Ecuador – In-between South and North
Ecuador is a country that I don’t think I would have visited if it was not on my way to Mexico. It is the most Americanized country in South America…
Crossing from Peru to Ecuador on a smugglers’ bus
Crossing a border is always an exciting moment for me. I always ask myself: What if they don’t let me in? What if I need a visa and I didn’t…
Following the Inca trails: Machu Picchu and Salkantay trek
I followed the old Inca routes from Titicaca lake in Bolivia and I crossed into Peru straight to Cusco. Peru is not a new country for me and it is…
Backpacking Bolivia and surviving the Death Road
After some amazing time in Brazil, I flew from Rio to Santiago de Chile for a short layover. I took the opportunity to buy some warm clothes and prepare for…
Visiting Brazil – A nice surprise
Brazil is the last country that I added to my round the world backpacking itinerary. I was not convinced I wanted to visit this dangerous country where people get robbed…
Backpacking Chile and Argentina: Waterfalls and wine
My alarm went off at 7.30 am and I quickly got up to pack my stuff. I didn’t want to forget my clothes at the hostel like it happened when…
Two weeks itinerary for Peru and Machu Picchu
Peru is one of the safest and most beautiful countries in South America. With a long history dating for thousands of years, it was the home of one of the…