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5 Reasons Ilhabela is Brazil’s Most Overlooked Island Gem
Most backpackers in Brazil stick to the same loop: São Paulo to Rio, with stops in Ubatuba, Paraty, and Ilha Grande. But for some reason, almost nobody talks about Ilhabela. I honestly don’t get why. This island in the state of São Paulo is just as beautiful, much easier to…
Everything You Need to Know Before Backpacking Central America
The “South East Asia of the 2020s”, Central America has been getting more and more attention in recent years as the next top backpacking destination. Explore the region in 14 unforgettable weeks—from lava-erupting volcano hikes and jungle lagoons to surf beaches and picture-perfect islands. Whether you’re traveling on a shoestring…
What I Learned Hitchhiking to the Edge of Patagonia
What if you could travel 3,500 kilometers through Argentina without paying a cent for transport? Hitchhiking from Buenos Aires all the way down to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, wasn’t just a test of patience and luck; it was one of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve ever…