Time has flown by! I cannot believe a year has already passed since we bid farewell to Argentina and sailed into Colonia, Uruguay. That moment was bittersweet, as we knew our adventure across South America was truly coming to an end. Since our return to the States and the “real world”, things have been evolving […]
Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is a vast cultural mecca bursting at the seams with things to do and see. One could easily be there a week visiting each of the bustling and diverse neighborhoods and still not get the full experience. Spend a whole day marveling at grand avenues lined with glorious architecture […]
Chile’s capital of Santiago presented us with surprises both good and not so good. Like most large cities Santiago has some higher end neighborhoods juxtaposed with lower-income areas that are just as lovely in their grit and character. We were able to experience both ends of the spectrum while visiting this city a little longer than expected. […]
My apologies, but La Paz was not one of my favorite capital cities visited so far. To me it felt a bit crowded, busy and lacked a bit of personality. Being the positive person that I am and my incessant need to always view the glass as half-full, I was able to seek out some […]
Yes—I did just have to quote Kanye in my title to get my point across about this cool city! The majority of fellow backpackers we met on the road would always scrunch their face when we brought up Lima and they would mention the pollution, the traffic and how overcrowded and loud the city is. […]
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is a mixture of old and new and is quite quaint for such a large city. Strolling through the historic center you will feel as if you have stepped back in time. The city has been beautifully preserved and declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit the neighborhood […]