South America — Travelogues from the Atlantic to the Andes

My South America Articles:

July 10, 2024

Brazil Costs 2026: What does backpacking cost per day, week and month?

Brazil 2026 costs fully broken down: daily, weekly, and monthly budgets for backpackers. Flights, accommodation, food, transport — honest figures based on 4 weeks of experience in Brazil.

January 15, 2024

Venezuela Travelogue — Angel Falls, Los Roques & Adventures

Venezuela Travel Report 2026: Angel Falls, Los Roques, Canaima. Safety, costs, route and why Venezuela is worth a visit despite bad press.

December 10, 2020

Digital nomads — Best places to work in South America

For over five years I have been working location-independently as a content creator — and have opened my laptop on every continent.

November 25, 2020

The 15 best drone spots in South America

Drone Spots in South America: My Top 15 Locations – Costa Verde, Atacama, Lençóis Maranhenses. With GPS and flight rules for each country.

August 10, 2020

South America packing list: Backpacking backpack for 3–6 months (8 kg)

The ultimate South America packing list — what you really need (and what can stay at home) I lived in South America for six months — by Colombia

Cartagena Old Town, Colombia — Palenquera with fruit carts in the historic Ciudad Amurallada

July 10, 2020

Colombia Costs — How much does a trip to Colombia cost?

Colombia is one of the best value travel destinations in South America. I spent a total of six weeks in the country—from the Caribbean coast through Medellín and beyond...

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My South America Articles:

Northern Brazil Road Trip – The most beautiful beaches from Jericoacoara to Lençóis - Photo: Max Haase Travel

April 3, 2020

Jericoacoara & Lençóis Maranhenses: Northern Brazil Roadtrip Guide 2026

Lençóis Maranhenses, Jericoacoara & Northeast Coast — the complete road trip guide for Brazil's Northeast with routes, travel times, costs and drone tips.

Brazil's Costa Verde — Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande & Paraty: Route, Costs & Tips - Photo Max Haase Travel

February 14, 2020

Ilha Grande & Paraty, Brazil: Costa Verde Travel Report

Costa Verde Brazil 2026: Rio, Ilha Grande and Paraty. Brazil's most beautiful coastal route with beach highlights, boat tours, drone footage and cost check.