Backpacking

Sheri asked:


I’ve always wanted to travel to south america and I’ve decided that there’s no time like the present to start planning an expedition but I have no idea where to start because information - especially on the internet - is so diverse and unfathomable. If you’ve had travel experience and can give me a point at which to start I’d be very grateful; i.e best websites, flight providers, accomodation etc etc. I’d prefer to plan the whole expedition myself rather than go with any package holiday firms and being female obviously I’d like to go for the safest options available!! I thankyou in advance for any help you can offer.
the ‘b’ is for ‘budget’ by the way! I’m trying to go for a reasonable option cos I can’t really stretch to 1st class flights or 5 star hotels!

jeff g asked:


Backpacking from city to city, country to country in South America is inevitable and I need to get from place to place in the safest, cheapest, and most efficient way possible. I know that each country and each city is different but if you could give me specifics concerning transportation for any country you know, or any general transportation for South America, please share your valued knowledge