Deforestation simply put means the removal of trees and forests, usually through cutting or burning. In South America, most deforestation takes place because of a need for agricultural land. There are three main types of deforestation that take place in these tropical regions. In countries with poor economies, such as those in South America, … Read more
What comes into your mind when you think of Colombia? Drugs? Cartels? Violence? Murders? Gangs? DANGER. Well guess what? It’s all a big fat preconception. In fact you’re more likely to be eaten by a shark in Australia than you are to be kidnapped in Colombia’s capital city of Bogota. However, out of date rumours … Read more
A few things came to mind when I thought about arriving in Lima, Peru, my first South American city. Things like the fear of being robbed at the airport and heavy pollution. Thankfully these proved unfounded, and what I wasn’t expecting was the delicious food and friendly locals I found instead. Last year I was … Read more
