Our trips would be nothing without a little room for change and some flexibility. The fact that we could have a longer or shorter stay in one place or change our whole itinerary altogether if we decided was the whole appeal of our South American Journey. This was something we wanted to implement on the North […]
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. […]
Like Galapagos, Easter Island was one of the more expensive destinations we visited during our trip. The airfare, pricey accommodations and costly meals can quickly add up and feel like a punch in the gut to the average backpacker. However, the trip is completely worth every penny as it is one of the most magnificent […]
Take a game of Chutes and Ladders sprinkled with a multitude of colors and use your imagination to get an idea of how dreamy this place seemed to me. The views were picturesque no matter where you looked. The entire city was blanketed with festive hues and incredible street art that was without a doubt […]
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 […]
Coming off our crazy high from Machu Picchu and the Salkantay Trek we knew our next move was to go somewhere to relax. Lake Titicaca was the natural choice and we decided to visit both the Peruvian and Bolivian side of the lake. Our first stop along Titicaca was in Puno, Peru. The city itself […]
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. […]
We took a 2 and a half hour bus ride from Quito to arrive in Baños, the adventure capital of Ecuador. If you’re into extreme sports you can find it all here: rafting, bungee jumping, zip lining, rappelling and more. To get your body ready to work or just to relax your muscles after a […]
A 4 hour bus ride from Medellin brought us to the beautiful city of Manizales where we able to visit more of Manu’s family. Since we had previously toured the coffee triangle with friends I was a little hesitant at first to make the rough trip through the mountains again. I am glad we made […]
Just a short distance from the city of Cartagena is the island of Baru, a pristine beach with rustic cabanas and an incredibly relaxing vibe. Getting to and from the island was a bit complicated as the buses and boats that get you there only go at certain times for the purposes of day trips. […]