How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Peru & the Andes
A few tips to help you avoid altitude sickness while you’re travelling in Peru and the Andes in South America.
South America
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
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…
Interview – Meet the Woman Who Drove Solo from Pennsylvania to Uruguay
My interview with Cassey after her epic solo van trip through South America!
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!
5 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.
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… Read More »Exploring Rio de Janeiro and Watching the World Cup in Rio
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… Read More »Paraty
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… Read More »Porto Seguro
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… Read More »Iguassu Falls – Brazil Side
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…
Buenos Aires
This is just a short round-up post for Buenos Aires, since I’ve already published reviews of most of the things we did there. We arrived… Read More »Buenos Aires
Bikes and Wine, Mendoza
A trip around Argentina’s Malbec region by bike! A Mendoza wine bike tour is the best way to discover the region’s vineyards…