We made it! Without any problems, we were able to catch our flight to Lima, the capital of Peru. The flight was breathtaking! Perhaps partly due to the COVID-19 rule for Peru. "Wearing two masks layered over each other is mandatory here." But mainly because of the beautiful landscape, with the huge snow-capped mountains and the endless expanse. As we...

Stopover in Paraguay: The Bus Ride The bus ride from the airport towards the capital, Asunción, is what we'll remember the most. At every bus stop, people entered one by one to sell something. Some carried a large woven basket on their shoulder, covered with a white cloth. Inside were either sandwiches, pastries, or...

Immersing Ourselves in a Different World A new backpacking journey begins, this time with only carry-on luggage. Despite that, our backpacks still weigh around 10 kg. That's almost too much again, so you probably shouldn't take us as role models. 11 hours of flight later, we reached our destination, where it was a warm 30 degrees! Thank goodness for...