When you're travelling long distances overland, taking an overnight bus is a budget-friendly way to get from A to B. I used night buses a lot throughout South America and whilst they were daunting at first, they can save you accommodation for a night and give you more time to explore a destination during the day.

Heading around the world for 3/6/9 months or maybe a year and looking for some travel tips? It can be really nerve-racking to travel as a solo female traveller and I've totally been there not knowing where to start, what to take or what bag would be the best to travel with!

When in Chile, chances are you'll be popping over to the Atacama Desert. One of the driest places on earth there's a whole array of things to do and see. Many will involve tours but if you're willing to brave the heat, there's so much you can do just from renting a bike...

Eager to visit and somewhat selfishly have it all to myself, I spent a few good hours researching online and talking to locals. Here's a step by step guide on how to visit away from the tour groups....