Since Venezuela is passing through a general improvement in terms of security, travellers have now the chance again to enter overland from Brazil (Colombian border has recently opened but seems Continue Reading
How to cross the Lethem (Guyana) – Bonfim (Brazil) border on a budget
Certainly the 550 Km stretch from Georgetown to Lethem is not for the faintest of hearts. To start with, minibuses companies have created a “cartel price” quite inaccessible to low Continue Reading
How to cross the South Drain (Suriname) – Moleson Creek (Guyana) border
Again, as for French Guyana and Suriname, you need to cross a river to pass the border overland. The process is quite lengthy but straightforward. You have even a direct Continue Reading
How to visit the Upper Suriname River and Brownsberg (Nature Park) by yourself
If you are an independent, low-budget, solo traveller, then your life is definitely harder (but probably more rewarding). Suriname is quite an affordable country though. Besides the usual travel channels Continue Reading
How to cross the Saint Laurent du Maroni – Albina border between French Guyana and Suriname
Here you have another quick post concerning this time the seldom trodden land border crossing between French Guyana and Suriname, specifically between Saint Laurent du Maroni and Albina, actually the Continue Reading
How to cross the Oiapoque (Brazil) – Saint Georges (French Guyana) border
The Amazonian border crossing between Brazil and French Guyana is not well trodden indeed. Although some locals do use this way, backpackers generally speaking steer away from these remote lands Continue Reading
How to cross the Huaquillas – Tumbes border between Ecuador and Peru
Among the several borders between Peru and Ecuador (see my previous post about La Balsa), Huaquillas is certainly the most used. It is the closest transit to the coast. However, Continue Reading
How to reach the Iliniza Norte summit without a guide (and no climbing skills)
Ecuador has 10 mountains over 5000 mt (16,400ft). Among those, only two could theoretically be tackled on one’s own: Iliniza Norte (5126) and Tungurahua (5016). This might be possible because these Continue Reading
How to overcome the Patuca – San José de Morona – Taisha – Puyo loop by boat
If you are up for thrilling and offbeat adventures, then this post could be of great value to you. Indeed, I could not find any information online nor on Lonely Continue Reading
How to cross La Balsa border from Peru to Ecuador (July 2022)
Leaving aside the Amazonian border / river crossings, La Balsa is certainly the most remote and uncommon contact point between Peru and Ecuador. Initially and doubtfully marked as closed by Continue Reading
How to get and stay in Zapatera island, Nicaragua, on a budget
If you are looking for something out of the mainstream and the “Gringo trail”, well, this post could be very useful for you, especially for those in quest of rural Continue Reading
The ultimate guide on how to cross the Leimus border (Moskitia) from La Ceiba (Honduras) to Bilwi – Puerto Cabezas (Nicaragua)
From the very beginning since I entered Honduras I started to get fairly intrigued by an apparently mission impossible: crossing the most remote border of the country and probably of Continue Reading
How to get and stay at Cayos Cochinos, Honduras, on a budget
If you are looking for a local, authentic and inexpensive spot brushed by Caribbean, turquoise waters, then you might find it at Cayos Cochinos, Honduras. The good news is that Continue Reading
How to cross El Amatillo border from La Union (El Salvador) to Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
Should you need to cross the land border from La Union (El Salvador) to Tegucigalpa (Honduras) through the El Amatillo crossing, then you might be interested in these quick steps Continue Reading
How to cross the San Cristobal Frontera land border from Guatemala City to Santa Ana (El Salvador)
Instead of getting expensive shuttle, direct buses, you can locally travel on a budget with public transportation leading you firstly to the border and later from the border to final Continue Reading