Many people have asked 'Why South America?' and 'Why start there?'. We knew that it wasn't the norm to start a Round the World trip in Rio de Janeiro but we did and we loved it! Throwing ourselves in the deep end was the Misters idea, we don't know Spanish, no-one else we know has… Continue reading 4 months travelling in South America: Our Route
Category: Chile
Crossing the Border to Chile
From reading blogs about the Chile Border we were rather nervous about this journey. Our initial worries were about their strict policies which in all honesty make sense. Chile is very isolated from the rest of South America due to the Andes therefore, they are less prone to diseases from elsewhere. They want to keep… Continue reading Crossing the Border to Chile
San Pedro de Atacama: Discovering the Driest Desert in the World
San Pedro de Atacama has transformed with the increasing number of tourists in the past years. It was first inhabited by Atacamenos who were renowned for their impressive basket work and pottery. San Pedro is known for its desert landscape, dry climate and below freezing evenings. You are likely to experience mild altitude sickness such… Continue reading San Pedro de Atacama: Discovering the Driest Desert in the World