16 articles tagged with south america travel
Back in my bus driving days in Liverpool, I'd often daydream about far-flung destinations while navigating the same old routes. Peru was always high on that list, and now that I've visited Lima multiple times, I can tell you it's...
The border between Paraguay and Brazil pulses with a peculiar energy—part chaotic marketplace, part natural wonder, and entirely unlike anywhere else I've visited in my six decades of life. When my old college roommate Jim suggested we meet up with...
When most travelers think of Rio de Janeiro, the iconic crescent of Copacabana immediately comes to mind. But as someone who's balanced business trips with personal exploration across this magnificent coastal city for years, I've discovered that Rio's true beach...
As I stepped off the bus in Melo, the crisp autumn air carried whispers of Uruguay's untold stories. Having analyzed market trends across five continents, I've developed a peculiar skill for identifying patterns in both business landscapes and cultural terrains....
The sun was just beginning to cast long shadows across the rolling pampas when I first arrived in Melo, a place that feels worlds away from Uruguay's more frequented coastal destinations. As someone who's spent years seeking authentic cultural experiences,...
The taxi driver's eyebrows arched in surprise when I told him my destination. 'Las Piedras? Not Punta del Este? Not Colonia?' His reaction confirmed what I already suspected – I was venturing beyond the well-thumbed pages of Uruguay's travel narrative....
Standing in the middle of Plaza BolÃvar as the Andean sun warmed my face, I couldn't believe I was experiencing the vibrant pulse of Colombia's capital without breaking the bank. Bogotá surprised me with its perfect balance of cultural richness...
The taxi driver raised his eyebrows when I told him my destination. 'Lelydorp? Not Paramaribo?' It's a reaction I've grown accustomed to during my travels—that moment when locals realize you're venturing beyond the typical tourist trail. Nestled between Suriname's capital...
Standing at the tri-border area where Paraguay meets Brazil and Argentina, Ciudad del Este presents a fascinating paradox: chaotic yet organized, overwhelming yet exhilarating. As someone accustomed to the polished boutiques of Lyon and the refined shopping experiences of Milan,...
The first time I stepped onto Copacabana Beach, I was both mesmerized and overwhelmed. The iconic crescent of sand was everything postcards promised – vibrant, pulsing with energy, and undeniably beautiful. But as an animator accustomed to noticing details others...
The morning light in Fernando de la Mora has a quality I've never encountered elsewhere – a golden warmth that seems to embrace everything it touches, from the weathered faces of local vendors to the colorful produce stacked high at...
G'day fellow adventure seekers! After three trips to Chile chasing volcanic formations and snowboarding in the Andes, I've finally given Santiago the attention it deserves. This vibrant capital city sits in a geological wonderland – nestled between the towering Andes...
The morning light in Santiago has a quality I've never encountered elsewhere – a golden-amber glow that seems to dance between the Andean peaks and colonial architecture, creating the perfect canvas for photography enthusiasts. As someone who typically documents wildlife...
The taxi driver's weathered hands tapped rhythmically on the steering wheel as we crossed the imposing Angostura Bridge, the Orinoco River stretching beneath us like a copper ribbon in the late afternoon light. 'Esta ciudad tiene dos corazones,' he explained—this...
When I first landed in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, I was armed with nothing but a battered ##AFFILIATE##Osprey Farpoint 40|Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack##/AFFILIATE## and the phone number of a former hockey teammate's cousin. Two weeks later, I'd discovered a Paraguay...