Colombia – Cartagena and the Caribbean Coast
After a couple of weeks exploring the big cities of Colombia, I took a flight from Medellin to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. This area has the best beaches in…
Colombia – It’s NOT about drugs, crime and Narcos
After spending 24h on buses and being stuck at the border from Ecuador, I arrived in Cali, my first stop in Colombia. My expectation for Colombia built up as I…
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…
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…