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The seaside paradise in Capurganá just didn't want to let me go, so my stay in Medellin turned out to be shorter than planned. But in 4 days of power sightseeing, I saw...

Directly on the border with Panama, you will find the two small villages of Capurganá and Sapzurro. Little known among travelers but very popular among the locals. The journey...

The port city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia convinces every traveler with its charm. A beautiful old town with large squares, cobblestone streets, narrow...

After three days in rainy weather in Colombia's capital, I jumped on the next plane and headed north. There, sun, beach, sea, and temperatures of over 30 degrees awaited me...

In Lima at the end of April my flight to Colombia was waiting for me, but on the way to the capital of Peru I made two stops in Huacachina and Paracas. I found an endless...

Halfway between Arequipa and Lima are the world-famous Nazca Lines. But what are these lines? They are over 1,500 huge ground drawings that are carved into the desert floor in...

In the south of Peru lies the country's second largest city, Arequipa, which is also one of the most beautiful cities. Also known as the "White City", you walk past numerous...

Arriving in Cusco, I immediately got to know a Colombian, a Spaniard, and a girl from Costa Rica at the hostel. We instantly hit it off and spent the next week together in...

I spend two more days with Elisa in La Paz, in the wild hustle and bustle of the big city. When Elisa's flight home is due, saying goodbye at the airport is not easy for me. So...

After four exciting days, we go to Lake Titicaca for relaxation, the highest navigable lake in the world. Lake Titicaca is located between Bolivia and Peru, at an altitude of...

In Tupiza we started the big adventure: Uyuni, the salt flat. Our guide led us through the most beautiful landscapes for three days, until we arrived in the largest salt flat in...

There she was! My best friend from Germany had actually made her way to Bolivia to visit me for two weeks in South America. I waited at the airport in Sucre, unable to contain...

Carina and I spent a total of six days in the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. Most backpackers usually don't spend half the time here. But because there is so...

Once again, we cross the border to Argentina from Santiago. During the bus ride across the Andes, we enjoy a breathtaking view of the highest mountains in South America. ...

The first impressions of Chile's capital city convinced me right away. Lots of street art, numerous parks and green spaces, and a bustling atmosphere in the city. Street...

We have arrived back at the summerly 30 degrees by the sea - finally! Valparaíso is full of colors, we stroll up and down the city hills. Twisting streets, steep roads, and...

From Argentina, we went back to Chile, to the volcano and lake region. After all the mountains, we could hardly wait to see the first volcano. And the region is full of, some...

The largest city in the Argentine Lake District is located on Nahuel Huapi, a large glacier lake in the middle of the Andes. It is beautifully situated on the lakeshore and...

The Carretera Austral in Chile was one of the highlights of our journey through Patagonia. The 1350 km long road leads through the most scenic places in the region, passing by...

Onwards, always onwards! With the night bus, we were expecting 12 hours on Route 40, the longest national road in South America and one of the longest highways in the world. We...

This small, colorful village is the starting point for numerous hikes in the Parque National Los Glaciares. Hikers come here to see the mountain scenery of Fitz Roy and explore...

... And there we stood in front of the mighty, bluish shimmering glacier: 70m high, 35km long and 5km wide. We could hardly believe the dimensions, so huge and impressive. In...

The three towers of Paine (Torres del Paine) rise vertically towards the sky. Almost 2000m high, they dominate the probably most famous national park in Patagonia. We won't miss...

An island full of penguins! They waddle back and forth everywhere. They happily squeak and chirp, wiggle their butts, and flap their wings up and down. I am delighted! We are on...

We are in Ushuaia, at the end of the world. We have exchanged our outfits from tops and shorts to long pants, fleece sweaters, jackets, and raincoats. Our first meal: a warm...

New Year's Eve in Buenos Aires, yippee! We spent a week in Argentina's capital city. Some love the city, others not so much. "Buenos Aires is very European" is often heard....

We are in Argentina! After over two months in Brazil, we cross the border and leave behind a beautiful and very diverse country. A new language, new currency, new money, and a...

The largest waterfalls in the world are located on the border between Brazil and Argentina: the Iguazú Falls, also lovingly called las Cataratas in Spanish. We start by flying...

The largest city in South America and the fifth largest metropolitan area in the world. I expected a big city, but Sao Paulo is a mega city. A true monster! Around 21 million...

Located halfway between the two major cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, the colonial town of Paraty immediately made us feel at home. The beautiful streets lined with...