Argentinean Patagonia – Viedma Glacier
The glaciers are a big deal. Figuratively and literally. The word itself sounds intriguing and scary. And while everybody has studied about them, we never would have thought that we’d have the opportunity to experience one first hand and first … Read More
Argentinean Patagonia – El Chaltén
Three hours by bus from El Calafate and two and a half on foot through the mountain and you reach the view below! This is what attracts so many people to El Chalten, a.k.a. the hiking capital of Patagonia! This … Read More
Argentinian Patagonia – things to do in El Calafate
El Calafate is one of the most accessible towns in terms of airport, buses and, despite our expectations, it is an interesting place to spend several days. Apart from taking a walk around the alpine-style streets and eating Cordero patagónico … Read More
Patagonia – beauty has a price
Patagonia is a desired destination often found in the journals of most mountaineers, ornithologists, nature-lovers, adrenaline junkies and so on. It takes up a huge part of South America and is within the borders of Argentina and Chile. You just … Read More
Buenos Aires – one day or two days or more?
Our few days in Buenos Aires can’t be easily summarized. We had some plans, then they totally changed. Maybe the best word for our one-day stopover in Argentina’s capital and then two days in Buenos Aires is that: improvised. Just … Read More
Our Uruguayan New Year – Montevideo
In Bulgaria, we meet the New Year with full bellies, dressed formally in the center of a mix of alcohol, traditional dances, and so on… Montevideo has such a party planned for the night, but in the daytime things are … Read More
Uruguay – Colonia del Sacramento
We couldn’t even remember when we first heard about Colonia del Sacramento or Uruguay in general. Can you imagine how embarrassing it is when your host asks you and all you can do is scratch your head? We saw it … Read More
Is Rio de Janeiro safe?
How come Rio de Janeiro turned out not to be so dangerous? A summary of the most widespread precautions from a practical point of view. We speak from personal experience, we are not translating articles or sharing the thoughts of … Read More
A journey to remember: Paraguay, Encarnación and more
Arriving to Paraguay was definitely a journey to remember. We could enjoy Encarnacion, the Jessuit Missions, and other landmarks, but definitely the most memorable experience was arriving to Paraguay and moving around in the country. Crossing the Friendship Bridge Iguazu … Read More
Iguazu Falls
“This is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in my life” was a sentence we heard from many different people we met in Brazil on our way here, to the Iguazu Falls. They are situated on the Iguazu River on … Read More
Brazil – things to do in Ilha Grande and Lopes Mendes beach
Here we are on Ilha Grande, an island in the true sense of the word. A village, a harbor, and a dozen tourist paths through the jungle, where poisonous snakes and majestic views lurk around every corner. A beach, lots … Read More
Brazil – Paraty
The first part of Rio passed smoothly. Our journey to Paraty is not exactly as smooth. Firstly, we had to gather people from hotels for about 2 hours. Secondly, Rio managed to confuse the sense of direction of a whole … Read More