Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Montevideo Carnival: A Guide to Uruguay’s Longest Local Festival
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 for the longest carnival celebration…
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Rio Carnival: The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide
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 de Janeiro! If you don’t…
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Affordable Birdwatching Spots in South America
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 on you. Over the last…
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Discovering Bolivia: A Guide to the Salar de Uyuni
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 (Peru), I never got the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning your Atacama Desert, Chile Adventure
I had heard about the Atacama in passing a couple of years ago, during my first trip to South America. Over the years, I kept seeing more photos pop up and it looks so otherwordly. Since we’ve been exploring Chile for about a month independently, I thought – maybe it’s time to see this amazing…
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What to Pack for Antarctica: The Expedition Cruise Packing List
Woohoo! You’re going to Antarctica, how exciting! Your cruise is booked, the dream feels real… now comes the main question: what on earth do I pack for Antarctica?! I was exactly in your position a few months ago… multiple tabs open, different advice from different people, constant fear of over or under packing. It’s tricky…
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Namibia Road Trip Itinerary: 2.5 Weeks of Safari, Desert & Coast – Self Drive
Namibia has been on our bucket list since pre COVID. Originally, we had plans for a South Africa + Namibia road trip but with the pandemic, we ended up only visiting South Africa. Fast forward five years and we finally did it! If you’re dreaming of an epic self-drive adventure through Namibia, this guide will…
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A Guide to Chile’s Marble Caves – Capillas de Mármol, Puerto Río Tranquilo
Marble Caves. I cannot remember the first time I had seen a photo of it but I know it was at least a decade ago. It’s been a dream of mine to visit and I finally got to see it for myself! It’s located along the Carretera Austral – a beautiful, dramatic and wild region…