This page looks at the estimated cost of travel in Chile. Read on for our suggested shoestring and more comfortable Chile backpacking budget. We also have some sample prices and info on how to pay for things in this stunning South American country. Chile Cost of Travel in 2023 Shoestring Backpacker Budget Chile is a […]
10 Unique Work Exchange Opportunities in 2023
We’re going to take a look at 10 of the most interesting work exchange opportunities in 2023. We’ve used the Worldpackers platform to scour the world in search of some of the most interesting placements for travellers looking for a new challenge or a fresh adventure this year. While anyone can view the opportunities, you […]
South America Backpacking Budget – How much money do you need?
Overall, South America is quite cheap to travel in, although there are some notable price differences between countries. Below, we’ll take a deeper look at the cost of travel in South America. There are suggested daily budgets for each country and a monthly South America backpacking budget which should help you decide how much you […]
Salta Backpacking – What to Expect in Argentina’s North
Salta is something of an outpost. It’s seven hours by bus from the Bolivian and Chilean borders, even further from Paraguay and almost 1500 km from the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Despite its isolated location, there is quite a lot going on and if like many travellers in Salta you have just arrived from one […]
South America Backpacking Route
Backpacking South America is one epic adventure and this route is the longest of all our travel itineraries. It includes Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. It may easily take up to half a year to complete and that would still be missing out large chunks of the continent! Read on and […]
Patagonia Backpacking Route (Argentina & Chile)
Travelling through Patagonia is quite simply a nature lover’s dream. This Patagonia backpacking route, covering the best of Southern Argentina and Chile starts in Santiago and ends in Ushuaia, the southern tip of the South American continent. In other words, you will be as close to Antarctica as it is possible to get without actually […]
The Cheapest & Best Cities to Live in Colombia
As the years go by, Colombia is increasingly becoming a safer and more attractive option for people looking to move abroad. It remains a cheap place to live by most standards, with living costs considerably less than in the United States or Canada and it even compares favourably to the most expensive South American nations […]
São Paulo is a monster, but you might like it!
On the bus ride in from Guaralhos International, the busiest airport in South America, towards the centre of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest metropolis, it is only natural to arrive at a far from favourable first impression of São Paulo. The buildings are mostly bland and grey giving an almost depressing feel to the heartbeat of […]
The Busiest Airports in South America
In this post, we’re going to look at the busiest airports in South America. From São Paulo to Santiago and Lima to Bogota, the continent has some gigantic cities with large airports, although South America’s skies aren’t as busy as those in some other regions of the world where air travel is a more affordable […]
Brazilian Cities that are cheap to live in & offer a high Quality of Life
Despite many ongoing issues affecting daily life there, Brazil has emerged as the wealthiest nation in South America and it’s among the most popular with anyone looking to experience life on the continent for a longer period of time. In this post we’re going to look at some of the best and cheapest cities to […]
