If there’s one thing you need to visit while you’re in Guyana – it’s Kaieteur Falls in the heart of the Amazon. However, if you’re planning to visit, there’s one thing you’ll quickly realise is that: you can’t just show up and wing it. Mainly cause there’s not really any […]

Everyone knows the Amazon rainforest for its river cruises, night walks and caimans but not everyone knows about Kaieteur Falls. Hidden deep in the middle of the Amazon rainforest of Guyana, Kaieteur Falls is an interesting place to visit. Not because it’s hard to get to (oh, trust me, it […]

Stavanger is the oil capital of Norway and a gateway to several world-famous hikes in Norway. But whether you’re just visiting, staying awhile or just curious, this list will give you the best of what’s on offer in Stavanger, by a local.

Rumichaca Border Crossing… I don’t think I’ve ever read anything good about this border crossing. It is the main (and recommended) border crossing to use between Colombia and Ecuador. If you’ve researched the Rumichaca border crossing, you’ve probably seen the same warnings over and over again: “Don’t cross at night […]

Let’s be honest. You’ve probably landed on this page because you’ve googled “Is Rio Carnival Safe?”. I don’t blame you, especially if you’ve never been to Brazil before or to a massive celebration/gathering like this. Here’s the honest truth: it’s safe enough, if you don’t make yourself a target. But […]

Oh Sucre, you’ve pleasantly surprised me, especially with the seriously good cafe scene. This was something that wasn’t on my radar – Sure serving up some delicious coffee. I won’t lie, I’ve been pretty disappointed with the coffee options from some of Bolivia’s neighbours. Don’t get me wrong, there was […]

Taking a slow ferry down the Amazon River is what feels like one of the few last “raw” travel experiences left in the world. When I say raw, what I mean is = uncurated, polished or adjusted with tourists in mind. In the age of when people are chasing packaged […]

The Maldives! Oh, what an absolute dream. With a reputation of overwater villas, private pools, honeymoon destination, prices that will make you want to scream… It absolutely lives up to the hype. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be that expensive. In this Maldives travel guide, I break […]

The Guianas – also known as Guyanas, are one of the least-visited regions in South America. It is made up of French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. If you’re planning a trip here, you’ve probably wondered: can you travel between the Guyanas without flying? The answer is yes — and this […]

Uzbekistan is not subtle when it comes to food. Big plates. Rice heavy dishes. Smoky skewers. Fresh bread. Deliciousness all on one plate. If you’re visiting this beautiful Central Asian country, let me tell you – one of the must do things is to eat. I am a self proclaimed […]

Let me guess – you’re planning to visit Salar de Uyuni but you want to be prepared… You’ve done your research: read the blogs, compared the tour companies, checked the weather maybe even booked flights to Bolivia or South America? Honestly, sounds like you’ve got it all sorted out. Really! […]

Updated for 2026 travel season: all you need to plan, book and experience Montevideo’s hidden Carnival gem. Everyone talks about Rio Carnival but it’s far from the only Carnival out there. Montevideo Carnival or Carnaval as locals call it, is one of Uruguay’s best kept secrets. It holds the title […]

The Rio Carnival is probably something that is on most people’s bucket list but for a first timer, planning it can be overwhelming! But let’s clear up a misconception quickly – Rio Carnival isn’t just the parade with the samba, dancing, floats and feathers… it’s a complete takeover of Rio […]

Fully transparency here… I recently got into birding, hence this post. It started because I wanted to practice using my new telezoom lens and well, here we are. Birdwatching in South America. Never really thought I would be a birder but let’s be honest, birdwatching really does just sneak up […]

I first came across the Salar de Uyuni back in 2017 during my first trip to South America. At the time, I had no idea just how extraordinary this continent was or that it was home to the world’s largest salt flat. Unfortunately, after my backpack was stolen in Puno […]