A year ago we left our home in LA to drive across South America in search of amazing destinations. After crossing into Chile we spent our first week driving through the dry northern desert. Within a few days of non-stop driving our “van fever” set in and we were itching to do some hiking and …
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Cuenca is one of the most charming historical cities in all of Ecuador. Filled with soaring cathedrals, cute colonial streets and well-preserved architecture, Cuenca is often considered the cultural treasure of South America. The most surprising part of Cuenca is that it’s often skipped by international tourists – but it shouldn’t be. The European …
Huacachina is a small desert city in Peru surrounded by sand dunes and some of the driest climate in the world. With a laguna and palm trees in the center of it, this little city is a true desert oasis that is quite the attraction for travelers and backpackers. If you are planning a trip …
Ecuador is often one of the most overlooked South American countries for travelers and backpackers. After leaving Colombia we thought we would zoom through Ecuador too but during our time in Ecuador we kept finding unexpected towns, like Baños, that we loved. Pssss. If you want to check out 15 mind blowing things to do …
From lively cities to diverse landscapes, Colombia has so much to offer for its travelers. In recent years Colombia has become a huge attraction for international visitors. Some come to roam around its colorful colonial towns, some for the incredible hiking in the Andes Mountain range and some to learn more about Colombia’s rich history …
Salento, a small Colombian town surrounded by rolling green hills, is the perfect place to escape busy city life for a few days of fresh air and hiking. After spending 2 months in Medellin that’s exactly what we were itching to do. With a colorful colonial downtown and beautiful lush landscape on the outskirts of …
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Situated along the Caribbean coastline, Cartagena is a lively port town and one of the best tourist destinations in all of Colombia. Cartagena’s colorful colonial downtown mixed with warm, tropical weather make it a much-desired vacation spot for local and international tourists alike. Although Cartagena is quite small compared to its bigger sister cities Bogota …
Mexico’s lush jungle is home to some of the best treasures in the world like the mysterious and alluring underground sinkholes called cenotes. From caves filled with low hanging stalactites to shallow ponds with crystal clear water, cenotes are unique to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula and a must visit for anyone traveling to Mexico. This year …
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After spending 9 months traveling through Central America’s hot jungle in our self-converted campervan that we built just for the trip, we were craving some mountain adventures so immediately upon arriving in Colombia we ventured into El Cocuy National Park for an incredible week of hiking and camping. Colombia’s El Cocuy National Park is one of …
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There are a few places more lush and green in the world than the Costa Rica jungle. After spending 8 months on the road in our custom built van, we decided it was time to take a little break from traveling to treat ourselves to a relaxing stay at the beautiful Costa Rica all-inclusive eco-lodge …
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