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Visiting Peru during the Rainy Season: Is It Worth It? My Experience and What to Expect
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...


Are Bolivian Buses Safe? Bus Safety and Our Experience from Uyuni to Sucre
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...


We were totally unprepared in Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca (Travel Diaries Day 64)
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...


(Mis)Adventure on Cerro Castillo, Patagonia (Travel Diaries Day 46)
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...


Must-visit spots in Atacama Desert - The driest desert in the world (Travel Diaries Day 56)
After spending over three weeks in Patagonia, Reid and I had gotten used to the region’s vast, dramatic landscapes: endless stretches of...


We hiked the W Trek in Torres del Paine - Here’s how it went (Travel Diaries Day 40)
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...


Rain, sweat and tears hiking to Laguna de los Tres in El Chaltén (Travel Diaries Day 31)
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...


Santiago del Chile surprised us in many ways (Travel Diaries Day 26)
We sent two days in Santiago, and while the first day was great, the second day didn’t go as expected…


Buenos Aires: Una ciudad maravillosa (Travel Diaries Day 19)
Summary of a week in Buenos Aires. We loved the culture, the food, the architecture.


How we visited Iguazu Falls in one day - both Brazil and Argentina sides! (Travel Diaries Day 11)
Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most awe-inspiring...


Ilha Grande: beautiful beaches, tropical vibes and food poisoning (Travel Diaries Day 10)
After the chaos and loudness of Rio de Janeiro, the obvious next choice was tropical paradise Ilha Grande! The island is located ~150 km...


A magical New Year’s Eve in Copacabana (Travel Diaries Day 7)
The moment had arrived: time to experience NYE in Copacabana! To be honest, I was feeling pretty nervous about it. First of all, the...


We had a Rio good time (Travel Diaries Day 8)
Happy new year friends! Tropical cheers from Ilha Grande, where we’re spending a few days after NYE in Rio. The past few days in Rio were...


Our first 24 hours in South America: kitties and a never ending bus ride (Travel Diaries Day 1)
Oi amigos! It’s real! It’s happened! We’re in South America! Our adventure has officially begun!!! After a smooth 10-hour flight from...


What I’m Packing for 3 Months in South America
Hi friends! The countdown is officially over. Tomorrow, Reid and I are setting off on the adventure of a lifetime: 3 months backpacking...


We're going to South America!
Soon after starting my first job, I discovered something ✨ amazing ✨ : after three years at the company, you could apply for a sabbatical...
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