An unplanned night in the Atacama desert

When researching about a trip to the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama desert, you will most likely come across the odd horror story about a car breaking down or getting stuck somewhere on the way. So did I, but I just shrug it off and said “that would never happen to me”. Except it did.

Making friends while traveling solo

One way or another you always meet people to share a story, a meal, a room, an adventure or even a part of your journey with. Some become these social media friends who’s live you watch unfold through Facebook posts and Instagram stories, but never meet again in real life. And sometimes these people turn into friends you stay in touch with for the years to come. One of the places I made friends like the latter, was Ecuador.