Art and Culture
A Self-Guided Walking Tour Of The Cultural And Historic City Of Cuenca, Ecuador
When traveling Ecuador, Cuenca — the capital of the Azuay Province in the southern part of the country — features a rich architectural and cultural heritage. In fact, on December 1, 1999, the colonial city was given the nomination of Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Moreover, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unchanged urban…Read more...
Hostel Review: The Point Mancora Beach, Mancora, Peru
Mancora is a sleepy beach town in northern Peru that makes for a perfect stopover in between Lima and Ecuador. Since there’s not too much to do in town, you’re going to want to choose a beachy hostel where you won’t mind spending a lot of time. That hostel is The Point Mancora Beach.Read more...
Tips For Traveling Cusco, Peru, On A Budget
While Peru travel generally isn’t expensive, I was surprised when in Cusco to see how many backpackers didn’t take advantage of free and budget-friendly tips and attractions. To help you make your trip to Cusco as inexpensive as possible, here are some tips.Read more...
Want Good Luck In Bolivia? Buy A Llama Fetus
Yes, you read that right, a llama fetus. Wandering around the Witches’ Market in La Paz, Bolivia, you’ll find many indigenous and magical cures to all your problems. Aphrodisiacs, herbal remedies, and religious paraphernalia line the tables, and you can even visit one of the witch doctors in the area to help yourself and learn…Read more...
Going Local In The Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru
During a trip to Peru, I was lucky enough to take an Urban Adventure Tour in Cusco with Intrepid Travel. Their Sacred Valley Tour takes you to the famous area and allows you to have a very local experience – visiting a market, tasting Chicha beer, trying local village activities, and eating typical foods. In…Read more...
24 Hours in Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina
For hikers and outdoor-enthusiasts, Bariloche in Argentina’s Patagonia region is the perfect destination. With some of the most unique landscapes and picturesque mountains in the country, you’ll never want to leave. If you’re on a tight schedule, however, here is the itinerary I recommend: Hostel: Stay at Periko’s Youth Hostel in the central part of…Read more...
Hostel Review: Hostal Mamatierra, San Pedro, Chile
A brand new hostel in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, Hostal Mamatierra is a clean and spacious hostel that is perfect for backpackers on a budget. Location While not directly in the city center, San Pedro de Atacama is a very small town where everything is in walking distance. It’s attached to the cheapest supermarket in…Read more...
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