Category Archives: Travel

11 glorious days on the beach in Florianopolis, Brazil

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Bec

Here’s a boring, obvious statement; travelling is tiring. That’s why, as amazing as it is to travel, it’s sometimes also amazing to stand still for a while. And that is how our intended two nights in Florianopolis blew out to … Continue reading →

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How to get the money to quit work and travel

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Bec

“How do you afford to travel?” This is by far the question I get asked the most, in real life, on the internet, politely and not so politely. We have been travelling for just shy of eight months: four and … Continue reading →

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Iguazu Falls, which side is better?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Bec

Brazil or Argentina? Argentina or Brazil? Iguazu Falls (Iguazú Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls) is a collection of waterfalls from the Iguazu river on the Argentinian/Brazil border. The river flows mostly through Brazil, but the majority of the falls … Continue reading →

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2015 – The year of travel

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Bec

I’d be lying if I said 2015 was just another year. I quit my job, sold everything I own, said goodbye to my friends and family and home of three and a half years and took off on an adventure … Continue reading →

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Short stopover in Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Bec

By taking an easy ferry from Buenos Aires, you can arrive in an entirely new country merely an hour later. Uruguay. Perfect if you’re the kind who likes to collect passport stamps for not much effort. Even more perfect if like … Continue reading →

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Top 8 things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Bec

Let me just begin by saying that this was meant to be a top 5 list of Buenos Aires. The fact that it blew out to 8 is a pretty good indicator of just how much I loved the place. … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Present: the Argentine Experience

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Bec

Merry Christmas from Brazil! I hope you had a most excellent day and enjoyed good food and company. Andrew and I enjoyed a day on the beach but my Christmas present was enjoyed a week earlier while we were still … Continue reading →

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Tasting all the wine in Mendoza, Argentina

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Bec

After bidding farewell to Chile we made our way by bus to Mendoza, Argentina. On the way our bus broke down (a South American experience I was surprised to have avoided up until that point) and we waited 3 hours … Continue reading →

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Top 5 things to do in Santiago, Chile

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Bec

Santiago is a really cool city, a bustling metropolis and a real mix of architecture, food and culture with an incredible history. It was one of those places where there just wasn’t enough time to explore every borough. I could … Continue reading →

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Camper van road trip from San Pedro to Santiago, Chile

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Bec

We weren’t sure how to tackle the rest of Chile after San Pedro, so when Andrew stumbled upon a Wicked Campers office and suggested a road trip it was both exciting and a relief. We finally had a (vague) plan! … Continue reading →

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