Category: Americas
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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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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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Travelling through the Three Guianas from the Amazon, Brazil (2026 Guide)
The Guianas – also known as Guyanas, are one of the least-visited regions in South America. It is made up of French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. If you’re planning a trip here, you’ve probably wondered: can you travel between the Guyanas without flying? The answer is yes — and this guide breaks down exactly how…