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…
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…
Exploring Rio – The Beaches and City Centre
The final week of our five month South American Adventure was spent in Rio de Janeiro; the perfect place to really make the most of our last few days on the road. Better yet, we were there over the weekend of the World Cup Final, so that the usual party atmosphere was…
Staying in a Favela in Rio
It was the very first day of the final week of our five month trip, so of course, everything had to go wrong. We arrived in Rio after a slow and uncomfy bus ride from Paraty which took a fair amount longer than the scheduled four hours; I slipped in and out…
Paraty
4th – 10th July 2014 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…
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…
Belo Horizonte
The World Cup events in Brazil have, of course, been a huge boost for tourism there and have also put some less-visited areas onto the travellers’ map, with some of the games being held in places that haven’t always been big tourist destinations. Like Belo Horizonte, one of the twelve…
Iguassu Falls – Brazil Side
20th June 2014 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…
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…
Iguassu Falls – Information
Argentina Side In Argentina, the falls are called Cataratas de Iguazu. To get there, you can take the bus (company Rio Uruguay) for 40 pesos each way – either from the terminal or from the bus stop outside the supermarket on Avenida Victoria Aguirre. For the 30 minute journey, it’s a…
Review: Paraty Tourist Bus
Paraty, a coastal town about four hours south or Rio, has so much more to offer than beautiful beaches. From waterfalls and swimming holes in the rich Atlantic Forest, to cachaça distilleries or action and adventure at Paraty Sport & Aventura, thiis is one of the best places to visit in…
Alambique Paratiana in Paraty
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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…
Exploring Rio – The Beaches and City Centre
The final week of our five month South American Adventure was spent in Rio de Janeiro; the perfect place to really make the most of our last few days on the road. Better yet, we were there over the weekend of the World Cup Final, so that the usual party atmosphere was…
Staying in a Favela in Rio
It was the very first day of the final week of our five month trip, so of course, everything had to go wrong. We arrived in Rio after a slow and uncomfy bus ride from Paraty which took a fair amount longer than the scheduled four hours; I slipped in and out…
Paraty
4th – 10th July 2014 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…
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…
Belo Horizonte
The World Cup events in Brazil have, of course, been a huge boost for tourism there and have also put some less-visited areas onto the travellers’ map, with some of the games being held in places that haven’t always been big tourist destinations. Like Belo Horizonte, one of the twelve…
Iguassu Falls – Brazil Side
20th June 2014 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…
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…
Iguassu Falls – Information
Argentina Side In Argentina, the falls are called Cataratas de Iguazu. To get there, you can take the bus (company Rio Uruguay) for 40 pesos each way – either from the terminal or from the bus stop outside the supermarket on Avenida Victoria Aguirre. For the 30 minute journey, it’s a…
Review: Paraty Tourist Bus
Paraty, a coastal town about four hours south or Rio, has so much more to offer than beautiful beaches. From waterfalls and swimming holes in the rich Atlantic Forest, to cachaça distilleries or action and adventure at Paraty Sport & Aventura, thiis is one of the best places to visit in…
Alambique Paratiana in Paraty
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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!
