Category: South America
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The three best things to fill a day in Paramaribo
I was supposed to go to Paramaribo and the rest of Suriname at the start of this year on a Guianas tour. But I changed plans and went to Venezuela (and Guyana) instead. And though I missed the chance to head into Suriname’s jungle via paddle boat on my tour, I did have another opportunity…
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Five Great Things I Did on a Long Layover in Curaçao
In my never ending quest to go everywhere, I recently ended up in Curaçao for a long layover on my way to Suriname. And during the day too – a rare treat for my weary soul used to landing at midnight! Lets leave out the part where I slept on the seats in departures in…
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How to travel from Puno to Copacabana in 2025
Being the fast-travel addict I am, I couldn’t possibly just go to Puno. I obviously had to travel from Puno to Copacabana. Crossing into Bolivia was a must. Because… I was so close… and it would’ve been rude not to. Earlier this year, after a solid month in Arequipa studying Spanish, I desperately needed a…
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Seven things that really surprised me about visiting Venezuela
Earlier in 2025, I visited Venezuela. It was my first visit to a South American country, and honestly I decided pretty last minute to go (thank you, visa on arrival) so I hadn’t done a huge amount of research. Venezuela has been through quite a bit of turmoil in recent years, and tourist numbers have…