Peru! These day trips from Lima are perfect for a day or weekend trip to escape the city…
Highlights of a Bolivia Salt Flats Tour
A few frosty highlights from a Bolivia salt flats tour in May, at the start of the winter season. Plus tips on the best time to visit Salar de Uyuni.
Cook in Rio
I chat Brazilian culture and food with Simone at the Cook in Rio class – oh, and we also make some food, too…
Exploring Rio de Janeiro and Watching the World Cup in Rio
The final week of our five-month South American Adventure was spent in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most colourful, fascinating, and enticing cities I’ve yet discovered. We were there over the weekend of the World Cup Final. Rio’s normal party atmosphere was overwhelmingly amplified by the football fans who…
Paraty
The fourth stop in our Brazil itinerary, Paraty, was a bit of an odd choice given our current northern location, but, as I mentioned before in my Porto Seguro post, our route was somewhat misshapen since our destination choices were dictated by budget, with the World Cup price inflation forcing…
Porto Seguro
I’ve already mentioned that one side effect of the World Cup in Brazil this year was the stadiums driving visitors to towns which previously weren’t major tourist hotspots, like Belo Horizonte. Another effect was that the huge inflation of prices – particularly accommodation prices – in these cities drove backpackers like…
Iguassu Falls – Brazil Side
it sounds foolish to say it now, but as soon as we crossed the grey concrete bridge from Argentina to Brazil I noticed a difference that seemed to lie in more than the new language showing on every sign and shop front. Foz do Iguaçu, just a short drive down…
Tree Top Adventures at Paraty Sport Aventura, Brazil
Much monkeying around at Paraty Sport Aventura, a tree top adventure playground in Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest…
Iguassu Falls Argentina Side – What to Expect
My take on Iguassu Falls Argentina – one of the most impressive natural sights in South America and a must-see in Argentina…
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- Hi, I’m Emily, a full time UK travel blogger focusing on solo female travel! Lover of fun, adventure, food, Harry Potter, hiking, beaches, and chatting about the weather. Can be bought with cake.
DISCOUNTS!
