Luisa Berry-Smith
Travel tips, hacks, and destination guides for locations in South America, including Argentina and Brazil, geared toward solo and budget travellers.
Iguazu Falls There are two sides to the falls, the Brazilian side and the Argentinian side. You can choose to do one or both. I would recommend doing both but if you only want to do one or have time for one then definitely choose the Argentinian side. Brazil To access the Brazilian Falls, you […]
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Buenos Aires I had zero expectations of Buenos Aires. I had done minimal research before coming here and just figured with so much time up my sleeve Id figure it out once I arrived. Arriving in Buenos Aires Getting into our Airbnb was an experience, beginning at the airport. Uber is not allowed to collect […]
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From Brazil to Argentina Now let me tell you straight up, and I am speaking from first-hand experience. Ignore what all the guidebooks tell you about crossing the border via the local bus network. They talk in literal time frames as indicated on the timetable. Not what actually happens for a foreign traveller to cross from […]
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What to expect for your first time in Rio. Ahhhh, Rio. The mention of this city conjures images of mountains, famous beaches, Christ the Redeemer and unfortunately crime. Is it worth the perceived risk? Sure. Would I go back? Maybe not…. At least not for a while On a holiday you want to feel relaxed and […]
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So you’ve decided to head to Brazil? the land of Samba, Caipirinha’s, Carnivale, the Amazon and this bloke Excellent Choice! Let me show you how to apply for a tourist visa to enter Brazil as an Australian. It must be done before entering and the process can seem quite daunting if you’ve never applied for a […]
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