If there’s a city that knows how to have a good time, it’s Cartagena. Colourful and vibrant, it feels like everyone’s in a good mood. And that’s what I love most about Colombia…

Visiting Iguazu Falls is a surreal experience. The sheer size and force of the waterfalls up close is like nothing I've experienced before. It looked like paradise, the kind of paradise I'd only ever seen in movies like Black Panther. I later found out that Iguazu Falls was actually used as a filming location for the movie…

While for some travellers, Lima might be a transit hub on the way to Cusco and the rest of Peru, I think the city deserves a couple of nights, or three... or four... With its vibrant foodie scene, historic architecture, Pacific coastline and neighbourhoods that are great to take a stroll around, there’s plenty to keep you busy.

When you're travelling long distances overland, taking an overnight bus is a budget-friendly way to get from A to B. I used night buses a lot throughout South America and whilst they were daunting at first, they can save you accommodation for a night and give you more time to explore a destination during the day.

From the historic charm of La Candelaria to the more upbeat vibes of Chapinero, choosing the best neighbourhood to stay in Bogotà can be really overwhelming...