Coroico, Bolivia: A City Guide
Coroico is a popular getaway spot for those living in La Paz. And although it is often overlooked by foreigners who mostly only end up here for a short time…
Cerro Uchumachi: Hiking High Above Coroico
There are many adventures to be had directly from Coroico, making this little town a great place to spend some time exploring the jungle. Climbing Uchumachi peak makes for a…
Uyuni City Guide: The Gateway to the Salt Flats
If you find yourself in Uyuni, chances are you’re planning on seeing the incredible salt flats that lie just beyond the town. We’re going to be honest right off the…
Salar de Uyuni: Touring Bolivia’s Deserts
Dry and desolate deserts cover the southwestern corner of Bolivia. At first glance, it may seem like a vast stretch of nothingness. But this area is home to some of…
Finding the Right Salar De Uyuni Tour
Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat and perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Bolivia. With vast and wild landscapes that are completely unique to the area,…
Cuenca, Ecuador: A City Guide
It didn’t take much for us to fall in love with Cuenca. The bustling markets, unique architecture, friendly people, and stunning surrounding mountains made us never want to leave. There…
7 of Our Wildest South America Bus Stories
Many people have asked us if we ever felt threatened or unsafe during our year in South America. The truth is, the only times we ever felt unsafe were on…
7 Things to do in La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is often treated as a layover destination on the way to some of the country’s more popular spots. For us, it was a…
Pumapungo Museum: A Photo Gallery
There are so many museums in Cuenca, Ecuador, and we think the Museo del Banco Central, or Museo Pumapungo, is one definitely worth visiting. This large museum can be found…
Exploring Ecuador’s Cajas National Park
Clouds hung low over the mountains above Cuenca, clinging to the lush vegetation and damp rocks. Our bus wound up the road en route to Guayaquil, but we were prepared…