Welcome to Ren Away
Hi, I’m Lauren (but you can call me Ren).
In a world where too many people have started to turn to AI to advise them on “the top 3 places to travel“, I am here to cut through all the noise and provide real stories and advice.
As a human geographer and culture enthusiast I’ve always had a knack for being able to connect with the communities that I travel to, and this has allowed me to have many special experiences that I’ll share here.
On RenAway you’ll find some of my ‘off the beaten track adventures’ (and the how-tos), stories from the communities, local recommendations, and homestay and volunteering opportunities.
There’ll also be a lot about how to do bird watching on a backpacker budget.
So welcome to my travel blog and remember to support your fellow humans through connecting with the communities and ethical travel (and by reading my blog).
xx
articles on PARAGUAY BIRDING ON A BUDGET ARGENTINA INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GUATEMALA HOMESTAYS & VOLUNTEERING MEXICO
10 day Northern Argentina Backpacking Itinerary: From Iguazú Falls to Salta
Steal my 10-day Northern Argentina backpacking itinerary from Iguazú Falls to Salta. Visit wetlands, see baby capybaras, wander through ruins and road trip through...
From Asunción to Encarnación: Paraguay’s 6 Picturesque Towns
If you're looking for things to do between Asunción to Encarnación, travel through these six picturesque towns. Discover culture, folklore, history and waterfalls.
The 7 cursed Guaraní monsters and other Paraguayan myths
The Guaraní believed that 7 monsters roamed their land. Discover these Guaraní monsters, the myths of Paraguayan folklore, and where to explore this culture...
Yaguarón: The birthplace of Guaraní Mythology in Paraguay
I was drawn to Yaguarón as the birthplace of Guarani mythology. Here I discovered legends of monsters and the best spots to explore this...
The cheapest way to travel Argentina: 10 unique volunteering opportunities
If you haven’t already gotten around it, volunteering while travelling will completely change your life! Check out these ten cool volunteer opportunities to travel...
Why there is so much floating rubbish in the Sumidero Canyon?
During the rainy season, Mexico's beautiful Sumidero Canyon fills up with 5,000 tonnes of rubbish and waste. Find out where this waste is coming...
Argentina to Paraguay Border Crossing – Formosa to Asuncion
Need information to plan your Formosa, Argentina to Asuncion, Paraguay border crossing at Clorinda? Here is information for three different travel options (car, direct...
The Sacred City of Quilmes and their current land ownership challenges
The Sacred City of Quilmes is known as Argentina's Macchu Picchu. It holds rich stories of culture, painful history and ongoing land ownership challenges.
