South America

Our love affair with South America started way back in 2006 on the epic Inca Trail in Peru. More than a decade on, Latin America continues to seduce us with its spectacularly diverse nature, exceptional wildlife experiences, fascinating histories and cultures, and divine food and wine.

Our travels through this captivating continent have taken us from the steamy Caribbean shores of Colombia in the north, through Ecuador and the Galapagos, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

Between those two points, we’ve experienced otherworldly high-altitude deserts, mesmerising snow-capped mountains, expansive rainforests, wild and remote islands, thundering waterfalls, vibrant cities, quaint historic villages, extraordinary ancient sites, and so much more. Visit just once and you’ll be hooked, too.

Posts from South America

View from Cerro San Cristobal with distant mountains glowing orange – sunset is one of the best things to do in Santiago.
Danielle & John

20 Cool Things to do in Santiago

Santiago de Chile is a gateway hub for South America and yet for many people, Chile’s capital is often just a transit to somewhere else. With our list of 20 cool things to do in Santiago, we’re on a mission to prove why this vibrant city is much more than …

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Views across vines towards the Andes during our Santiago wine tour.
Danielle & John

Wine Tours in Santiago: How to Sip, Cycle and Taste in Chile’s Capital

Whether it’s cycling through the vines of Maipo Valley, savouring coastal Sauvignon Blancs in Casablanca, or relaxing over vineyard lunches in Colchagua – wine tours in Santiago are easy to organise, and a great way to swap the city buzz for the warm hospitality of Santiago’s wine country. Whether it’s …

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View over Frances Valley in Torres del Paine National Park while Hiking the W Trek in Patagonia.
Danielle

Hiking The W Trek in Patagonia: A Self-Guided Itinerary [2025-26]

You can choose your own adventure when it comes to trekking in Chile, but if you like to plan ahead, here’s our tried-and-tested 5 day/4 night, east-to-west, self-guided itinerary for hiking the W Trek in Patagonia. Fully updated for the 2025/2026 Torres del Paine hiking season. You can choose your …

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A lone yellow leafed tree stands out against a lake backdrop on the Route of the Seven Lakes.
Danielle

Route of the Seven Lakes: The Ultimate One-Day Patagonia Road Trip

In the far north of Argentine Patagonia, the famous Ruta de los Siete Lagos – or Route of the Seven Lakes – traces a winding path through an epic landscape of sweeping, multi-hued forests, towering peaks and serene lakes. This landscape is a seventh heaven for the outdoor adventurer, but …

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Incredible views from Cerro Campanario make this hike one of the best things to do in Bariloche.
Danielle

10 Awesome Things to Do in Bariloche Argentina

Whether you have a week or just a couple of days to discover the natural beauty and unique character of Argentina’s spectacular Lakes District, here are our top recommendations for the best things to do in Bariloche. With its commanding position overlooking the waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi, and the …

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Epic Adventures - Mist drifts around mountaintop Macchu Picchu ruins.
Danielle

26 Epic Adventures Around The World

In this post, we’ve rounded up a collection of our favourite epic adventures around the world – 26 awesome travel goals for your adventure travel bucket list. In this post, we’ve rounded up a collection of our favourite epic adventures around the world – 26 awesome travel goals for your …

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Danielle

The Ultimate 6-Day Easter Island Itinerary

Easter Island is one of the world’s most remote and mysterious places, a tiny isle in the Pacific with a big story. Get ready for some unforgettable outdoor adventure and Rapanui culture with our 6-Day Easter Island itinerary. Your first encounter with a moai, the enigmatic stone sentinels of Easter Island, …

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Danielle

10 Of The Best Things To Do In Bogotá

Planning to visit Bogotá? Want to know what to do and see in Colombia’s capital? Here are our recommendations for 10 of the best things to do in Bogotá for a taste of the city’s vibrant culture, history and food.

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Danielle & John

Jungle Adventures On An Ecuador Amazon Rainforest Trip

The Amazon rainforest of Ecuador is a relatively small patch of the vast jungle that stretches across no less than nine countries of South America. Ecuador is, however, one of the more accessible jump-off points for an unforgettable journey into one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet. …

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