From the moment I arrived, I knew Oaxaca was a special place. The city’s energy and mine just synched. We were a pair. My eyes constantly shifted to every shade of color, every movement, as if I had an insatiable hunger to take in everything. That love has only grown deeper with each subsequent visit […]
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Ecuador Travel Guide
Ecuador, nestled between Colombia and Peru on the Pacific side of South America, is a gorgeous country. Offering stunning landscapes, the country also boasts delicious food, plentiful mountains, and hospitable people. It’s also home to the bucket-list-worthy Galapagos Islands, one of the country’s main draws and home to rare and iconic wildlife. But there is […]
Manuel Antonio Travel Guide
Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most popular beach towns. Everyone who comes to Costa Rica visits Manuel Antonio — and for good reason. Located on the Pacific Coast, it’s a place where people come to vacation so you’ll find very few cheap options here. Nevertheless, it’s worth a visit because it’s absolutely stunning. […]
18 of the Best Spots in Patagonia
Patagonia is the perfect vacation spot for outdoorsy types, with its many glaciers and tiny, remote villages scattered all throughout. This region is worth taking your time to see and there are tons of amazing spots to visit. Here are 18 of the best natural spots to visit, as chosen by Kristin Addis.
How to Get Around Central America on a Budget
Last Updated: 7/10/23 | July 10th, 2023 Surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Central America is a magical region that is perfect for backpacking. The area is full of rainforests, unexplored Mayan ruins, gorgeous beaches, incredible reefs, cheap prices, delicious food, and welcoming people. It can be difficult arranging transportation throughout the region. In […]
Learning Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Updated: 02/05/2019 | February 5th, 2019 This is a guest post by Abby Tegnelia, a former expat living in Costa Rica. “Pura vida” is a common expression in Costa Rica, roughly translated to “the pure life” in English. Abby’s time in Costa Rica was full of pura vida life experiences. She lived in a one-room […]
Chile Travel Guide
Chile is one of the most slender and longest countries in the world — it’s just 150 miles across at its widest point! From the snow-capped volcanoes of Patagonia and blistering heights of the Andes to world-class wineries and Maoi sculptures of Easter Island, there are a lot of wonderful things to see in Chile. […]
Central America Travel Guide
Surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the slender land bridge of Central America runs from Mexico to South America and is made up of seven countries: Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Political and civil unrest in the 1980s kept most tourists away for decades (people never forget bad news), […]
Argentina Travel Guide
Argentina is one of the most popular countries to visit in South America. Whether you’re backpacking the entire country or just visiting on a short holiday looking to drink wine, eat steak, and do some hiking, Argentina will not disappoint you. I love the place to death. From the relaxed café culture of Buenos Aires […]
San Jose Travel Guide
San José, the capital of Costa Rica, isn’t my favorite spot to visit in the country. I usually tell people just to visit for a couple of days before moving on as there are much better places to visit in the country. That said, there are a few things to keep you busy before you […]
Arenal Travel Guide
Arenal is one of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist destinations. Home to stunning hikes, geothermal springs, a gorgeous lake with picturesque sunsets, caves to explore, and the popular La Fortuna waterfall, this region has seen a massive influx of visitors in recent years. Since this region is so popular, prices tend to be higher compared […]
Is Central America Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 8/24/23 | August 24th, 2023 Central America is where I started my nomadic life. To this day, it remains one of my favorite regions for backpacking. Flanked by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Central America connects Mexico to South America and is made up of seven countries. It can be challenging to get […]