south america
Between its wonderous mountain ranges, remote islands and the world's biggest rainforest, your first trip to South America likely won't be your last.
The Expat Life in Medellin, Colombia
You know how the old saying in show business goes: Everybody loves a good comeback. After decades upon decades of what seemed to be ceaseless chaos, Columbia has proudly risen from the ashes of the troubled times. And now, it gleams like a shining example of breaking the vicious cycles of social and political upheaval.
Caitlin EvansPublished 5 years ago in WanderA Journey in Latin America: 5 Things to Always Remember
But planning a journey in Latin America has its own unique set of challenges. Besides the need to learn the basics of the Spanish language, there are many more things you need to know and prepare for before embarking on your journey to this vast continent. This post gives you insights into five important things you should never forget when planning to visit Latin America .
Flora MayerPublished 5 years ago in WanderHow I Learn Spanish
While packing to leave for Buenos Aires, Argentina, I was thinking of all the places I would visit and not be able to talk with the local people, order meals, or ask for directions, because I did not know a single word of Spanish. With a quick trip to my neighborhood bookstore, I found the last Spanish phrasebook on the shelf, and quickly purchased the book for reading on the plane.
Frank RichardsonPublished 5 years ago in WanderRelax Gringo, Have a Peanut
Traveling well requires a shift in perspective. It's necessary to look at our surroundings differently, instead of viewing everything through the fatally flawed lens of "It's Not Like This at Home."
Grant PattersonPublished 5 years ago in WanderPronto Socorro: Sunday Night
You can tell a lot about a place by its emergency rooms. My wife and I were enjoying some much needed time together in paradise when I was reminded of this fact by a visit to the Pronto Socorro in Ubatuba. Ubatuba is a sleepy beach town half-way between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. We'd come up from Sao Paulo in need of a recharge, and all was going well until my wife decided on Saturday night that it was time to go for a walk in the sand, barefoot, at night.
Grant PattersonPublished 5 years ago in WanderThe Good Stuff
"You say so many bad things about Brazil. I'll have to be careful who to introduce you to." -My wife "I'm enjoying your blog. But don't get that last one translated into Portuguese. Ow." -My friend, whose opinion I trust so much I get him to proofread my novels
Grant PattersonPublished 5 years ago in Wander5 Magical Reasons to Visit South America
If you’re trying to plan your next vacation and aren’t sure what to do, consider South America. It’s a gorgeous continent full of history, incredible landscapes, and exciting adventures.
Claire PetersPublished 5 years ago in WanderEvergreen and Grey
Surrounded by irregularly stacked houses made mostly of reddish-orange cinder blocks topped with makeshift roofs, the more affluent areas of Caracas are always reminded that poverty is just a breath away. With creatively wired electricity, these houses, known as ranchos, twinkle like stars, and their orange glow greeted my arrival to Venezuela in 2001. Though it was one of the most beautiful sights I had ever seen, I was too scared to appreciate it at the time.
Evergreen & GreyPublished 5 years ago in WanderWhy Peru Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
As my degree at university came to an end, I was facing one of the biggest decisions of my life—"what next?" I always knew that I wanted to start a successful career as soon as possible but I also had this burning desire to see the world. After a spontaneous decision to visit Spain, and then an upcoming trip around The United States on the horizon, I never even considered Peru until one of my housemates casually mentioned volunteering abroad. That tiny comment sparked an idea which soon became a reality. After a quick Google search of programs abroad, one in Peru caught my eye. I just couldn't get it out of my head. So it was decided, I was going to Peru for two months.
Erin TrenchardPublished 6 years ago in WanderI Had No Option Other Than to Survive Without Oxygen
After several weeks in South America traveling south through the mighty Andes mountains, I arrived in the capital of Bolivia, La Paz. Flushed with the cumulative success of hiking Peru’s Colca Canyon, Salkantay Pass, and Macchu Pichu, I had booked a two day expedition with a fellow backpacker, to climb the country’s fifth highest mountain, Huayna Potosi at 6088m, in the Bolivian Cordillera Real.
Phil ThornettPublished 6 years ago in WanderThe Amazing Views in Peru
The furthest away from home I’ve ever been was when I traveled to Peru. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I went on a school trip with my two best friends and we had the time of our lives.
Deana RitaPublished 6 years ago in WanderPbox64
I’ve arrived in Guayaquil, Ecuador, one week ago, and I’m already feeling very much at home. What brought me here is a combination of coincidences (do really coincidence exist?), events, and choices.
Nina DeianaPublished 6 years ago in Wander