Tag: South America
Travel articles, guides, travel tips, unusual things to do, travel challenges and secret places in South America
Salt mines to visit around the world
The challenge: get close to the bowels of the earth in a salt mine
How do you feel about a several-hour walk deep under the ground in the galleries o
Brazil: 10 fun facts that you quickly get used to
We challenge you: Feel like a local in Brazil
If, while you're drinking your ice-cold 25-degree (minus 4 Celsius!) beer, a cheeky coati animal attacks
Four pilgrimage routes to walk or bike with purpose
Today many of the traditional pilgrimage routes have turned into a tourist business rather than a matter of religion. But times change and if you feel
7 travel challenges for coffee lovers
Raise your hand if you love the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning! Now raise the other one if you love the thrill of a challenge! For thos
The Best South American Countries to Visit After Covid
Covid-19 has been terrible for the travel industry and for travel enthusiasts. With travel restrictions and safety precautions, traveling has been in
8 meaningful travel experiences to enrich your life
Life is a funny thing. Sometimes it gives you the feeling you are on a roller coaster that only goes up. Hopelessly trying to make it worthwhile, we i
How to practice pura vida and be happy in Costa Rica
We challenge you: Practice pura vida to feel happier in Costa Rica
If you ever travel to Costa Rica, you can’t legally enter the country without know
A foodie’s guide to Colombia
We challenge you: Discover the best of Colombian cuisine
Rumor has it that Colombia's cuisine is not impressive at all. It is said to be bland, dull a
Follow the steps of Gabriel Garcia Marquez in Colombia
The challenge: Visit Aracataca, the author’s hometown
One hundred years of Solitude, published in 1967, quickly became one of the most iconic novels
Visiting Costa Rica during Semana Santa
Costa Rica is a popular destination. Offering everything a traveler could want from stretches of tropical beaches and bustling metropolitan cities, to