Author: The Travelling Sloth
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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…
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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…