A once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galapagos
How about visiting the islands that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution? It’s an unforgettable experience, because of the animals.
Is tourism overpriced?
Tourism is one of the most important industries in the world – with all its up and downsides. Especially in regions such as South America, the impact on the economy, environment and society is clearly noticeable. But what does it really mean to be a traveller when prices are rising, experiences are becoming a commodity and the reality of the locals is often in stark contrast to what is on offer to tourists?
In this article, we share our personal experiences from several South American countries and show why there is often much more behind a simple journey than beautiful landscapes and exotic adventures.
A bit of everything: road conditions in South America
The road in South America are very varied, there is a bit of everything and one can choose its trip accordingly. However, even a national road can turn out to be a big adventure down here.
Goodbye Tawantinsuyu, the land of four parts
The Incan Empire has accompanied us the last months, it’s time to say goodbye, but before we leave, let’s look back.
Thousand and one hummingbirds
We never expected to be surrounded by buzzing hummingbirds – but in Mindo the fairy tale becomes reality. A wonderful stay in a world of birds.
Google Maps and its pitfalls
Navigation apps and how they like to trick us. Not just Google Maps. But we’ve learnt how to use them by force, or something like that.
A trip to South America’s sarcophagi
An unknown culture from South America: the Chachapoyas. We walked across meadows, fields and rocks, over a shaky bridge with a queasy feeling to see 13 sarcophagi. A marvellous experience!
Caiman nuggets, jaguar purses and orchid smuggling
Unfortunately, travelling also means seeing the less beautiful aspects of the world. In South America, we encounter wildlife trafficking, of both wild and dead individuals.
The funny world of travellers – clichés included
There are as many travels as there are travellers; but still somehow all fit into a category. Let’s do that adding a pinch of humour.
Spanish isn’t always Spanish
Spanish isn’t the same in every region, allthough most of the countries in South America speak Spanish. Here an introduction into its history and peculiar differences.