Shymkent to Turkestan is a classic 170–200 km hop (route-dependent) across southern Kazakhstan. Your simplest choices are the fast intercity train, frequent marshrutka/bus, a door-to-door private car/driver, or a straightforward self-drive—plus occasional day tours. Pick by budget, time, and luggage.…
Astana (Nur-Sultan) to Burabay (Borovoe) is an easy getaway: fast trains to Burabay-Borovoe station, frequent buses to Schuchinsk/Burabay, private transfers, or a simple self-drive up the A1/E125. Pick speed, budget, or flexibility—details and step-by-steps below. (more…)
Mexico City to Cancún is a classic Mexico hop. Most travelers fly (fast and frequent), budget travelers ride the long-haul ADO night bus, and road-trippers drive the Gulf/peninsula with scenic stopovers. Below: what to choose, how to book, and exact…
Buenos Aires to Bariloche is a classic Patagonia run. Most travelers fly (fastest), others take a comfy overnight bus (budget with views), while road-trippers self-drive the Pampas-to-Andes highway. Below are your best routes, prices to expect, step-by-steps, and map links.…
Quito to Baños (Baños de Agua Santa) is a classic Andes-to-jungle run: most travelers ride the direct bus from Quito’s Quitumbe terminal, while others prefer a shared shuttle, a private car/driver, or self-driving so they can stop at viewpoints or…
Lima to Iquitos is unique: there’s no road into Iquitos. Your choices are a quick flight from Lima, or an adventurous combo via the jungle—flying or bussing to Tarapoto or Pucallpa and continuing by river fast boat or multi-day cargo…
Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls is easiest by flight to Foz do Iguaçu (IGU, Brazil) or Puerto Iguazú (IGR, Argentina), then a short road transfer to the parks. Overland buses run but take a full day. Below: how to…
Rio de Janeiro to Búzios (about 175–190 km along the Região dos Lagos) is easy once you choose between the direct intercity bus, a hotel pickup shuttle, a private transfer, or renting a car for a coastal road trip. Here’s…
Santiago to the Atacama Desert (San Pedro de Atacama) is easiest by flying to Calama (CJC) and taking a 1.5-hour shuttle or private transfer. You can also go by long-distance bus (budget, 20–24h), fly to Antofagasta (ANF) and connect by…
Santiago to Patagonia’s gateway, Puerto Natales, is easiest by air—either direct seasonal flights to Puerto Natales (PNT) or year-round flights to Punta Arenas (PUQ) plus a scenic 3-hour bus. You can also arrive by the classic Navimag ferry from Puerto…
