Category: Americas
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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…
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Things I Wish I Knew Before My Uyuni Salt Flats Tour (2026 Guide)
Let me guess – you’re planning to visit Salar de Uyuni but you want to be prepared… You’ve done your research: read the blogs, compared the tour companies, checked the weather maybe even booked flights to Bolivia or South America? Honestly, sounds like you’ve got it all sorted out. Really! That’s a lot more than…
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Montevideo Carnival: A Guide to Uruguay’s Longest Local Festival
Updated for 2026 travel season: all you need to plan, book and experience Montevideo’s hidden Carnival gem. Everyone talks about Rio Carnival but it’s far from the only Carnival out there. Montevideo Carnival or Carnaval as locals call it, is one of Uruguay’s best kept secrets. It holds the title for the longest carnival celebration…
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Rio Carnival: The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide
The Rio Carnival is probably something that is on most people’s bucket list but for a first timer, planning it can be overwhelming! But let’s clear up a misconception quickly – Rio Carnival isn’t just the parade with the samba, dancing, floats and feathers… it’s a complete takeover of Rio de Janeiro! If you don’t…