I thought I was clever for paying homage to Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera in the title of one of my recent posts. Shortly after, I realized I was not the only one using that headline and I was in fact, not that clever. I picked up another of Garcia Marquez’s… Read More The Quarantine Qhronicles: 14 Days of Solitude
Is it still possible to fly home? If yes, do it as soon as possible. Like now. I’m serious. For about a week before I actually ended up flying home, it was like a game of Will I? Won’t I? I was so indecisive that I was driving myself crazy. I kept weighing my options without… Read More What To Do For Travelers Stranded Abroad During Coronavirus Lockdown
As I unfortunately predicted in Week 3, there would be no Patagonia Chronicles Week 4. Not anytime soon, anyway. The proverbial shit has proverbially struck the proverbial fan. In the span of a week, I have gone from the wild and jaw-dropping landscapes of Patagonia to my couch. For now, I am quarantining at home,… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles: Interlude
Bariloche, located at the northern edge of Patagonia, is one of Argentina and South America’s top travel destinations. This beautiful town situated on the shores of several different lakes and surrounded by mountains is a nature-lover’s dream. The area feels like a dream, an oasis in the otherwise desolate Patagonian steppe. Bariloche has a perfect… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Bariloche, Argentina
Where does one even begin with La Paz? Bolivia’s largest city might be one of the most unique cities that I have ever visited. Seriously, this city is weird. I say that with the intention of it being as big of a compliment as possible. I’m not talking artificially weird like Portland or Austin where… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to La Paz, Bolivia
Arequipa is one of my favorite cities in South America. The beauty of the colonial center is rivaled only by three volcanoes towering over the city in the background. While quickly becoming more and more popular among travelers, Arequipa is still a bit of a hidden gem among international travelers. Backpackers quickly find themselves falling… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Arequipa, Peru | The Partying Traveler
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The land down under offers exquisite beauty and hundreds of places to visit. With its surreal nature and one-of-a-kind places, Australia is among the top destinations each year.… Read More The Top Places to Visit in Australia
Sometimes, when you go with the flow, you just end up wherever the waves take you. Despite Sucre being nowhere on my radar when it came to Christmas plans, I ended up here through a series of happy accidents and good people. I arrived in the sleepy town of Sucre having only booked two nights.… Read More A Guide to Spending Christmas in Sucre, Bolivia
If you have decided to go backpacking in Australia, there is not much we can add. This is going to be one of the best experiences of your life, but yet you need to plan everything in detail. Although we all dream to just leave for Australia and see how it goes, organizing your trip… Read More The Ultimate Travel Guide for Backpacking Australia