Bus travel is the most common form of transportation in South America.  Flights in South America can be expensive and a train system is almost nonexistent. As a […]

You’ve probably read about the dangers of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro or the massive crowds that storm the city on the weekend, but don’t let the […]

In August of 2017 I flew into Bogota, Colombia. It was the start of what would become a 2+ year South American adventure. To say I was unprepared […]

Last year I moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in the middle of winter – what would become one of the coldest winters in over 20 years. Now, I’m […]

Buenos Aires is often described as a little piece of Europe at the bottom of South America. This beautiful city has a lot of European architecture with a […]

After waking up from a sensual night of dancing in the Lapa barrio you can’t help but look up and see Christ the Redeemer. He watches over the […]

Google The Galapagos Islands and your page will be bombarded with tour operators selling you 5 – 7 day cruises. You will have luxury cruises alongside budget cruises […]

Salvador, Bahia is not nearly as popular with tourists as Rio but when it comes to Brazil, this is a hot destination… literally. With a Caribbean climate and […]

What’s one of the worst parts of city living? I vote for traffic clogged streets filled with smog producing old cars, loud horns blaring, and grumpy commuters. Unfortunately, […]

When you are traveling halfway around the world to visit a new city, the last thing you want to do is end up in a tacky, tourist trap. […]