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.

I'll be honest with you, I'm not the biggest fan of border crossings overland. Initially really hesitant as a solo traveller to cross into Bolivia from Argentina, however, I decided to give it a shot. If you're starting in Salta or one of the northern Argentinian towns in Jujuy, here's what you need to know...