Two Months Backpacking in Peru: A World Away from Cusco
When anyone ever asks me which are my favorite countries that I’ve lived in during my three years in South America, my response has always …
When anyone ever asks me which are my favorite countries that I’ve lived in during my three years in South America, my response has always …
This ‘money’ question is a real issue when it comes to finding meaningful volunteering. For me personally, I’ve never paid to volunteer. That said, I …
There are a number of places around the globe that just lend themselves towards a road trip. Patagonia is one of them; a place of …
When I’m travelling, I always look out for the more adventurous options. I’ve ridden on the backs of numerous trucks, most memorably almost being crushed …
Snow dappled mountains, carved into glistening ridges by the forces of nature over millennia; lush vines heavily laden with juicy grapes for wine and pisco; …
One of the activities that had been top of my list since arriving in Bolivia was hiking to the Maragua Crater, a strange rock formation …
There’s no better way for preparing for a trip abroad (or merely satisfying your worldly curiosity) than with a good list of reading material. Over …
It’s no secret that I’m deeply in love with my adopted homeland, Chile. It’s fair to say that few South American countries can compete with …
Home to unexplored – and always arresting – countryside, one of the best ways of exploring South America is through wild camping. Whether you’re planning …
For some, hitchhiking is a way of travelling that changes perspectives, allowing you to meet local people and really get underneath the skin of a new …
You’ve set off on your big trip, headed to the top places to visit in South America, but it wasn’t quite what you expected. Everywhere …
I still remember that first meeting quite vividly. I had arrived in Sucre, Bolivia the previous day and decided that throwing myself directly into my …
In a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the …
So, you’ve just arrived in Cusco and are all fired up to visit Machu Picchu. There are a variety of ways to get there, but …
Whether you’re headed to Chile to explore the vast, superlatively beautiful landscapes of Patagonia in the south, going north to the parched, volcanic terrain of …
With its mysterious, stoic moai watching over the island and craterous, seemingly barren landscapes that hint at a turbid, fascinating history, Easter Island** (aka Isla de …
Say the words “northern Chile” and there’s probably only one place that pops into your head: San Pedro de Atacama. Sure, there’s a reason it’s one …
Chile is a country marked by extremes. This is reflected by its great length, which stretches from the Atacama in the north to Tierra del …
Having spent over three years living in Santiago, plus multiple other trips back to Chile where I’ve hitchhiked, road-tripped, and trekked around this country, I …
Home to superlative landscapes rich with glassy lakes, shimmering glaciers, and the granite hulks of the Paine Massif, there’s a reason Torres del Paine National …
With its uniquely long coastline spanning everything from desert to the world’s highest volcano and glacier-carved mountains that end in a scattering of fjords, Chile …
South America has long been one of the most alluring travel destinations, for a good reason. With its unrivaled natural beauty, range of ecosystems, and …
The wild and barren yet beautiful nature of Patagonia has never failed to enchant travelers from all over the world. It is, after all, a …
Built to fend off pirate attacks from the Caribbean Sea, the immense walls of Cartagena, and the city within, are an increasingly popular destination for …