Planning a Backpacking Getaway to South America
Planning a Backpacking Getaway to South America

If you don’t plan you’re gonna have a bad time.

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To Port or Not to Port?
To Port or Not to Port?

There are many arguments for and against the use of porters whilst trekking. Ethically, financially and not least the physical aspect of carrying your stuff, often at altitude. After years of trekking, both with and without the use of a porter, I lay out some of these arguments here.

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Surviving bus travel in South America
Surviving bus travel in South America

A six-point how to on enduring the grueling transport of choice across South America.

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