Arequipa, Peru: The Decompression Stop You Actually Need
After Machu Picchu and four days in the Amazon, we needed to stop moving. Arequipa gave us that. It is […]
South America
South America
Post-season, I need to move. Six months of bartending and my feet want to go somewhere that has nothing to do with a service bar.
Two years ago South America was calling and I answered. I met my boyfriend in Argentina and we made our way through Patagonia, into Chile, across to Uruguay — no timeline, no plan, just hiking our way through lakes and volcanoes and mountain towns we found out about from strangers on ferries.
The next year I knew I had to go back, but for something different. Peru had been pulling at me — the ancient history, Machu Picchu, the Amazon, cities built into the side of mountains. So I went. Still hiking, still figuring it out as I went, just with more ruins and higher altitude.
These are the articles from both trips.
Buenos Aires, Argentina: A City That Surprised Me
I arrived in Buenos Aires in mid-October having done almost no research. My boyfriend at the time had been there
Lima, Peru: A City Worth A Bit More of Your Time
Lima is the first or last stop of most Peru trips and often treated as a logistical necessity — fly
The Amazon, Peru: Four Days at Lago Soledad
I spent weeks researching Amazon lodges before this trip and went down every rabbit hole trying to find the right
Machu Picchu: What the Two-Day Tour Actually Looks Like
You can’t go to Cusco and skip Machu Picchu. I know it’s touristy. I know it’s expensive. I knew both
Cusco, Peru: Altitude, Alpacas, and Eating Our Way Through Everything
Peru had been sitting in the back of my mind for a few years. When I was traveling Argentina and
A Quick Guide to Visiting Montevideo, Uruguay
Getting There from Buenos Aires One of the easiest ways to travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is by ferry.
Getting to Pucón, Chile: Flights, Buses, and Scenic Border Crossings
If you’re planning a trip to Pucón, Chile, one of the country’s most adventure-packed destinations, getting there is part of
Hiking Huerquehue National Park: Lakes, Waterfalls, and an Unexpected Coffee Break
Just outside of Pucón, Chile, lies one of the most stunning places I visited in all of South America: Huerquehue
Two Days in Castro, Chiloé Island: Stilt Houses, Seafood, and Slow Wandering
After falling in love with Puerto Varas, we took a short trip south to Chiloé Island and based ourselves in
Hiking Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales: Lakeside Trails & Volcano Views
If you’re staying in Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt, don’t miss the chance to hike Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales.
Exploring Puerto Varas, Llanquihue & Frutillar: Views, Villages & German Flavors
Puerto Varas, nestled along the shores of Lake Llanquihue, quickly became one of my favorite towns in Chile. With snow-capped
What to Do and Eat in Pucón, Chile: Volcano Views, Local Eats, and Lake Vibes
Pucón is one of those towns that feels built for adventure and comfort all at once. Nestled between the shores
Day Hikes in San Martín de los Andes (And Why We Almost Didn’t Go)
Hiking in San Martín de los Andes was an unexpected surprise — we only found out about it on a
Day Hikes in Bariloche, Argentina (No Car Required)
Overview After the energy of Buenos Aires, we were ready to trade city streets for mountain trails. We spent a
