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Last fall, during our trip in Asia, Reid and I decided to fly from Hanoi to Taipei for a 48-hour stopover. Yes, it is an incredibly short time to visit the capital of a new country, but the opportunity was too juicy to pass up: cheap flights and 2 days in one of the best places in Asia for food? We were sold. When else would we have the chance to visit Taiwan? Even though it was short, it was absolutely worth it. Those 48 hours turned out to be some of the best of the entire

Before traveling to Vietnam, one of the questions I had was: Is Ha Long Bay worth it? If you search online, you find completely opposite opinions. Some people say it’s not worth it because it’s too touristy, overcrowded, polluted, with dirty water and too many boats. Others say it’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a place that literally takes your breath away. I visited Ha Long Bay last November and, after experiencing it

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 jaw-dropping landscapes in the world. But before you book your flight and pack your bags, there’s something important you should know about the seasons. Unlike what we’re used to in Europe or North America, Peru doesn’t really follow the four classic seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Instead, there are just two: dry season  and rainy

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 may not be… the most comfortable? 😅 And if you’re like me, you’re probably scouring Google to figure out: Are Bolivian buses safe? Which company should I choose? Should I just skip the bus altogether? Before our trip, I was also wondering about the safety of Bolivian buses. We were looking for advice on how to get from Uyuni to Sucre by bus

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 navigable lake in the world. We planned to spend a couple of nights on Isla del Sol , a remote island on the Bolivian side of the lake. According to legend, this is the birthplace of the sun and the first two Incas! Today, around 800 local Aymara families live simple, traditional lives here. Logistically, we did okay: a bus from La Paz and then a

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 Patagonia, also known as Carretera Austral. It winds through some spectacular national parks and reserves, incredible mountain views, hanging glaciers, lakes, tiny charming fishing villages, and much more. You can read the full adventure here . As we learned more about the hikes along the Carretera, we knew we couldn’t just drive past Cerro Ca

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 National Park: the start of the W Trek. This was going to be my first ever multi-day hike. Considering that before going on this trip I had never hiked for more than 6 km, saying that I was nervous is an understatement! On the morning when we were set to leave for Torres del Paine, we realized last minute that my backpack was too small. So I had

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 some of the wildest and most beautiful parts of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. It’s one of the most iconic hikes in South America, and genuinely one of the best experiences of my life. However, planning the W Trek can be pretty overwhelming. I remember when I first started looking into it last year, I didn’t know where to begin. Whi

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 going to cover? In which campsites are we going to stay? And most of all: Are we going to go East to West or West to East?! In this post, I summarized all the information I gathered before and during the trek, detailing the possible itineraries and pros & cons for each. I hope it helps you in your own planning! The W Trek is an 80-km long hik

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...