Traveling to South America? Why knowing Spanish in the Following Three...
Learning a language is a huge endeavor. After three months of living in South America, I admit, I am just tipping the iceberg between knowing enough to “get around” and feeling comfortable enough to...
View ArticleTop Four Must-See Places in South America
With a myriad of languages, history, culture, and containing some of the top wonders of the world, traveling around in South America can be overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you see? What do...
View ArticleIllnesses and When To See a Doctor In South America
Getting sick while traveling in South America can be a real drag. The food, especially in remote places of Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador can be served under extremely poor and unsanitary conditions. If you...
View ArticleMy Experience Volunteering in Ecuador
I knew it was going to be a bad day when I vomited in the bushes. I had been in Quito, Ecuador for 48 hours, and altitude sickness was plaguing every fiber of my body. Of course I decided I couldn’t...
View ArticleThree Must-Reads for Woman Traveling through South America
If you are planning a solo backpacking trip through South America on the cheap you can expect one thing: extremely long bus rides. South America is a huge continent and if you have made the decision to...
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