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…
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…
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 stressful undertaking, but crossing the Bolivian border from Peru is surprisingly easy to do. The most…
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…
Escapades in Escalante, Utah: Three Incredible Day Hikes
Utah draws in swarms of people year round, and for good reason. With the extensive beauty of the vibrant orange desert landscape that meets various lakes, pine forests, and even…
Kuelap: Discovering the Ancient Fortress of the Chachapoya
We arrived in Chachapoyas around 6:30 in the morning, feeling groggy from a restless night of sleep on the bus. We set out on foot to find our hostel, ready…
6 Things to Do on the Island of Caye Caulker, Belize
Caye Caulker is a little slice of paradise that lies just off the coast of Belize. Here, everything is within walking distance, the seafood is incredible, and the entire island…
Escalante’s Majestic Neon Canyon and Golden Cathedral
Of all the hikes we have done in the U.S., the hike to the Golden Cathedral is one of the top on the list. Trust us when we say it’s…
Within the Cracks and Crevices of Escalante: Dry Fork, Peek-A-Boo, and Spooky Slot Canyons
We awoke as the morning sun began to warm our tent. When it became almost too hot to bear, we stepped outside to begin getting ready for the day ahead.…