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A pink building in the historic centre of Uruguay's Colonia del Sacramento: a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Planning the Perfect Day Trip to Colonia From Buenos Aires

ByAlex January 5, 2025January 5, 2025

Everything you need to know about a day trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires, including costs, things to do, safety, ferry tickets and whether it’s worth it.

Flamingos in one of many lakes across the Bolivian altiplano

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My 2024 Travel Roundup

ByAlex December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

My 2024 travel roundup which included living in South Korea, visiting 14 countries, and making it to 5 new ones.

Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park in Argentinian Patagonia, near El Calafate. You can see the large glacier between snowy mountains in the background and greenery in the front of the image

Argentina | Destinations | South America | Travel Safety

Is Argentina Safe for Tourists to Travel to?

ByAlex December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Is Argentina safe for tourists to travel to? Yes. It is one of Latin America’s safest countries, and Rosario is the only real city to avoid.

A group of locals from Suriname and Guyana walk off the ferry between the two countries during the near-12-hour journey from Paramaribo to Georgetown

Destinations | Guyana | South America | Suriname

How to Get From Paramaribo to Georgetown On a Budget

ByAlex December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

All you need to know about how to get from Paramaribo to Georgetown on a budget, including costs, timings, and what to
expect from this journey.

The president's palace (Palacio de los Lopez) in Asuncion, Paraguay, from behind. The Paraguay flag is waving from the top of the palace.

Argentina | Destinations | Paraguay | South America

Salta to Asuncion by Bus (Clorinda/Jose Falcon Border)

ByAlex November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

How to travel from Salta to Asuncion by bus, including costs, timings, and everything you should know about the Clorinda/Jose Falcon border.

Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, where the salt has formed a hexagon-shaped pattern

Argentina | Bolivia | Destinations | South America

How to Get From Salta to Uyuni by Bus (La Quiaca/Villazon)

ByAlex November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

How to travel from Salta to Uyuni on a budget, including information on crossing the La Quiaca/Villazon border between Argentina and Bolivia.

Lava inside Volcan Masaya in Nicaragua. You can see bright orange lava inside the circular crater, with thick grey smoke rising out of it. The orange sunset can just about be seen in the background, although it's tricky to fully make out with all the smoke in the way

Destinations | Nicaragua | North America

Nicaragua Itinerary: Ideas For 1 Or 2 Weeks

ByAlex October 10, 2024February 1, 2025 February 1, 2025

This Nicaragua itinerary will show you the best things to do during a 1 or 2-week trip including volcano boarding and staying in a jungle treehouse.

Alexander Levsky Cathedral (a Russian orthodox cathedral) in Tallinn, Estonia. You can see snow on the four visible domes of the building

Best Places in Europe to Travel Solo

ByAlex September 26, 2024September 28, 2024 September 28, 2024

The best countries in Europe are safe, cheap, have friendly people and offer lots to do. Bosnia, Moldova, Slovakia
and the Baltics meet these criteria.