South America

Party in Paraty

Party in Paraty

Published on 15 March, 2011

The question that remains in my mind from my time in Paraty, Brazil, is whether the boat was stolen. My suspicion is yes. The better scenario is that it was just ‘borrowed’, but I get ahead of myself. The tequila influenced plan to travel from Sao Paulo to Paraty with my new found Brazilian friend actually came to fruition. But… Read more →

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The question that remains in my mind from my time in Paraty, Brazil, is whether the boat was stolen. My suspicion is yes. The better scenario is that it was just ‘borrowed’, but I get ahead of myself. The tequila influenced plan to travel from Sao Paulo to Paraty with my new found Brazilian friend actually came to fruition. But… Read more →

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Water, Water Everywhere: A Trip to The Pantanal, Brazil

Water, Water Everywhere: A Trip to The Pantanal, Brazil

Published on 5 March, 2011

With an ever so slight tequila hangover I set out on what would prove to be a long journey to the Pantanal. After 14 hours by overnight bus (‘Philip’ my bus buddy encroaching on my personal space for most of it, though at least he had the courtesy to introduce himself first before stretching his legs and arms across me),… Read more →

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I'd wanted to visit this marshy, swampy place for over ten years so I was somewhat overwhelmed to be there. And the place did not disappoint.... Read more →

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Published on 12 February, 2011

After meeting my maker at the religious theme park I moved on, heading north to Iguacu Falls. I knew I wanted to visit this magnificent natural phenomenon before even set off on my travels. Higher than Niagra, the reports were all the same. The falls promised to be breathtaking. And they were. There are two sides to see – in… Read more →

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After meeting my maker at the religious theme park I moved on, heading north to Iguacu Falls. I knew I wanted to visit this magnificent natural phenomenon before even set off on my travels. Higher than Niagra, the reports were all the same. The falls promised to be breathtaking. And they were. There are two sides to see – in… Read more →

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Something for the Weekend: Brazilian Caipirinha Recipe

Something for the Weekend: Brazilian Caipirinha Recipe

Published on 26 January, 2011

The Brazilian Caipirinha After months of blogging I thought I’d do a post to inspire you for the weekend….a recipe for my favourite South American Cocktail – the Brazilian Caipririnha. The Caipirinha is made from Cachaca (pronounced Ka-cha-sa – I didn’t know that!) a brazilian rum made from sugar cane. Ingredients 2 limes 2 – 4 tablespoons of fine sugar… Read more →

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With the assistance of a friend from Sao Paulo, I sampled many Brazilian caiphirina's in South America. Here's a recipe & a few twists on this exotic drink.... Read more →

Sweet Jesus: Buenos Aires' Religious Theme Park

Sweet Jesus: Buenos Aires’ Religious Theme Park

Published on 23 January, 2011

Leaving behind the cold British Winter, I landed back in Buenos Aires with its 33 degree heat. I was staying with friends who had rented an apartment in the city and at risk of falling from one bottle of wine to another, we decided to search for an activity to distract us from the Malbec. All credit goes to Louise… Read more →

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Buenos Aires is known for many things but its less famous Tierra Santa theme park offers a day out of Biblical and religious proportions.... Read more →

From Santiago to the land of the lovelies (Part 2)

Published on 23 December, 2010

Slightly odd that I’m writing this from the UK…but will cast my mind back to the days of warmth… It was an early start for the trip to Mendoza. One final trip to the post office (nothing) and a mad dash to the bus station. Lesson leanrned: don’t believe that locals know what they are talking about when they confirm… Read more →

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Slightly odd that I’m writing this from the UK…but will cast my mind back to the days of warmth… It was an early start for the trip to Mendoza. One final trip to the post office (nothing) and a mad dash to the bus station. Lesson leanrned: don’t believe that locals know what they are talking about when they confirm… Read more →

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Santiago to the land of the lovelies (Part One)

Published on 15 December, 2010

I arrived in Santiago after my 23-hour bus ride (almost) without incident. ‘Almost’ in the sense that I got off the bus at a ‘pit-stop’ (I say pit as the bus terminal smelt like one) and the bus drove off with my rucksack on it. Calmly howling at the top of my voice in Spanglish while flailing my arms with… Read more →

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I arrived in Santiago after my 23-hour bus ride (almost) without incident. ‘Almost’ in the sense that I got off the bus at a ‘pit-stop’ (I say pit as the bus terminal smelt like one) and the bus drove off with my rucksack on it. Calmly howling at the top of my voice in Spanglish while flailing my arms with… Read more →

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Flat out: Visiting The Bolivian Salt Flats

Flat out: Visiting The Bolivian Salt Flats

Published on 19 November, 2010

Recharging in La Paz…kind of After my Intrepid tour ended I holed up in Loki (hostel in La Paz) for a few days to recharge and catch up with myself. The potential problem was that Loki was so inviting I was at risk of never leaving. The rooms were less than a fiver a night, perfectly clean and safe. The… Read more →

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In pictures: my three day tour through the Bolivian Salt Flats from La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile.... Read more →

Gone dark

Published on 24 October, 2010

I feel like I have ‘gone dark’, in the words of Jack Bauer (from 24 for those who aren’t familiar). The truth isn’t far from that. I’m currently tapping this blog into a word document ready to upload as soon as – or if I ever – get internet connection again. Ok, I do realise that I am travelling through… Read more →

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I feel like I have ‘gone dark’, in the words of Jack Bauer (from 24 for those who aren’t familiar). The truth isn’t far from that. I’m currently tapping this blog into a word document ready to upload as soon as – or if I ever – get internet connection again. Ok, I do realise that I am travelling through… Read more →

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Jo Versus the Volcano

Published on 13 October, 2010

Right, where was I…I’d managed to escape imminent death in Quito then headed off the next day for a long journey into the Amazon. Hopes were high and the local bus ride went quickly, helped along by the repeated playing of a wonderful Latin American song ‘I’m sexy, sexy, sexy.’ We arrived at the jungle lodge to the sounds of… Read more →

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Right, where was I…I’d managed to escape imminent death in Quito then headed off the next day for a long journey into the Amazon. Hopes were high and the local bus ride went quickly, helped along by the repeated playing of a wonderful Latin American song ‘I’m sexy, sexy, sexy.’ We arrived at the jungle lodge to the sounds of… Read more →

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