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…
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…
Argentina to Uruguay: Taking the Ferry from Buenos Aires
Not many people 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 to…
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…
A Guide to Chachapoyas: The Ins and Outs of the City
Stunning waterfalls, ancient ruins, and tasty foods are just a few reasons to visit Chachapoyas and its surrounding areas. The mid-sized city is located in the Amazonas region of Peru…
10 Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is Argentina’s largest city, leaving no shortage of things to do in this bustling hot-spot. The capitol is jam-packed with incredible food spots, entertaining events, colorful neighborhoods, green…
La Boca: Buenos Aires’ Vibrant Neighborhood
Buenos Aires is composed of numerous barrios, or neighborhoods, each with their own unique vibe. This made it a lot of fun to extensively explore the city to see what…
7 Things to Do in Puerto Iguazú
After three long days of bus travel, we hopped off in Puerto Iguazú excited to be exploring the jungle for Lia’s birthday. The great Iguazú Falls draw people from all…
Visiting Iguazú Falls Without a Tour: The Argentinian Side
Massive, powerful, and incredibly impressive. Iguazú Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder that draws in over a million visitors annually, so our expectations for our visit were pretty high. Let…