Welcome to the Travel Archives of Connected Horizons! Read our articles, guides and experiences from the time we spent in Latin America!
Let’s be honest here. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a brand new backpacking enthusiast, nothing will save you from the hassle of finding the right bus. Most of the Chilean Patagonia has a system of buses with timings that can vary from rarely to sometimes, so get ready. Just grab a cup of coffee…
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Right in the heart of the chilean lake district – where the waters of the river Cruces meet the river Calle Calle – quietly sits the city of Valdivia. This laid-back destination might not offer exciting activities for more than a couple of days but surely is the right place to visit for nature and…
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Peru is usually seen as one of the best destinations – in Latin America second only to Bolivia -for travellers wandering around on a tight budget. After our “costly” experience in Ecuador, we were excited to be in a country where we could easily stay under our daily budget of 35€/day but amazingly enough, that…
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In recent years, Colombia has been a very common destination on the backpackers radar. The country’s relatively cheap prices and great variety of landscapes – from wild jungle to pristine beaches – have always been the perfect match for seeing the best of Colombia even for those on a tight budget. Nevertheless, those travelers who…
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Apart from the many famous destinations on the tourist route, Colombia also boasts plenty of less-known yet gorgeous places scattered all around the country. Real traditional markets, forgotten colonial cities, isolated archaeological parks – these are just few of the list. If you’ll ever visit Colombia and decide for a more off the beaten path…
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After a gorgeous 3-day tour in the wilderness of the Andes and crossing an isolated border outpost, it was time for us to leave Bolivia (for which we were guests for only couple of weeks) and start our adventure in Chile. Our first stop in Chile was San Pedro de Atacama. Even though both Uyuni…
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After the easy yet full of scams border crossing of Kasani here we are, the time has come to leave Bolivia and start our adventure to Chile. Once again, crossing into Chile might seem hard (many regulations, strict police officers) but it really is a piece of bread. Similarly to when we crossed into Peru…
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For every traveller, stopping at Uyuni and taking a tour into the gorgeous salt flats is a must on ones Bolivian road trip. That said, the salt flats are not the only attractions around – wild flamingoes, geysers, coloured lagoons, hot springs, active volcanoes – are just few of the unique sights to enjoy while…
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For many travellers, heading to Uyuni to see the famous salt flats is probably the last stop on their trip to Bolivia. Some people might opt for taking a night bus from La Paz (or even farther) but if you ever happen to travel the road that connects Potosi to Uyuni by day, you’ll realize…
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There are several activities to do during your stay in La Paz but one of the most unique, interesting and arguably entertaining ones is something very uncommon: Cholita Wrestling. Similar to the Lucha Libre in Mexico, this type of fighting show developed not long ago in the country with the aim to empower indigenous women…
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The gateways to Lake Titicaca, a.k.a. Puno and Copacabana, are for many people either the first or last stop on their trip visiting Peru and Bolivia. Even though the Lake is spread over a huge area, these two touristy hotspots, conveniently located at just 3-4h bus ride from each other, are the most famous centres…
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Trying to live off a tight budget in Ecuador might not be an easy task for the casual backpacker but with a bit of research and careful spending, travelling around the country can be cheap. Even though Ecuador is mostly known for the Galapagos Islands (budget at least 100€+/day per person there) and have embraced…
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Away from the city noise of La Paz, right on the coast of the Lake Titicaca, lies the city of Copacabana, also known by many as the more touristy version of Puno. Similarly to Puno, the city is the weekend gateway for nationals but also a brief destination for the passing-by travellers. Apart from a…
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While travelling around Peru you might slowly get used to the typical meal a.k.a. soup, rice, potatoes, salad and a type of meat, but this country is also home to some interesting street-foods that could make it among yours “weirdest food” list. 1# CHICHA This alcoholic drink made from natural fermentation of wheat and other…
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After spending a couple of days around the Lake Titicaca visiting Puno and the floating islands of Uros, it is time for us to start a new chapter of our trip: Bolivia. Even though it felt we barely scratched the surface of Peru in over a month that we were here, the idea to see…
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For many travellers, spending a couple of nights in the Lake Titicaca area around Puno is usually the last stop in Peru before entering Bolivia. The unattractive city of Puno might not be your ideal destination but it undeniably is the starting point to organise tours in the region. But apart from Lake Titicaca most…
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