To keep it short: Travelling to the Galapagos on a budget is not really possible because there are too many unavoidable costs. Return flights and the national park fee alone add up to about 500 USD as a baseline. In addition, many sites can only be reached by boat with a guide, and guided tours are ...
3-day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour: itinerary, altitude & honest tips
If you dream of walking on the world’s largest mirror but worry about altitude, cold nights and tourist traps, this post is for you. We started our Bolivian adventures (read all about our Bolivia trip here) with a 3-day Uyuni Salt Flats tour from San Pedro de Atacama and went from 2,400 m to almost ...
Bolivia travel advice: Dos and Don’ts
Bolivia is one of those countries that didn't just welcome us, it tested us. Our trip started with the surreal landscapes of the Salt Flats. Then, we moved to the tropically lush Amazon basin and finished with the dizzying heights of the Altiplano. After 26 days in Bolivia, I am convinced: this ...
Recommendation: the best walking tour in La Paz
Despite our challenges with Bolivia's altitude, we subscribed for a free walking tour with Cristian in La Paz. It turned out one of the most challenging and yet rewarding walks. Our four hours together were filled with colonial and indigenous stories, told in a knowledgeable and humorous ...
How to travel from Cochabamba to Rurrenabaque
Bolivia might not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking of the Amazon, but it should be. Despite being at the foothills of the Amazon Basin, Bolivia offers a jungle deep-dive. What's more, you often get this Amazon experience at a fraction of the price compared to neighboring ...
How to travel from Samaipata to Cochabamba
Bolivia is a country of 12 million souls, breathtaking contrasts, raw and natural charm. This mountainous plurinational state offers adventures like no other land, spanning from the immense areas of the Salar de Uyuni to the lush Amazon basin. However, Bolivia's rugged beauty comes with challenges. ...
15 days Easter Island: day 14 – our favorite restaurants
Our adventure on Rapa Nui, the original name for Easter Island, continues. Our last full day was delicious. We tasted local icecream, fish, seafood and another local beer with our friend Nicolas. 14 days full of Rapa Nui discovery How is it possible, two weeks on Easter Island are already ...
15 days Easter Island: day 13 – island tour 2/2
Our adventure on Rapa Nui, the original name for Easter Island, continues. This remote island holds secrets that have captivated researchers and explorers for centuries. On day 3 of our discovery, the tropical weather was merciful with us. Under a gray but dry canopy of clouds, we set out to island ...