Driving across the Andes is one of those travel experiences that can turn an ordinary road trip into a genuine adventure. The mountain range stretches for thousands of miles along the western side of South America, crossing countries including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. The scenery can be spectacular, with snow-capped peaks,…
South America is made for road trips. The continent combines enormous distances with dramatic scenery, remote villages, mountain passes, deserts, rainforests, glaciers, beaches, and some of the most spectacular highways in the world. For adventurous travelers, driving through South America can be more rewarding than simply flying between major cities. A road trip gives you…
Patagonia is the kind of destination that seems designed for a road trip. Stretching across southern Argentina and Chile, this enormous region combines snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, windswept plains, forests, remote villages, and some of South America’s most spectacular national parks. A road trip gives you something that organized tours cannot always provide: freedom….
South America is famous for places like Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Cartagena, Cusco, and Santiago. These destinations deserve their popularity, but they are only part of what the continent has to offer. Beyond the famous attractions are cities with beautiful architecture, fascinating cultures, excellent food, dramatic landscapes, and a more relaxed atmosphere. Many are…
South America is the kind of continent that can completely change the way you think about travel. One day you can be walking through colorful colonial streets, and the next you can be exploring a modern city surrounded by mountains, beaches, rainforest, or dramatic landscapes. From the energy of Buenos Aires to the high-altitude atmosphere…
Traveling through South America does not require a huge backpack, a complicated itinerary, or everything you own. With the right approach, you can explore cities, mountains, beaches, deserts, and remote communities while carrying surprisingly little. Why Minimalist Travel Works So Well in South America South America is a continent where travel can involve overnight buses,…
Traveling through South America does not require a huge backpack, a complicated itinerary, or everything you own. With the right approach, you can explore cities, mountains, beaches, deserts, and remote communities while carrying surprisingly little. Why Minimalist Travel Works So Well in South America South America is a continent where travel can involve overnight buses,…
South America has some unforgettable destinations, but the most famous places can quickly stretch a backpacker’s budget. Popular cities, luxury beach towns, famous islands, and major tourist attractions often come with higher accommodation prices, expensive tours, and costly transportation. The good news is that you don’t have to skip South America just because a particular…
South America has some unforgettable destinations, but the most famous places can quickly stretch a backpacker’s budget. Popular cities, luxury beach towns, famous islands, and major tourist attractions often come with higher accommodation prices, expensive tours, and costly transportation. The good news is that you don’t have to skip South America just because a particular…
South America is often imagined as an expensive adventure filled with long-distance flights, stylish hotels, expensive tours, and restaurant meals. But you don’t need a huge travel budget to explore the continent. For budget-conscious backpackers, $30 a day can still work in several South American destinations, especially if you stay in hostels, use public transportation,…