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In October 2016 I went skiing in the Andes in Argentina. As I was going through my photo's I came across one I took whilst having we stopped for a quick lunch break high on the mountain. I just had to

China! Hi all, there were a lot of people asking what happened to me after I suddenly stopped posting about my time travelling around South America, but rest assured that everything has worked out OK and

From Mendoza (Argentina), I took a bus to Santiago de Chile as this amazing bus ride takes you directly through the Andes mountains (stay tuned as I upload a post on this fantastic ride!). When we arrived

When you hear “Mendoza” you automatically think of wine. Argentina’s highly rated “Malbec” wine originates from the high-altitude wine regions of the Mendoza region. However being located in the North

As I take this 18 hour bus ride up to Mendoza for my final stop before Chile, I thought about the challenges that came up whilst backpacking Argentina. It is by far one of the most developed South American

My Cityscape Challenge As I travel around South America, I saw on Steemit about the various photo challenges. The one that caught my eye was the #cityscapephotography challenge. I have been lucky enough

After recently posting about my trips to the Patagonia region of Argentina as I backpack through South America, I received a lot of messages from people wishing to see more of my landscape photos from

After recently posting about my trips to the Patagonia region of Argentina as I backpack through South America, I received a lot of messages from people wishing to see more of my landscape photos from

Backpacking Alone: One Month Later... Where better to reflect than on an open road... It's coming up to one month since I started backpacking across the amazing South American continent on my own. So far

The second hike on my Patagonia diversion was to see the three distinctive soaring granite peaks of Torres del Paine, the three towers of the Paine mountain range. This sight is located in the southern

My first stop in Patagonia (South Argentina) was to see the Perito Moreno Glacier. Being one of the worlds only advancing glaciers, it plays a huge role in Argentina's tourist economy. It's size makes

As I landed at El Calafate airport, at the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Argentina, I was lucky enough to be greeted by such a beautiful sunset: Looking through the window at El Calafate

3 Unmissable places in Buenos Aires The capital of Argentina impressed me when I reached it. Coming from Rio de Janeiro, I was expecting Buenos Aires to be similar however it is very modern, and you would

The Ultimate Guide on Visiting the Iguazú Falls The Iguazú Falls (also known as Cataratas del Iguazú in Spanish) are a set of waterfalls located on the Iguazú river, bordering Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

Todays post is about one of the planets most awe-inspiring sights: The Iguazú Falls One of the new natural wonders of the world, these majestic water falls border three countries: Argentina, Brazil and

Travelling the world can be an amazing experience. You see some beautiful sights, meet fantastic people and have unforgettable experiences. Here are three essential (offline) apps that every backpacker

Quick Tips to survive Brazil As I wait for my fight from Rio down to Foz do Iguaçu, I thought about my time in Brazil. Here are my 4 quick fire tips on how to survive your first week of backpacking in

The Pirate Island With how amazing Rio has been, I was very keen to explore more of this incredible country. On my way south, I stopped off at the beautiful island of Ilha Grande. The secluded beaches

Touring the Favela With favelas having gained notoriety world-wide, it’s easy to get caught up on stereotypes. Rio de Janeiro is home to the largest favela in Brazil, Rocinha. I wanted to learn more about

4 Absolutely MUST DO's in Rio de Janeiro! Despite some over cast and cloudy weather, Rio remains arguably my favorite city. The city is jam packed with amazing sights to see, some delicious food (yes,