Batteries, borders and friendship
Spare parts are also available in South America, but they don’t always fit in a European car. Here is how we found the “right” batteries.
Pre-Hispanic Civilisations: the Fort Samaipata
The history of America rarely reaches Europe, much is forgotten. Here is an attempt to counteract this. Second part of the series: the Fort Samaipata.
Pre-Hispanic Civilisations: Llanos de Moxos
The history of America rarely reaches Europe, much of it is forgotten. Here is an attempt to do something about it. First in the series: the Llanos de Moxos.
Looking for snakes in Bolivia
There are many snakes in South America, some of them highly venomous. We went looking for snakes in Bolivia together with experts to learn more about these fascinating animals.
What do you like to drink? Obesity in South America
23% of the population of South America is obese. Sugary drinks are one cause that leads to the increase in obesity rates. Here our observations.
Soy and cattle: The dark side of Brazil’s economic boom
Brazil isn’t only beaches and samba. There are also many regions with only soy and cattle farming. Here’s what we saw.
Anteater, jaguar and co.
The Pantanal has a lot to offer regarding animals. Here our most memorable encounters.
A burning wetland
40 degrees, no shade and a gloomy atmosphere. The sun’s rays can’t penetrate what looks like fog. But it smells of ash and you can see the smoke drifting past. To the right and left, burnt trees, alligators on the shore and the odd green island that has survived the devastating fire. One kilometre after …
Following the europeans through south Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil. It is mountainous and rocky in the north, on the edge of the São Paulo plateau, and flat in the south. The state is strongly characterised by immigration from Europe in the 19th century, mainly Italian and German-speaking immigrants. They fled the economic and political …