South America

FROM November 2015 until May 2016 I visited South America, Central America and The Caribbean!

(33 destinations)

1. Dominican Republic
2. St martin – with Jon
3. Anguilla -Jon
4. Guadeloupe -Jon
5. Dominica -Jon
6. St Lucia -Jon
7. Trinidad -Jon
8. Brazil
9. Argentina
10. Uruguay
11. Chile
12. Bolivia-Jon
13. Peru-Jon
14. Colombia-Jon
15. Costa Rica
16. Nicaragua

What I had packed in a normal traveler backpack that weighted varying 8-10 kg.

2 pairs of 3/4 pants, one onsie, 3 dresses, 2 skirts, 2 bralettes and 10 pairs of panties, 7 tshirts, 4 shorts, a mini towel, 2 fancy outfits, jeans, one long sleeve shirt, a hat, 3 bathing suits, 4 pairs of socks

+i threw away a long sleeve yellow cardigan and one pink tshirt

-i bought another long sports pants, a pink dress, a long sleeve shirt, a turquoise sports set composed shorts and a shirt

Jewelry is only 3 pairs of earrings, a watch and a few necklaces and rings, nothing expensive! Anti malaria, diarrhea and throat medicine also advil and aspirin. A hairbrush,plasters for feet, elastics, other cremes from Korea, sun creme, shaver, electricity adapter and charger, makeup palette and nail file, disinfectant, face powder, 2 perfumes + toothbrush (not on photo) +a little lock and key for lockers in hostels

Flip flops, more fancy flip flops, hiking sneakers, everyday shoes

2 pairs of sunglasses(later i lost one and the other one broke), my passports and bank cards, insurance and vaccine documents in a folder, a notepad from my sister to document anything on my mind, 2 pens for immigration forms, epilator, a little purse, wet napkins+ a bigger orange purse (not on photo), eyebrow tweezers

Here you have it guys:

1. You really need the pens!
2. Learn by heart your passport number, it is asked all the time
3. No need at all to buy sim cards at destinations, use the wifi
4. Bring a raincoat
5. Bring a traveler towel
6. You don’t need regular pills like Advil or Tylenol, they also sell them over there. You don’t need Malaria pills, save your money
7. Buy an international adapter!
8. Mosquito spray, wet napkins, sun protector are useful
9. You can bring another fancy dress, but not that many cosmetics-the sun makes everyone Hot! You don’t need a hat.
10. Bring More warm clothes

What a dream come true. They have the most preserved nature and every country had a unique rich culture.
Make sure to get locals recommendations about visiting some countries experiencing political tension like Venezuela at the moment.

I need to see more of:

1-Visit Colombia again!
2-Ecuador
3-Venezuela
4-Aruba and Curacao
5-Patagonia
6-A football match in Brazil
7-The cholita fights in Bolivia
8-Easter Islands
9-Galapagos Islands
10-Originally Belize was a priority on my list, so I want to come back and see it!
11-Fellow travelers told me Panama is the most beautiful of all
12-I would love to visit El Salvador as well… I am not afraid…I think
13-Jamaica
14-Bahamas
15-Carnival in Trinidad!

I visited 16 countries.

Places I ♥

Still feeling the shivers of being there when I close my eyes. 

1. Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
2. Castillo Mundo King in Sosua, Dominican Republic
3. Museo de Amanha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
4. Salvador, Brazil
5. Iguassu Falls, Brazil and Argentina border
6. Grand Case, Saint Martin island (french side). Recommended Hotel ‘Le temps des Cerises’
7. Cartagena, Colombia. Recommended ‘Hotel Casa Lola’

Places I liked↑

These places had unique traits about them. Don’t miss them on your tour!

1. Anguilla island
2. Dominica island
3. Favela Vidigal, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
4. Nightlife in Buenos Aires, Argentina
5. San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
6. Cusco, Peru
7. Niteroi, Brazil
8. Macchu Pitchu, Peru
9. Salar de Uyunu, Bolivia

Places I hated↓

Traveling is not always pleasant surprises and experiences. I do NOT recommend wasting your time or money on those locations.

1. Guadeloupe island
2. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
3. Belo Horizonte, Brazil
4. San Jose and Tamarindo, Costa Rica

→Places I had no time to see but will come back for←

1. St. Barts island
2. Bahamas
3. The Amazon jungle, Brazil, Bolivia
4. Porto Alegre and Florianopolis, Brazil
5. Sao Paulo, Brazil
6. Patagonia, marble caves and icebergs, Chile, Argentina
7. Nazca lines and 2 other ruins, Peru
8. Cholita fights, Bolivia
9. Cali, Medellin, coffee plantations, El Peñón de Guatapé, rainbow river, Colombia
10. A football game, South America

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