South America

Ecuador is one of the most underrated countries in South America, even though it packs an incredible amount into a relatively small space.

Patagonia is one of the most spectacular hiking regions on Earth. After spending months exploring the trails here, I can honestly say it’s arguably my favourite place on Earth.

South America is a trekking paradise. From high-altitude Andean circuits to jungle expeditions and Patagonian wilderness.

Bolivia is often overshadowed by its neighbors, which get much more tourism, such as Peru, Brazil, and Argentina. However, it’s one of South America’s most unique countries.

If you’re ever lucky enough to find yourself on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia, Tayrona National Park is not to be missed.

Ushuaia is often labeled as the end of the world, and to be honest, I was expecting a tacky tourist town, but it’s much more than that.

Brazil is my favourite country on the planet. I’ll admit I’m a little biased — I lived in Brazil for 10 years and have visited more than 20 times. But it hasn’t always been my favourite.

One of the dream destinations for Brazilians, Fernando de Noronha, somehow slips under the radar of most international travelers.

Once a coveted Caribbean getaway, it has since faded from tourist brochures and turned into a country most wouldn’t dream of visiting. It even appears on Canada’s official “Do Not Travel” list, alongside Russia and Afghanistan. But curiosity got the better of me. I was backpacking across South America overland…