South America
Explore the countries of South America. The history, the food, the people, the experiences. Find travel tips, itineraries and stories from my South American wanderings.
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Machu Picchu Blew my Fucking Mind
Just shy of 600 years ago, a small plateau high in the Andes became the site for the Inca Empire’s greatest city. Mysteriously abandoned only 100 years later, Spanish invaders never found Machu…
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Wandering Cusco: Capital of the Incan Empire
Located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, Cusco has incredible history, unique architecture, seriously cool vibes, and is the jumping-off point for your Machu Picchu adventures. It is designated the cultural capital…
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Green Turtle Nesting on the Beach in Tortuguero
You won’t find fancy beaches, swimming, mountains or fancy restaurants in Tortuguero, but you will be able to witness something magical. Tortuguero can be translated as Land of Turtles and gives its name to…
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Arenal Volcano & Wandering La Fortuna
Located in the northern part of Costa Rica, La Fortuna is considered the adventure capital of Costa Rica. You can go rappelling down waterfalls and narrow canyons in the jungle. Go white water…
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Ziplining & More
Monteverde is in the northwest of the country in the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range and is home to farmers, artists, coffee roasters, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts and the famous Cloud Forest. You’ll find…
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My Experiences Flying During COVID
I moved from California to Michigan in February 2020, a months after the president heard about COVID but a month before the country shut down. With a sick dad, I found myself flying…
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Coca Tea: Be Cool Man, It’s Not Cocaine
The thought of being able to drink coca tea, the tea made from the same plant as cocaine, at any cafe, corner store or restaurant peaks my druggy interest. And it sounds like…
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Lima, Peru: Spend More Time Here Than You Think
I arrived in Lima not knowing what to expect, using it as a stopping point on my way to Machu Picchu. After wandering for a little more than 36 hours in Lima, the…
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Things to See and Do in Bogota, Colombia
While Colombia’s cities, landscape, history and culture are definitely diverse, everything seems to exude out from Bogota. Founded in 1538, the vast capital and largest city in Colombia, with over 8 million people,…
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Cartagena, Colombia: the Caribbean Walled City
Old Town Cartagena is a Colombian town full of vibrant squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings wherever you go. A short 90-minute flight from Bogota, it’s a great escape from the crowded,…
