A colourful building in the famous street
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Top 5 Things to do in La Boca, Buenos Aires

What are the top 5 things to do in La Boca, perhaps Buenos Aires’ most famous neighbourhood?

Do a guided tour, walk through the colourful streets of El Caminito, enjoy the local street food, take in some tango, and visit La Bombonera, home to Boca Juniors football club.

Read on to find out more about each place, as well as tips on safety and how to get to La Boca.

A lake in the middle of Parque General San Martin, Mendoza, Argentina. The water ripples as the sun shines down, with mountains providing the perfect backdrop
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Safest Latin American Countries to Visit in 2024

What are the safest Latin American countries to visit in 2024?

Uruguay, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Paraguay and Argentina are my picks having explored almost every country in the region.

Find out why, what to avoid, and how to stay safe in Latin America here.

Surviving a Mugging Attempt in Quito
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Surviving a Mugging Attempt in Quito

The Rose-Tinted Spectacles of Travel Instagram curates a perfectionist image of travel. A mugging or violent crime won’t be shared on there. Wonderful sunsets, amazing cocktails, awesome adventures. Smiles all round, and not a single downside to be seen. Whilst that’s true almost all of the time, it hides the less flattering aspects of life…