Carnival in Bolivia: Our Celebration Experience
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…
5 Things to do in Montañita, Ecuador
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…
Mirador las Torres: Torres del Paine’s Famous View
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…
A Day in the Botanical Gardens of Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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…
Horseshoe Bend: An Iconic Southwest View
The area around Page, Arizona 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…
Los Frailes Beach: Hiking to the Most Beautiful Beach in Ecuador
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…
Coroico Cascadas: Chasing Waterfalls in Bolivia’s Jungles
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…
Isla de la Plata Tour: A Taste of the Galapagos
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…
Hiking Cathedral Wash to the Colorado River
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…
Maras and Moray: Picturesque Salt Mines and Incan Agricultural Terraces
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…