Puerto López: A Guide to Ecuador’s Quiet Fishing Town
Puerto López is a fishing town that sits on Ecuador’s southern coast. It is considerably quieter than the neighboring town of Montañita and is a convenient place to be to…
Santa Cruz De La Sierra: A City Guide
Santa Cruz De La Sierra is unlike any other city we visited in Bolivia. The weather is significantly warmer, the elevation is substantially lower, and the culture is a stark…
Ushuaia, Argentina: A City Guide
Being one of the southernmost cities in the world, Ushuaia is commonly just a brief stop for those embarking to Antarctica. But El Fin del Mundo – or End of…
La Paz City Guide: Know Before You Go
La Paz is a popular place among visitors as it serves as a hub for many when traveling in Bolivia. During our three months in Bolivia, we found ourselves in…
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…
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…
Cusco City Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Cusco has long been one of the the most popular cities to visit in Peru. Being the heart of the Incan empire, a hub during colonial times, and a center…
A Colonia del Sacramento City Guide
A quick boat ride across the Rio de la Plata brought us from the busy scene of Buenos Aires to the more laid back cobblestone streets of Colonia del Sacramento.…
The Grand Canyon: Visiting the North Rim
Summer is around the corner and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon will soon open up. As soon as the snow melts enough and the road into the park…
Getting a Bolivian Visa for US Citizens: List of Requirements
Updated September 2024 **Update: As of February 2021, the visa requirement for U.S. Citizens has been reinstated. Tourists are granted a maximum stay by the immigration officer generally for 30…