South America

The first thing you need to know before going to La Paz is that it’s high. Like, real high!

Having a knowledgeable guide is a big help in understanding the site of the ancient ruins and the Inca civilisation. But now there’s another reason to get a guide on a trip to Machu Picchu.

In nine months of backpacking the continent’s most rural regions, from Patagonia to the wild badlands of Bolivia’s Tupiza, there was no place as crafty in its hippy endeavours as Baños.

Grab your trekking shoes and trail mix, guys. The Inca Trail is open for 2019!

I realized we were all on an adventure together, and even if I had a slight handicap, nothing was going to ruin the spectacular sail through these islands.

You know how everyone’s heading to Peru? Well, here are eight reasons you visit Ecuador instead.

“In Quito, you’re just as likely to stumble across a poetry reading in a micro-brewery as meeting a traditionally dressed Canari woman selling her wares.”

You definitely want to have a good pair of hiking boots for this one.

Patagonia is the land of unforgettable landscapes and brag-worthy hikes. But did you know that the culinary experiences are equally noteworthy?