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What to do with a long layover in Brasilia, from architectural highlights of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Three Powers Plaza to a sunset by the lake, all doable in a single day without a guided tour.
Everything you need to know before booking the Ilha Grande day trip from Rio: pickup times, the four boat stops, what lunch is really like, extra costs to budget for, and how good the caipirinhas really are.
As a solo female traveller landing in Rio with an inherent fear of getting robbed (again), a private tour wasn’t a luxury, it was peace of mind. Here’s why I booked one, what it actually included, and whether it’s worth the cost.
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, and Copacabana Beach, all in one day. Plus many, many extras. Here’s the full stop-by-stop itinerary, with timing, tips, and what each spot is actually like.
Miguel Torres in Curicó was Chile’s first foreign-owned winery, and the vineyard tour, tasting, and on-site restaurant make for one of the best full days out in the valley. Here’s a full breakdown of the tour, the tasting, and what to eat afterwards, plus a bit of the history behind the winery itself.
Curicó doesn’t get the tourist footfall of Casablanca or Maipo, but it’s home to the winery that changed how Chile makes wine, plus the country’s biggest harvest festival. Here’s how to get there, where to stay, and which of the local wineries are actually worth your time.”
Everything worth knowing about Bodegas RE in Chile’s Casablanca Valley: a family winery making wine in clay pots the old way, nine generations deep, with private tastings that skip the big-bus crowds. Tour options, prices, and how to book.
I’ve done this trip once on a chaotic group tour (that turned into a DIY) and once with a private guide, and the difference was night and day. Here’s the honest breakdown of group tour vs private guide vs DIY, so you can pick the right one before you book
I’ve done Valparaíso and Viña del Mar twice, once a chaotic waste of a day, once genuinely one of the best days I’ve had in Chile. Here’s everything worth doing across both coastal cities: the hills, the murals, the ascensores, where to eat, and where to stay.
A tiny beach town 2.5 hours from Santiago that barely registers on the tourist radar – and that’s exactly the point. Stunning beaches that don’t get overcrowded, sea lions from the pier, and a church that’s secretly a greenhouse. Here’s everything worth doing, eating, and where to sleep if you stay over.
Contemporary art that genuinely surprises, murals scattered across every neighbourhood, a man-made canal built for a proper afternoon wander, and a random BTS mural nobody can explain. Everything worth doing, eating, and where to stay for a full day (ideally two) in Monterrey, Mexico.
Huacachina has a sea of accommodation options for such a tiny town. Many look very similar. But there are 3 that are absolutely worth your time, from budget to luxury – read about them here!