Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Is Renting a Car in Atacama Worth It? Real Costs, Pros & Mistakes
Whilst planning our time in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, I was trying to figure out: is it worth renting a car or should we book tours from San Pedro de Atacama (SPdA)? On paper, having your own car sounds like the obvious choice… but start adding up the rental, fuel, entrance fees and…
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Food from Around the World: A Traveller’s Guide to what to eat
Food is hands down my favourite part of travelling. I find so much joy in discovering dishes I’ve never tried before or stumbling upon a cuisine that I’ve yet to try. Wandering through the local markets to see what’s on offer, finding out what people eat beyond the typical dishes that make it to the…
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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: What to Expect in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is such a unique experience that I think any animal lover needs to do at least once in their life. An estimated 40 – 50 000 visitors head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park annually – information is abundant online. However, when planning my trip, I realised I wanted to know about…
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Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide: Planning Your First Trip
Oh, Rio de Janeiro! Did you know it’s nickname in Portuguese is Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City)? Easy to see you… I actually fell in love with this city: beaches on one side, mountains on the other, neighbourhoods with different personalities and some of Brazil’s most famous sights scattered throughout. Rio is massive. I actually underestimated…
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ACL-Friendly Day Hikes in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Los Glaciares National Park is the main reason why people visit Argentine Patagonia. Streatching from El Chalten in the north to El Calafate in the south, it’s Argentina’s largest national park with 30% of its area covered by ice and glaciers as part of South Patagonia’s Ice Field. It is best known for world reowned…
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Discovering Georgia: A Travel Guide To Everything You Need to Know
Georgia felt like such a wildcard for me. It was one of those countries that I knew I’d only scratched the surface. During my trip, I had only gotten the chance to visit a small part of it – spending the majority of my time in Tbilisi and heading north to Kazbegi to see Gergeti…
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Which Is the Best Country in South America? I Visited All 12 to Find Out
Okay, this may cause some controversy! Obviously, this is just based on my personal experience (travel is, of course, subjective). Someone looking for three weeks of hiking is going to have a very different idea of a good country compared to someone who wants beaches, nightlife and a cheap backpacking route. Not all countries are…
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Ultimate Jaguar Experience? Staying on a Flotel in the heart of Pantanal, Brazil
While planning a trip to the Pantanal, I was admittedly a little overwhelmed with the different options available – Flotels, Pousadas, staying on land or on the river… trying to see what made sense for a Pantanal jaguar safari. After lots of research and quote gathering, we ended up doing this trip through Pantanal Safari…