Cholitas Wrestling: Fierce Women Take the Ring in La Paz
Vibrant and frilly skirts, sparkling shawls, and long, dark braids whip around the stage, and cheering screams, popcorn, and water fill the air. Tourists and locals gather in the El…
Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive: A Day Trip from Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known worldwide for the grand events, parties, and gambling that happen there non-stop. By way of outdoor activities, the city also serves as a popular hub for…
Calle Jaen in Photos
Picturesque doorways, quaint balconies, cobblestone walkways, intriguing museums, and more lie tucked away on Calle Jaen. This colorful street in La Paz sits up the hill from Plaza Murillo, making…
Argentina to Uruguay: Taking the Ferry from Buenos Aires
Not too many tourists put Uruguay on their list of places to visit in South America. But if you find yourself in Buenos Aires, the ease of taking the ferry…
The Hike to Gocta Waterfall: An Excursion into the Amazon
Water plunges 771 meters (over 2,500 feet) off the top of Gocta Waterfall, making it one of the tallest in the world. We weren’t quite sure what to expect when…
Crossing the Bolivian Border from Peru into La Paz
Having to cross the border between two South American countries can seem like a bit of a stressful undertaking. But crossing the Bolivian border from Peru is surprisingly easy to…
Moonshine Arch: A Quick Desert Hike Near Vernal, Utah
When most people think of arches and classic red rock views, southern Utah is what usually comes to mind. People flock to Arches and Zion National Parks, Moab, Lake Powell,…
6 Things to Do in Lima, Peru
When visiting Peru, most people head to discover the mysteries tucked away in the majestic mountains or get an up-close look of the abundant wildlife and lush landscape of the…
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 we rarely ever felt unsafe, but our most sketchy…