Guatapé and Jardin are both popular destinations on Colombian itineraries and can both be reached from the much larger city of Medellin. Depending on your…
Planning any large trip can feel overwhelming, but one of the hardest questions to answer is “How much will this cost?”. If you’ve never traveled…
Many people who come to Ecuador visit with the intention of traveling to the Galápagos Islands. However, there’s so much more to Ecuador and you…
Peru is a very popular country to visit in South America. It’s the place where I saw the most foreign tourists and I think that…
Bolivia was a breath of fresh air after traveling through Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile. Don’t get me wrong. Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile are amazing, but…
After six weeks in Colombia, I headed south to Uruguay where I faced a bit of sticker shock. Compared to many other destinations in South…
One of the best things to do in Mindo is to visit Tarabita and hike to the waterfalls. In this park, you’ll get your choice…
The Otavalo Market is the largest artisan market in South America with seemingly endless blocks of merchants selling everything you can imagine. You’ll find all…
The country of Ecuador gets its name from the equator line, so it feels like you have to go visit the monument when you are…
Cotopaxi National Park is one of the most famous places in Ecuador. So many travelers include a stop at the Cotopaxi Volcano on their trips…
Quito is the capital of Ecuador and a fun city to explore. It’s the city where I saw the most international tourists, but since so…
The last day of the Quilotoa Loop involves hiking from Chugchilan to Quilotoa. The first two days of the trek are training for today. It’s…
The second day of the Quilotoa Loop involves hiking from Isinlivi to Chugchilan. I found it to be a bit harder than day one, but…
The first day of the Quilotoa Loop is a hike from Sigchos to Isinlivi. It’s the shortest of the three days spent hiking on the…