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If you’re planning a trip through Peru or Bolivia, you’ve probably already heard about one of the biggest challenges: high altitude . Many of the countries’ most famous attractions sit far above sea level, and if you don’t prepare or manage it properly, altitude sickness ( soroche , as locals call it) can easily sneak up on you and ruin your plans. The Andes run like a backbone down the length of both Peru and Bolivia, with much of the land sitting at 3,000 meters or higher.

So, you’re going to Peru. That’s fantastic! Peru has it all: ancient history, vibrant culture, world-class food, and some of the most...

Todo Turismo buses in the middle of Uyuni salt flats If you’ve landed on this article, you’ve probably already heard that Bolivian buses...

I have to admit: we didn’t come very prepared to Isla del Sol, in Lake Titicaca. At 3,850 meters above sea level, it’s the highest...

During our sabbatical in South America, Reid and I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance of going on a roadtrip down the famous Ruta 7 in...

After spending over three weeks in Patagonia, Reid and I had gotten used to the region’s vast, dramatic landscapes: endless stretches of...

Since moving to Spain, Reid and I have been eager to explore and learn more about our new home country. We've pinned so many spots on our...

A few months ago, well before we left for our trip in South America, Reid met a guy from Chile during a tennis match. They connected and...

January 29. This was the date we were set to take a bus that would bring us from Puerto Natales to the entrance of Torres del Paine...

So, you're thinking about hiking the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Patagonia? First of all - amazing choice. The W Trek takes you through...

When it came to planning the W Trek, one of the biggest challenges for me was figuring out the itinerary. How many km's per day are we...

The W Trek is one of the most iconic hikes in South America, and genuinely one of the best experiences of my life. It is a a 4-5 day...

If you’re going to Patagonia and planning to visit Torres del Paine National Park, you absolutely should consider doing the W Trek. It is...

Before we get into this article, let’s take a moment to admire the above picture. Look at the incredible colors of the sea, ranging from...

I don't even know where to start to describe how excited I was to finally be in El Chaltén! A small mountain village full of hikers from...

Our adventure in Patagonia started in El Calafate, a small town in the Argentinian south and the gateway to the incredible Perito Moreno...

We sent two days in Santiago, and while the first day was great, the second day didn’t go as expected…

Summary of a week in Buenos Aires. We loved the culture, the food, the architecture.

Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most awe-inspiring...

After the chaos and loudness of Rio de Janeiro, the obvious next choice was tropical paradise Ilha Grande!  The island is located ~150 km...