Category: Planning Guides
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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…
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning your Atacama Desert, Chile Adventure
I had heard about the Atacama in passing a couple of years ago, during my first trip to South America. Over the years, I kept seeing more photos pop up and it looks so otherwordly. Since we’ve been exploring Chile for about a month independently, I thought – maybe it’s time to see this amazing…
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Namibia Road Trip Itinerary: 2.5 Weeks of Safari, Desert & Coast – Self Drive
Namibia has been on our bucket list since pre COVID. Originally, we had plans for a South Africa + Namibia road trip but with the pandemic, we ended up only visiting South Africa. Fast forward five years and we finally did it! If you’re dreaming of an epic self-drive adventure through Namibia, this guide will…
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How to Get to Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Chile: The Complete Guide
Planning a trip along the Carretera Austral and wondering how to get to Puerto Rio Tranquilo? the gateway to Chile’s iconic Marble Caves… If you’ve already tried researching how to reach this tiny lakeside town, you’ve probably realised that getting to Puerto Rio Tranquilo is not straightforward at all. Information online is scarce, schedules constantly…
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How to Visit the Pantanal (Mato Grosso): Jaguars, Wildlife & Best Time to Go
I’ll admit – I hadn’t really heard about the Pantanal until a couple of years ago when my husband shared what was on his bucket list. Obviously, curious, I ended up finding more about it and followed some amazingly talented photographers. Really pushed me to want to see it for myself. While it still feels…
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The Best Campsites in Namibia: Photos & Honest Reviews
Maybe we’re biased, but the best way to experience Namibia (and Southern Africa in general) is by camping. Forget generic hotel rooms. Out here, the real magic happens in nature. The weather is perfect for it (though nights can get chilly), and nothing beats falling asleep under skies so clear you can see the Milky…
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Overlanding Mozambique: Complete Road Trip Guide & Itinerary
Mozambique isn’t usually the first place people think of when planning an overland trip through Africa… but I reckon should be on the list, at least! If you’re dreaming of an adventurous road trip off well maintained tarred roads, overlanding through Mozambique might just be the place for you. We were so pleasantly surprised by…