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Digital Nomad & Slow Travel Guide to São Paulo, Brazil
Everything you need to know as a slow traveller or digital nomad visiting São Paulo. Including the best neighborhoods to stay in, where not to stay, what to do in São Paulo, how to find cultural events, museums, shows and free cinemas, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) such as on living costs and safety for (solo female) travellers.
Ilse
2 days ago16 min read


Travelling French Guiana Overland: From Macapá (Brazil) to Suriname in 48 Hours
Crossing French Guiana overland from Brazil to Suriname is possible, but requires patience. In this guide, I share exactly how to travel from Macapá to Oiapoque, cross the border into French Guiana, get from Saint-Georges to Cayenne and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, and continue to Albina and Paramaribo. You’ll find transport options, border tips, visa information for Suriname, costs, safety advice for solo female travelers, and my experience of this part of crossing the Amazon ra
Ilse
Mar 720 min read


A Guide to (Solo) Travel Guatemala - From a Female Traveller's Perspective
The ultimate Guatemala travel guide based on my 8+ months of solo travel experience in Guatemala. Including practical advice on safety, transport, best destinations, digital nomad life in Guatemala, budgeting, language and customs, and how to travel Guatemala more slowly and responsibly.
Ilse
Mar 124 min read


Travel by Boat from Iquitos to Santa Rosa and Tabatinga - Crossing the Amazon Rainforest in Peru (2026 Guide)
Traveling from Iquitos to Santa Rosa by boat is the only way to reach the Peru–Colombia–Brazil border through the Amazon rainforest. In this guide, I explain the difference between the slow cargo boat and the fast boat, how much tickets cost (in PEN), where to buy them, how long the journey really takes, and how to cross the border to Leticia or Tabatinga step by step. If you’re planning to continue through the Amazon overland, this is everything you need to know before getti
Ilse
Feb 2118 min read
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