South America

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, also called the end of the world. The city is located between the Beagle Channel, glaciers and eternally snow-capped peaks. Ushuaia is a city that you absolutely want to visit during a trip in Argentina. The Ushuaia area lends itself to beautiful hikes in Tierra del Fuego, to glaciers, tours of remote farms and huksy dogsledding in winter. But also for boat trips on the famous Beagle channel where you are able to observe penguins, seabirds, seals and with a little luck even whales. Discover the best things to do in this Ushuaia Argentina travel guide, including tips for hikes, tours, my favorite restaurants, best travel time and where to stay.

In the South of Argentina, in the province of Santa Cruz, you will find El Calafate. A small town that forms the base to one of the most beautiful places that Argentina has to offer: the Perito Moreno glacier, located in the Los Glaciares National Park. Thousands of people travel to this desolate area every year to admire the beauty of the mighty glacier. And that is for a good reason. But El Calafate has more to offer. In this article you will find information about visiting the Perito Moreno glacier and tips about what other things to do in and around El Calafate in Argentina, including restaurants, hotels, tours, activities, best time to visit and how to get there.

El Chaltén is the hiking and trekking paradise of Argentina. The town is located at the foot of the Fitz Roy, an impressive mountain range in the Los Glaciares National Park. On clear days you can already see the impressive granite rocks halfway the road from El Calafate, an impressive view. In El Chaltén you can go for amazing day hikes, walking straight from your hotel into the mountains. But multi-day trips with overnight stays in the middle of nature and campsites are also possible. In this article I’ll tell you everything you want to know about a stay in El Chaltén, including the most beautiful hikes, activities, best time to visit and how to get there.

Do you like nature and outdoor activities? Then Bariloche should not be missed during a trip through Argentina. The area around San Carlos de Bariloche is also known as Little Switzerland because of the lakes, forests, mountains and specialities such as chocolate and cheese fondue. You can spend days in Bariloche, exploring a new place every day. But Bariloche itself is also a lovely city to be, because of its beautiful location on Lake Nahuel Huapi, the pleasant atmosphere and the many good restaurants. Discover the best things to do in this Bariloche travel guide, including tips for hikes, tours, restaurants, best travel time and where to stay.

Where to stay in Colombia? Like any other country, Colombia has so many beautiful hotels. For both work and personal trips, I visited Colombia dozens of times and stayed at many different places. When I travel by myself, I always look out for smaller scale hotels with beautiful interiors, a nice atmosphere and setting. In addition, I like to support the locals and love a sustainable approach around a hotel. In this article I will tell you more about my favorite places to stay in Colombia: The best boutique hotels and unique places to stay sorted by city and region in Colombia.

Do you like being surrounded by nature and birds? Then you want to spend the night in Awatawaa Ecolodge in La Guajira, located on the Caribbean Sea, in the heart of the La Guajira desert. An interesting province with three national parks and many indigenous communities. But especially the location of Awatawaa Ecolodge makes your visit unique. From your bungalow you can walk straight into the sea, while you are surrounded by countless pelicans, herons, ibises and crabs that walk on the beach. In this article I will tell you everything you want to know about Awatawaa Ecolodge in La Guajira Colombia.

Have you ever heard about the white city of Colombia? Popayan is called the white city of Colombia, because of its pretty white buildings. It is said to be one of the best preserved colonial cities in America. However, opinions and feelings about Popayan are mixed. But even if you use Popayan only as a starting point for the Puracé national park and the local market in Silvia, it is a nice city where you can spend some great time. In this travel guide you will find the best things to do in Popayan, including tips for tours, restaurants, hotels and the best way to visit the Ciudad Blanca in Colombia.

Your own house on a private island? It is possible on the Islas del Rosario, an archipelago off the coast of Cartagena in Colombia. On Oceanario, one of the Rosario islands, you will find Casa Eden. A large house, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, with only dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and pelicans as your neighbors. In this article I will tell you more about Casa Eden and what to do on this island in Colombia.

Are you near Barranquila in Colombia and looking for an off the beaten track destination? Then set off in the countryside of the province of Atlántico. Here you will find yourself in a completely different Caribbean world, with small villages, fertile valleys and farms. Ankua Eco Hotel is located in a natural environment near the village of Usiacuri, a wonderful place where you can completely relax and immerse yourself in everyday Colombian life. In this article I will tell you more about my stay at Ankua Eco Hotel Usiacuri in Colombia.

If you are interested in culture and history, then you should not miss Nazca during your travels in Peru. Nazca was inhabited for years by the pre-Columbian Nazca culture, who left impressive masterpieces. The most famous are the mysterious Nazca lines: Kilometers of lines and geometric figures found in the desert and still being researched. These lines can be seen from the air by taking a special flight. But also pre-Columbian underground aqueducts and special cemeteries with mummies can be visited in Nazca. In this article you will read more about the best things to do in Nazca Peru, including tips for observing the Nazca lines, hotels and restaurants. Hopefully Nazca will be part of your Peru itinerary during your next visit.