The lively capital of Peru is a city that often gets skipped by travelers. With Peru boasting so many natural wonders, archaeological sites, and otherworldly destinations, it’s understandable. However, there’s a high chance that you’ll be passing through Lima at some point on your Peruvian adventures. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Lima,… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Lima, Peru | 2026
Peru is one of the cradles of civilization, although its historical significance is criminally overlooked. Most are familiar with the World Wonder of Machu Picchu. Not so many are aware that before the Inca conquered Peru, dozens of other Pre-Inca civilizations thrived in the region. From the Chachapoya and Chimu in the north to the… Read More The 21 Best Archaeological Sites and Ruins To Visit in Peru | 2025
One of Patagonia’s best hidden gems is the small village of El Bolson. While the town itself is small, the adventures surrounding it are grand.… Read More A Quick Travel Guide to El Bolson, Argentina
Salta is a guaranteed good time, no matter your taste. It’s a great city for all types of travelers.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Salta, Argentina | The Partying Traveler
Ecuador was a country that really surprised me. My sister had moved there as a Peace Corps volunteer after her graduation. Looking for any excuse to go back to Peru, I decided to fly over and visit her. I was planning on spending at most two weeks in Ecuador before working my way to the… Read More One Month Ecuador Travel Itinerary For Backpackers
Peru’s hiking game is no joke. If you know my love for the mountains and the outdoors, then it should be no surprise that Peru is one of my favorite countries. Peru boasts an insane diversity of epic hikes. On any given day, you can be taking on treks in the Amazon to brutal climbs… Read More 14 of the Most Epic Day Hikes In Peru | Ruins, Mountains, and More
Surprisingly, the first I ever heard of Medellin was not from the tales of Pablo Escobar, but from the golfer Camilo Villegas. His long hair, muscular build, and Latin swagger solidified him as probably my only ever man crush on a golfer. Of course, his contributions to Colombian history weren’t nearly as significant as his… Read More Comuna 13 in Medellin, Colombia | Travel Stories From Lockdown
To say Argentina was exhausting would be an understatement. The people here are crazy. By the time I’m used to going home, most Argentines are just getting ready to hit the boliches. After a week of calm spent in the deserts of Chile, I immediately found myself needing to adjust to an entirely different way… Read More The Best Party Cities in Argentina | The Partying Traveler
Colombia was the first country that I ever visited as a solo traveler. I’ll admit, I was pretty dang nervous. I had never gone on a solo trip before. Even though it was just for two weeks, Colombia isn’t most people’s first choice to take on their first solo trip. Yeah, believe it or not,… Read More The 5 Best Party Cities in Colombia
Man, I cannot say enough good things about Peru. Anyone who knows me or has followed me for some time is probably annoyed by how often I gush about this South American paradise. There is so much to love about this country. Few places in the world have it all, but Peru is about as… Read More The Top 10 Best Things I Did in Peru