Isn’t travelling wonderful? Every day is an adventure. It’s especially wonderful when mould is lurking around every corner and spare parts never make it to the local shops. Thank goodness for friends who play the role of both mule and saviour. It’s time to complain a little about cleaning.
We were nervous about entering the country, but what awaited us on the other side was more than we had hoped for. Our first days in Venezuela, a journey into the unexpected.
We spent almost two years – or to be exact 685 days – travelling around South America. We drove a lot and consumed a lot. Here an overview of the distance covered, diesel consumed and many other interesting facts.
Obviously we had to make our very own South American Big Five’s list. A safari through the entire southern continent. Hours and even days looking for an animal and, suddenly, it’s there. A real adventure.
How about visiting the islands that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution? It’s an unforgettable experience, because of the animals.
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.