We’ll start off by saying that Carnival in Bolivia was like nothing we had imagined. We weren’t really sure what to expect, but it wasn’t quite like the pictures we saw or what we had heard. Between the thousands of…
Montañita has become a superb hub for backpackers and other travelers who are looking for a lively place to spend time on the coast. People flock to this Ecuadorian town for its bustling party scene, but there is more to…
Puerto López is a fishing town that sits on Ecuador’s southern coast. It is considerably quieter than the neighboring town of Montañita and is a convenient place to be to access the sights in Machalilla National Park. You may read…
Enormous granite towers jut upward from a bright teal lake. People travel from all over the world to stand at Mirador las Torres and take in this famous view. If you plan to visit Patagonia, this hike should absolutely be…
Santa Cruz De La Sierra is unlike any other city we visited in Bolivia. The weather is significantly warmer, the elevation is substantially lower, and the culture is a stark contrast from the rest of the country. This city is…
It was Valentine’s Day, and walking through the botanical gardens of Santa Cruz was the perfect way for us to spend it. Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the Amazon Rainforest, and walking around the botanical gardens is…
Updated Sept. 2026 The area around Page and Lake Powell is packed with incredible desert views, and Horseshoe Bend is definitely one of the most iconic. Hiking there is easy, it sits right near town, and it is posted all…
Updated Feb. 2026 Being one of the southernmost cities in the world, Ushuaia is commonly just a brief stop for those embarking to Antarctica. But El Fin del Mundo – or End of the World – has a lot to…
La Paz is a popular place among visitors as it serves as a hub for many when traveling in Bolivia. During our three months in Bolivia, we found ourselves in La Paz often, and we came to love this unique…
Los Frailes Beach is located just outside of Puerto López on Ecuador’s southern coast. It is often said to be the most beautiful beach in the country. Turquoise waters rise and ebb on the crescent-shaped stretch of sand that sits…
We woke up to a heavy rain, but it didn’t deter our mission to find the Coroico Cascadas. At the time of our visit, there was very little certainty on how to find the three waterfalls. We found some information…
Some of the world’s most incredible wildlife thrive on the coasts and isles of Ecuador and in the surrounding waters. Of course, the main attraction is the Galapagos Islands, but there is still plenty to do and see along Ecuador’s…