Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Booking a Kaieteur Falls Tour in Guyana? Read this before you go
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 public transport, there’s no “I’ll…
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Kaieteur Falls Guyana: How to Visit, What to Expect & Is It Worth It?
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 is)… But how can something…
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Stavanger, Norway: A Local’s Guide to the Best Things to Do
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.
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Rumichaca Border Crossing at Night (Colombia to Ecuador): Is It Safe?
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 under any circumstances.” Well… we…
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Rio Carnival Safety Guide: How to Party Smart
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 also, sometimes, you might just…
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Best Cafes in Sucre, Bolivia: Must try Coffee Shops (2026 Guide)
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 a good place here or…
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What is it like on the Amazon River Ferry: Manaus to Macapá
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 travel for convenience, others are…
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How to Plan the Perfect Maldives Trip in 2026 (Local Islands + Luxury Resorts)
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 down exactly how to plan…