Best Things to Do in Huaraz: A Non-Hiker’s Guide
How to see Huaraz if you hate hiking, from the two UNESCO day trips that need almost no walking to the places to stay on any budget, plus where to eat after a long day out.
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LATAM Business Class Easter Island to Santiago: A 2026 Review
An honest review of LATAM business class on the Easter Island to Santiago flight. Covers check-in, boarding, the seat, the food and wine, and whether it’s worth paying full price.
Easter Island Airport: What to Expect in 2026
What Easter Island’s Mataveri airport is actually like in 2026, from check-in, security and the departures area to food and drink, the lounge question for business class, and how early to arrive.
Where to Stay on Easter Island: The 2026 Ultimate Guide
An honest guide to Easter Island accommodation, sorted by budget from luxury resorts through to budget guest houses. Answering the in-town versus out-of-town trade-off, the food and views situation, and who each place actually suits.
Where to Eat on Easter Island: Ultimate Spots in Hanga Roa
A guide to eating in Hanga Roa, where almost every restaurant on Easter Island is. Covers breakfast, incredible ceviche lunch, and sunset dinners. Plus opening days, the service charge and what to order.
Things to do on Easter Island: A Complete 2026 Guide
A complete guide of every site worth your time in Easter Island, from the best of the moai, to beaches and caves, to birdmen history, and the town of Hanga Roa. Including what each site is, why the islanders toppled the moai, and how to fit as much as you can into three days.
How to Visit Easter Island in 2026: Complete Guide
Everything you need to plan a trip to Easter Island in 2026. From entry forms and pre-arrival info, to the national park ticket and where to buy it, the guide requirement, and how to make the best of your time on this incredible island.
Where to Go in Brazil: Ultimate 6 Places for Your First Time
A first timer’s guide to where to go in Brazil, covering Rio, Iguazu Falls, Sāo Paulo, Brasilia, Salvador and Olinda, with how long to spend in each, which cities work better as layovers, and honest notes on each.
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas: A Full Honest Review
Is the only hotel inside Brazil’s Iguazu National Park worth the hype? An honest review of the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, covering the rooms, the pool, the breakfast, the service, and of course the falls views and private access.
Best things to Do in Iguazu (Besides the Falls)
Beyond the falls themselves, Iguazu has a genuine fair bit to offer. From a tri-border viewpoint in Paraguay and a house built from plastic bottles in Argentina, to the world’s second largest dam and some rogue capybaras. Here’s what else is worth your time.
Iguazu Falls: Brazil vs Argentina Side (Which Is Actually Better)
How can you know which side is best? A first-hand comparison of the Brazil and Argentina sides of Iguazu Falls, covering the view, the trails, and how to see both sides in a day.
Brasilia Car Rental: What to Actually Expect
What actually happens when you rent a car in Brasilia, step by step, from the airport shuttle bus and the deposit to ethanol vs petrol and the drive-through return.