Travelogues South America
Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, the magic of the continent.
South America is, for me, the continent of powerful emotions: the Andes in Peru, the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the Caribbean coast of Colombia, the deserts of Chile. My South America travelogues are pure inspiration for all those seeking something extraordinary.
Ilha Grande: Beaches, Hikes & Tips for the Dream Island
Ilha Grande in Brazil: getting there from Rio, Lopes Mendes, snorkelling and hikes, with costs, when to visit and tips from my trip.
October 2026Colombia Travel Report: Cartagena, Medellín & Coffee Region Tips
Colombia travel report: Bogotá, Cartagena and Playa Blanca with local prices, safety tips and a suggested itinerary for Medellín and the coffee region.
December 2024Brazil Costa Verde: Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty
Costa Verde: an eight-day rental car trip from Rio to São Paulo with stops on Ilha Grande, in Paraty and São Sebastião.
May 2024Carnival in Rio de Janeiro: Samba, Beaches & Sambódromo
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro: what you should know before your trip, bags, drinks, and how our days in the city unfolded.
May 2024Rio de Janeiro Travel Report: Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro: Museu do Amanhã, Escadaria Selarón, Christ the Redeemer, Pão de Açúcar, Cathedral and cheap buffet restaurants.
February 2024Peru Travel Tips: Costs, Route & Practical Info
Peru travel tips: drinks and food, weather, accommodation, hygiene, altitude, safety, currency and transport, gathered during the trip.
January 2024Puno & Lake Titicaca: Peru Travel Report
Starting the year with eight hours on a bus to Puno and a boat trip out to the floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca.
January 2024Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 5 Days Hiking in Peru
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: five days, 4.630 metres above sea level, prices, equipment and how tough the stages really are.
December 2023Cusco Travel Report: Inca Capital, Rainbow Mountain & Tips
Cusco auf 3.400 m: Boleto Turístico (130 Sol), Salzterrassen von Maras, Rainbow Mountain und Tipps gegen die Höhenkrankheit.
December 2023Paracas & Huacachina: Desert Oasis in Peru
From Lima to Paracas: the coast, the small town of Ica and a desert tour through the dunes of the Huacachina oasis.
December 2023Lima Travel Report: Peru’s Capital Between Cuisine & Culture
Arrival in Peru’s capital, Lima: water displays in the Parque de la Reserva, the Parque del Amor on the coast and the Central Market.
October 2023Paraguay Travel Report: Asunción, Jesuit Ruins & Tips
Stopover in Paraguay: the bus ride from the airport to Asunción, vendors at every stop and days in the capital.
September 2023São Paulo Travel Report: Tips & Highlights for Brazil’s Megacity
São Paulo with hand luggage: first impressions of the megacity, poverty, shopping and food, the people and a stroll through the city.
August 2023South America campaign planned?
I am always open to collaborations in South America (tourism boards, hotels, lodges).