Wow. Where do I even begin with San Pedro de Atacama? This remote village in the heart of the desert is one of the most incredible destinations that I have ever traveled to. The natural beauty of this region can feel otherworldly at times, and is almost unfathomably beautiful at times. The small town feels… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
I first visited Cusco’s now world-famous Rainbow Mountain about four years ago. At the time, it had just been recently discovered. Something like that doesn’t stay hidden for long, though. It has easily become Cusco’s most popular day trip, and one that often sets travelers up for disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, I had an… Read More Palccoyo: Complete Guide to Cusco’s Other Rainbow Mountain
Bolivia is a country that I have always had mixed feelings about. One thing that I can say with absolute certainty about Bolivia is that there is no shortage of weird stuff. That makes for plenty of unique activities everywhere you go. From Cholitas wrestling in La Paz to the vast array of otherworldly scenery… Read More The 12 Best Things To Do In Sucre, Bolivia
As a backpacker with a love for all things outdoors, Huaraz was like paradise to me. This region of Peru has mountain ranges that will rival any across the world. Sparkling lagunas, snow-capped summits, multi-day treks, Huaraz had me on my feet chasing views nearly every day of the week. The Cordillera Blanca and Huascaran… Read More Where To Stay in Huaraz, Peru
While I now advocate for traveling solo whenever I can, I have to admit, I was a bit nervous going into South America. It was my first ever solo backpacking trip and I decided to kick it off in the country of cocaine and cartels: Colombia. While decades of improvement and progress have passed since… Read More What’s It Like To Travel Solo In South America?