Villarrica: What to see in a Town Upside Down
Villarrica’s confusing history means that its residents do things a little differently. Find out about the city in reverse and what to do during your visit.
Tag: off the beaten track
Hiking and Camping Cerro Trés Kandu: Paraguay’s Highest Peak
At only 842m, Cerro Trés Kandu is Paraguay’s highest peak. This guide provides trail information, transport options, costs and tips.
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 Salta and Jujuy.
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 today.
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 folklore.
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 Argentina on the cheap.
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.
Sunny Catemaco’s Dark Tourism: Mexico’s town of waterfalls and witchcraft
In Catemaco, natural beauty and dark tourism intertwine. Discover a town known for its lake filled with wildlife, waterfalls and traditional practices of brujeria (witchcraft).
Living with an Indigenous man in the Argentinian desert
I lived with an Indigenous Calchaquí man in the Argentinian desert in a place not well known by foreign tourists, but so stunning and filled with a rich history...