Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Argentina vs Brazil: Which Side of Iguazu Falls is Better?
Planning a trip to Iguazu Falls? You’ve probably tried asking which side of Iguazu Falls is better – Argentina or Brazil? You’re not alone – I did the same thing before visiting. But we managed to do both because we had the luxury of time to. Understandably, not everyone is travelling all around South America! While…
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Isla de la Plata, Ecuador: The Best Galapagos Alternative?
Isla de la Plata, Ecuador – often called the “Poor Man’s Galapagos” is one of the best budget wildlife experiences in South America. Located off the coast of Puerto López inside Machalilla National Park. This island is famous for blue-footed boobies, humpback whales, snorkeling and affordable day tours from mainland Ecuador. If you’re wondering whether…
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Jardin, Colombia Travel Guide (2026): A Quieter Alternative to Salento
After spending a month travelling around Colombia, Jardín ended up becoming one of the places we talked about long after leaving. Not because there are endless attractions or because it’s a hidden gem (honestly, it’s quite well known now), but it still feels like a real Colombian town. Locals sit in the square chatting for…
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The Budget Breakdown: How much 3 weeks overlanding in Namibia cost?
Namibia had been high on our bucket list for years and during our Southern Africa overlanding trip, we finally spent 20 days road tripping across the country. This is our complete Namibia budget breakdown including accommodation, fuel, camping, food, activities and overlanding costs. The main thing we struggled with was knowing if Namibia was expensive…
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Visit Lofoten’s Lesser Known Cousin: Senja, Northern Norway
Planning a trip to Senja, Norway? This complete Senja travel guide covers everything you need to know: how to get there, where to stay, when to visit. If you’re looking for a quieter, less crowded alternative to Lofoten, this is it!!! Senja – Norway’s second largest island (after Spitsbergen, Svalbard if you count the whole…
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Angel Falls, Venezuela: How to visit the World’s Tallest Waterfall
The tallest waterfalls in the world – Angel Falls or Salto Angel as it’s known in Spanish. It’s hidden deep in Venezuela, hidden behind jungles and rivers. The journey isn’t complicated but you also can’t just figure it out. Flights are limited, routes are fixed and the system forces you into a structured trip. Although…
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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…