Chile is where nature is running free. It’s the longest and narrowest country in the world with more than 6000 km of Pacific Ocean coastline. You can find in Chile a mind blowing variety of landscapes and amazing natural wonders.…
A Trip to Colorful Valparaíso
The capital of Chile; Santiago is well connected by planes and buses. If you’re flying into South America from Europe then flying out of Spain will give you the most affordable rates. As visiting Santiago was part of my South…
Hiking Trail: Torres del Paine ‘W’ Trek, Chile
Torres del Paine may simple be South America’s finest national park. This park of 181.000 hectares has everything that represents Patagonia in its purest form. The granite pillars of Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine) dominate the landscape of this…
Photo Essay: Machu Picchu, Peru
The ‘lost’ Inca city of Machu Picchu is the Highlight of South America with a big letter H! It’s the most spectacular archaeological site on the continent. World-famous for its stunning location, craftsmanship and mysterious past. Machu Picchu lies on…
Paraguay – Off the Beaten Tourist Track
Little-visited, little-known Paraguay lies in the heart of the continent South America. Tourism in Paraguay is underdeveloped and it lacks the top highlights of some of its neighbors (Argentina, Bolivia & Brazil). It’s an extremely poor country and many backpackers…
Suriname – Where Amsterdam Meets The Wild Wild West
The majority of Suriname consist of a thick tropical rain forest with long rivers which form the extensions of the Amazon. Everything in Suriname goes at a very slow pace which makes yourself quite relaxed as well, unless you’re trying…