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Can you guess where this is? ๐Ÿง This stunning s Can you guess where this is? ๐Ÿง

This stunning spot has become a must-see for adventurers in South America.
Swipe to reveal its true colors! ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

Hint: Itโ€™s located high in the Peruvian Andes and was hidden under snow until just a few years ago! ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Let us know your guesses in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

#backpackstories #southamericatravel #guesswhere #blackandwhite #rainbow #travewonders
Itโ€™s time for a Galapagos Face-Off! ๐ŸŒŠ Which Itโ€™s time for a Galapagos Face-Off! ๐ŸŒŠ 

Which animal is your ultimate favorite?

๐Ÿ๏ธ Here are the contenders:

๐Ÿข๐Ÿชธ Sea Turtle โ€“ Graceful ocean travelers found gliding through the Galapagos waters!

๐Ÿฆ Blue-Footed Booby โ€“ Famous for their bright blue feet and hilarious mating dance!

๐Ÿฆˆ Hammerhead Shark โ€“ Mysterious and majestic; often seen schooling around the Galapagos islands!

๐ŸฆŽ Marine Iguana โ€“ The worldโ€™s only lizard that dives and grazes underwater!

๐Ÿฆญ Sea Lion โ€“ Playful and curious, often spotted sunbathing or swimming around boats!

๐Ÿข Galapagos Tortoise โ€“ Ancient giants known for their longevity and massive size!

Vote for your favorite by commenting below with the corresponding emoji! Who will be crowned the ultimate Galapagos animal champion? Letโ€™s hear your pick! ๐Ÿ†โœจ

#galapagosislands #sealife #travelquiz #backpackstories #southamericatravel #wildlifelovers #travelwonders
Hidden Gem Alert: Quilotoa Lagoon - a breathtaking Hidden Gem Alert: Quilotoa Lagoon - a breathtaking volcanic crater lake in Ecuador ๐ŸŒ‹๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ

Not all gems are on the typical tourist trail! โœจ

Discover the beauty of the Quilotoa Loop, a stunning 3-day hiking trail you can do completely on your own. And in the end you'll reach one of South America's hidden treasures ๐Ÿงญ๐Ÿฅพ

Would you hike around the mesmerizing Quilotoa Lagoon? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿž๏ธ

#hiddengems #backpackstories #southamericatravel #ecuadortravel #travelwonders
Golden hour magic across South America ๐ŸŒ…โœจ 1 Golden hour magic across South America ๐ŸŒ…โœจ 

1. Cuyabeno Amazon, Ecuador 
2. Huacachina, Peru
3. Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands
4. Mรกncora, Peru
5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6. Uyuni Salt Lake, Bolivia

Thereโ€™s something surreal about watching the sun dip below these landscapesโ€”moments that are so magical ๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿ’ซ

Where have you watched your favorite sunset? ๐ŸŒ

#sunsetlovers #southamericatravel #backpackstories #magical #travelwonders
Peru and Colombia: Two countries, endless culture! Peru and Colombia: Two countries, endless culture! ๐ŸŒŽ

Which would you choose?

Traditional Andean textiles ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช or colorful street art ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด?

Fresh ceviche or savory arepas?

Trekking to Machu Picchu or the Lost City? ๐Ÿ”๏ธโœจ

Each country offers its own rich traditions, flavors, and adventures. Let us know which one has your heart! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’ฌ

#southamericatravel #travelquiz #peruadventure #colombiatravel #travelwonders #wherewouldyougo
Which city would you visit first? โ›ฐ๏ธ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒ„โ›ฑ๏ธ๐Ÿฅพ

Both of these cities are your gateway to one of the Seven Wonders of the World! ๐ŸŒ

Would you rather relax under the shadow of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

or trek your way to Machu Picchu from Cusco? โ›ฐ๏ธ

Beach vibes or ancient Inca history? Samba or traditional Quechua culture? Monkeys or mosquitos? ๐Ÿคท

Let us know in the comments which adventure is calling you! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

#southamericatravel #travelquiz #backpackstories #riodejaneiro #cuzco #citystrolls
Can you guess where this 'que linda' location is? Can you guess where this 'que linda' location is? ๐Ÿฉต

Breathtaking mountain views, crystal-clear lakes, and endless adventure! This spot is a hiker's paradise for sure ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

If you love exploring nature's hidden gems, this place is a must-visit! โœจ

Drop your guess in the comments and letโ€™s see who knows this iconic destination! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’ฌ

#backpackstories #southamerica #travelwonders #travelquiz #hikingparadise #clearbluewater
These stunning views are all from one country! Can These stunning views are all from one country! Can you guess which one? ๐Ÿ—บ๐Ÿ“

Hint: Itโ€™s home to both the Amazon rainforest and stunning Andean peaks ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ”

#backpackstories #southamerica #travelquiz #travelwonders #theseviews
Time for some fun 'South America' quiz-action the Time for some fun 'South America' quiz-action the upcoming weeks! โ‰๏ธ

In which South American city can you find these lovely decorated streets? ๐Ÿช๐ŸŒˆโ˜‚๏ธ๐ŸŒธ

Hint: it's the jewel of the carribean coast! ๐Ÿ’Ž

#southamerica #travelquiz #guesswhere #backpackstories
Rio de Janeiro ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ๏ธ Rio has amazing views, Rio de Janeiro ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ๏ธ

Rio has amazing views, cute monkeys, the largest urban jungle, the best beaches, wonderful sunsets, creativity, delicious BBQ, world wonders and much more incredible views (oh and more monkeys ๐Ÿ’). Rio literally has it all ๐Ÿฅฐ

Must sees:
๐Ÿ“Sugarloaf Mountain
๐Ÿ“Christ the Redeemer
๐Ÿ“Copacabana Beach
๐Ÿ“Escadaria Selarรณn
๐Ÿ“Eat at a Churrascaria
๐Ÿ“Santa Teresa (taking the cute yellow tram)

Optional:
๐Ÿ“Ipanema Beach
๐Ÿ“Favela Tour
๐Ÿ“Estadio Maracaรฑa
๐Ÿ“Visit during carnival

Enjoy ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿธ๐ŸšŠ๐ŸŒ…
This should definitely be on the list of world won This should definitely be on the list of world wonders if it were up to us! ๐ŸŒโœจ The Iguazu Falls are nothing short of breathtaking! ๐Ÿ˜

We explored both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides, and each offered something special. While we loved both, the Brazilian side stole our hearts with its stunning panoramic views. From there, you can admire the full majesty of the falls from afar, and walking alongside one of the falls is an unreal experienceโ€”feeling the power and intensity of the water up close is absolutely thrilling! ๐ŸŒŠ

For an extra adventure, we highly recommend the boat tour. Although a bit pricey, it's worth every penny for the laughter that comes with getting drenched by these wonderful Iguazu falls! ๐Ÿšค๐Ÿ’ฆ

#IguazuFalls #WorldWonders #TravelGoals #NatureLovers #ExploreArgentina #VisitBrazil #WaterfallWonders #TravelExperiences #BucketListAdventures #BackpackStories
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท From the north of ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 

From the north of Argentina, we flew to the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. And what a lovely time we had there: 

โ–ช๏ธCity Center Strolls: wandered through the historic city center and visited Plaza Mayor, the main square of the city including the famous pink building Casa Rosada ๐Ÿฉท 

โ–ช๏ธColorful Neighborhood: visited El Caminito and got to experience the amazing and colorful tango-vibes of Argentina ๐Ÿ’ƒ 

โ–ช๏ธFood o'clock: of course we had to try a good Argentian steak - Restaurant recommend: Parilla La Brigada (San Telmo) ๐Ÿฅฉ 

โ–ช๏ธSpooky visit: when in Buenos Aires a visit to La Recoleta Cemetery is a must. It is one of the most beautiful and impressive cemeteries in the world. It felt a bit like a little but spooky village ๐Ÿ•ฏ 

We loved the atmosphere in Buenos Aires, but as of today it is not the best location budgetwise. Tip: book your accommodation in the neighborhoods San Telmo or Palermo for a safe stay ๐Ÿ› 

Next stop: Iguazu ๐ŸšŽ
Keep following for more travel tales and tips! ๐Ÿ—บ
Salta ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท After Chile we crossed the border Salta ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท

After Chile we crossed the border to the northern part of Argentina. Here we were treated to surreal landscapes, beautiful buildings, good weather, delicious steak, tasty wine and a lovely atmosphere ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฐโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅฐ

Unfortunately, the prices are not low anymore in Argentina so it hurt our budget quite a bit ๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿ’ธ

Up next: Buenos Aires ๐ŸŒˆ
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ San Pedro de Atacama - Chile ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ He ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ San Pedro de Atacama - Chile ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Here's where we went in Atacama - the driest place of the world:

1. Cute church in the center โ›ช๏ธ
2. Valle de la Luna which we explored by bike ๐Ÿšฒ
3. A salty rock ๐Ÿชจ
4. Salt lake with good views (Ojos de Salar & Laguna Tibenquinche) ๐Ÿง‚
5. One of the few places on earth where you can float by the amount of salt in the water ๐Ÿ‘™
6. Stargazing (we did not see a lot of stars because of the brightness of the full moon) ๐ŸŒ

Even though we only spent a couple of days here, we enjoyed this surreal environment ๐Ÿœ
This one's for all the sunset lovers! ๐ŸŒ… If you This one's for all the sunset lovers! ๐ŸŒ…

If you want to witness the most amazing sunset ever, then get yourself a spot on the Uyuni Salt Flats Tour in Bolivia! ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด

The hightlights of the tour:
- seeing the special landscapes of the salt flats (of course) ๐Ÿ˜
- playing with the optical illusions at the salt flats ๐Ÿ“ธ
- driving through surreal landscapes ๐Ÿ›ป
- finding lots of flamingos in the middle of nowhere ๐Ÿฆฉ
- getting close to some big geysers ๐ŸŒช
- having a hotspring-experience during sunrise in the most beautiful surrounding ๐Ÿ‘™

Be aware that you'll drive a lot during these multiple-day tours and that (at least for the lowbudget tour options) the jeeps are old and get flat tires easily, the food is not very tasty and you will sleep in dorms. But, the beauty of the landscapes make up for everything! โค๏ธ

Where was your most beautiful sunset experience? โ˜€๏ธ

#uyunisaltflats #saltflatsbolivia #backpackstories #backpackingbolivia #backpackingsouthamerica #travelcouple #sunsetlovers #travelwonders
Huayna Potosรญ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ”โ›๏ธ Climbing above Huayna Potosรญ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ”โ›๏ธ

Climbing above 6.000m without any experience? We didn't know it was possible, but we had to try it out in La Paz. After thoroughly researching the safety and being influenced by seeing beautiful videos, we decided to step out of our comfort zone ๐Ÿคฉ

The 3-Day Journey:

Day 1: Early pick-up, trying on the equipment, drive to base camp at 4.700m, have an iceclimb practice session - thrilling! ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ

Day 2: Hike to high camp at 5.200m carrying 15kg backpacks. The views already were stunning. After dinner, we went to bed early because the alarms were set at 00:00 โฐ๏ธ

Day 3: At 1am, we began our climb in complete darkness. The path was steep and snowy, feeling like true mountain climbing. With each step, the altitude made breathing harder, forcing us to take baby steps. Despite the cold and exhaustion, we pushed on. Around 6am, we reached the summit at 6.088m, after having enjoyed an amazing sunrise along the way. The panoramic views from the top were breathtaking, making every challenging step worth it (so thought Nolan, Loรฏs already thought of having to walk all the way back... ๐Ÿ˜…). Luckily we finally could see the stunning terrain we had climbed in daylight during our way back โ„๏ธ

It was exhausting, but now we can proudly say we've been above 6,000m and experienced the beauty of ice climbing ๐ŸŒ„

Would you step out your comfort zone and climb a mountain like this? ๐Ÿ”

#huaynapotosi #lapaz #mountainclimbing #iceclimbing #boliviatravel #backpacking #backpackstories #backpackbolivia #mountainviews #instatrend #travellovers #travelwonders
Did you know that people feel happier when they ar Did you know that people feel happier when they are on a holiday?! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Even though we are just recently back from our big trip, we're already looking forward to our next holiday. Especially because the weather is really bad here in the Netherlands... ๐ŸŒง

We don't have anything planned yet, but whether it will be on the beach, in the mountains, in nature, at one of the world's wonders or in a big city, we definitely will feel happy on our next holiday ๐ŸŒž

What will be your next holiday destination? ๐Ÿ—บ

#holiday #happytraveller #travelcouple #instatravel #trendingreels
La Paz ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด A city that is located in a canyo La Paz ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด

A city that is located in a canyon at 3.600m above sealevel, being one of the most populated cities in Bolivia!

Here's what you can do in this city:

โ˜‚๏ธ - Walk through the city center and find the lovely decorated streets that are part of the Witches Market. Here you'll find souvenirs and typical Bolivian artifacts, such as llama fetuses (apparently they bring good luck)

๐ŸŒ - Find the crazy landscapes of Valle de la Luna or Valle de las Animas and pretend as if you are on a different planet (these pictures are from Valle de las Animas) 

๐ŸšŠ - Get yourself on one of the world's longest cable car systems and find out how immense La Paz actually is. The mountainous surroundings are insane (we thought the views from the silver cable car were the coolest)

๐ŸฅŠ - Buy tickets to visit a Cholita's Wrestling Game. For a little amount of money you'll have a quite hilarious night out. We didn't know it would get this serious (the free popcorn is a plus)

๐Ÿ” - Climb up one of the snowpeaked mountains surrounding La Paz. We conquered Huayna Potosi and found ourselves at a height of 6.088m (will tell you more about it in our next post!)

Even though the city was quite chaotic with a lot of people, a lot of traffic and a lot of bad fumes, the landscapes and activities in and surrounding the city were amazing! ๐Ÿคฉ

 #boliviatravel #lapazbolivia #backpackingbolivia #backpacksouthamerica #backpackstories #witchesmarket #valledelaluna #valledelasanimas #teleferico #cablecar #cholitas #cholitawrestling #mountainclimbing #huaynapotosi #travelcouple
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด Welcome to Bolivia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด From Cusco i ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด Welcome to Bolivia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด

From Cusco in Peru we took a bus straight to Copacabana in Bolivia. We skipped the city of Puno in Peru, because we read and heard that Lake Titicaca would be more impressive from the Bolivian side. We doubt whether this is actually true to be honest... ๐Ÿซฃ

What is Lake Titicaca?
โ–ซ๏ธIt is the highest navigable lake in the world (3.810m) ๐ŸŒŽ
โ–ซ๏ธIt is on the border of Peru and Bolivia and is therefore shared between both countries ๐Ÿ—บ
โ–ซ๏ธIt is the second largest lake in South America (8.300 km2) ๐Ÿ“
โ–ซ๏ธIt is known as the birthplace of the Inca's and as the beginning of the world โ˜€๏ธ

In Copacabana we took a boattrip to Isla del Sol to do some hiking. Unfortunately, it was not quite what we expected:

We hiked from the north of the island to the south, but the route was quite boring. The views over Lake Titicaca were pretty but did not change much. The landscapes were not that special either.

We hoped to encounter some Inca Ruins, because the island had played an important role in the origination of the Inca Empire, but we didn't find any.

Besides, we hoped to see some locals living in their traditional ways, but all we saw was pigs, donkeys and sheep (and one local asking for money to maintain the path).

After finishing the hike, the boats did not leave according to the schedule that was communicated to us in Copacabana. 

All in all, maybe we had rather visited Lake Titicaca from the Peruvian side? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜ณ

The refreshing juice in the cute little jar on one of the lovely balconies in Copacabana made our day though ๐Ÿนโ˜€๏ธ

 #laketiticaca #copacabanabolivia #bordercrossing #isladelsolbolivia #inca #hikingbolivia #backpackingbolivia #backpacksouthamerica #backpackstories #travelcouple #travelgram
Wow, visiting the Rainbow Mountain in Peru was so Wow, visiting the Rainbow Mountain in Peru was so cool!! โ›ฐ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆ™

We did not exactly know what to expect because of hearing both good and bad stories about the place. Maybe the fact that we did not have much expectations resulted in having a really big wow-feeling, and one of the best days in Peru. Not only were we amazed by the colours of the mountain, but also by the absolute incredible surroundings of the mountain! ๐Ÿ˜

Our tips:

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Try to find a small group to share a taxi with instead of booking a tour. Try to be there at around 11am, because all the tour groups are returning to the cars at that time and you can enjoy the surroundings in tranquility! (and you don't have to get up at 4am ๐Ÿ˜‰)

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Try to have a look at the weather forecast and pick a sunny day. When the sun is shining, the colours of the mountain are at their best. We had a few clouds while visiting, but the views were still insane 

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ The Rainbow Mountain is above 5.000m so make sure you are used to the height. Also, bring enough water and snacks so that you prevent yourself from getting altitude sickness 

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Do not forget to visit the Red Valley that is close to the Rainbow Mountain. It costs you a little extra, but is totally worth the money (we had the place for our own and it was magical โœจ๏ธ)

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Bring enough cash with you for the entrance fees, the funny picture with the alpacas, and maybe some snacks or souvenirs 

Let us know if you want to find out more about this amazing place! โ›ฐ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆ™

#rainbowmountain #vinicunca #perutravel #backpackingperu #backpackstories #cuscoperu #travelcouple #traveltips #travelwonders
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