The Toadstools may be somewhat of a roadside attraction, but a short walk to the wild hoodoos through otherworldly desert landscape seems to transport you to another planet. These unique formations sit not far from major attractions in southern Utah,…
In many South American cities, you may see a white Cristo, or Christ, statue perched high up on a hill. Cristo de la Concordia is the second largest statue of Christ in the world and can be found looking over…
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…
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…
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…
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 over social media–…
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…
Slot canyons and washes are our absolute favorite type of hike, and there are plenty of canyons to be explored in and around Glen Canyon Recreation Area. Of course, there are the renowned slots like Antelope Canyon and Buckskin Gulch,…
The Sacred Valley outside of Cusco holds many modern and ancient treasures that make it quite the interesting place to spend time while visiting this area of Peru. The town of Maras and the old Incan agricultural terraces of Moray…