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 Time the Atacama Desert Took the Best of Me
The Atacama desert is the driest desert in the world. Yes, that’s righ, this beautiful landscape has never seen a glimpse of rain. It sits just at the top of the beautiful country of Chile. The park has a quaint town within the desert and is a couple hours away from the closest airport. The altitude is close to 12,000 feet in elevation, which is not at all what I am used to. I was fortunate enough to go on this trip with some friends from my school while we spent the whole semester in Chile.
Abby FeenstraPublished 6 years ago in WanderA Quick Guide to Peru on a Budget
I traveled alone to Peru in October for two weeks. My only requirement was that I not spend more than $1000 and that I see Machu Picchu. I accomplished both and I’ve created a guide to show you how I did it.
Erica BallesterPublished 6 years ago in WanderMachu Picchu by Rail
A few years ago, when I was at university, I was always a little intrigued about the charity adventures they organised to Machu Picchu via the Inca trails. However, horse riding always took over and, along with working and university commitments, I was sadly never able to go. In 2017, I finally had the opportunity to travel around South America for a few months. There was no way I was passing up the opportunity to visit such an incredible place.
Sophia GarnerPublished 6 years ago in WanderBest Places to Visit in Costa Rica on Vacation
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries located in Central America. Through their stunning beaches, interesting landmarks, and amazing volcanoes, this is easily one of the best places to vacation. With so much to do, just a couple of days won't even scratch the surface of what really consists of this great country. Oh, and we couldn't forget about their mouthwatering, delectable foods.
George NekilanPublished 6 years ago in WanderForget Iceland, Go to Cartagena
Caribbean beaches, timeless cobblestone streets, divine food, and an indescribable passion for life, fun, and visitors makes Cartagena an unforgettable trip. I visited for the first time last July with my girlfriend (who grew up there). Here are my impressions, recollections, and recommendations.
Nathan EsmePublished 7 years ago in WanderLet Us Learn: 32 Things My Solo Travels Taught Me
After I graduated high school, I made the decision to take a gap year to travel, gain clarity for my future, and learn more about the world around me. I had never stepped out of my comfort zone to such an extreme before. I was a straight A student, I followed all of the rules, and I was on track to go straight to college on a full tuition scholarship, because that’s the track that society has set in place for high school graduates. Taking a gap year is normal in other countries, but in America it’s rather unconventional, and yet so important. I learned more about myself in four months than I had in four years of high school, and I returned home more changed than I could have ever imagined. As I sat in a coffee shop in Cusco, Peru on my last day in South America, I reflected on all of the people I had met, the times I had been forced into, situations outside of my comfort zone, and what it looked like for me to return home and interact with people whom I hadn’t spoken to in months. I began writing a list of everything I had learned, and everything I wanted to continue learning in the coming months and years.
Aria LevinPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Man Who Never Returned
Into the darkest untamed jungles of Amazon went Percy Fawcett, the man who never returned. The Enigma of Col. Percy Fawcett has fascinated the media and explorers ever since he vanished in the Amazon rain forest some 90 years ago. He was considered the greatest explorer of his day. Like Amelia Earhart a decade later, both leave a lasting legacy of mystery surrounding their disappearances. To first find out what motivated Percy Fawcett to undertake such perilous journeys only to vanish without a trace is to closely identify with the man himself.
Dr. WilliamsPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Train to Pozo del Tigre
It always surprises me just how different people and their lives are when you travel around the world. Every place is different; every group of people live different lives. This brings to mind the time I had cause to travel to Pozo del Tigre. Where is Pozo del Tigre? I hear you ask. Pozo del Tigre, which means ‘Well of the Tiger’, is laughingly described as a village on the rail route from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, travelling south towards Argentina. I say laughingly called a village because there is practically nothing there and if you closed your eyes for three seconds on the train, you would miss it.
Chris RandallPublished 7 years ago in WanderJujuy: A Travel Guide
Jujuy is one of the main destinations in the north of Argentina — a two-hour flight from Buenos Aires (from the domestic airport near the centre of town).
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderCafayate: A Travel Guide
Cafayate is the wine region in the Salta region — the north of Argentina. This is the Calchaqui Valley — at 1700 metres above sea-level this is one of the highest places in the world that is suitable for viticulture.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderSalta: A Travel Guide
Salta is surrounded by mountains on all sides — it’s a beautiful city in a unique location. There are about 1.2 million people living in the province, and about 700,000 living in the city of Salta.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderBahia Solano & Nuqui
If you’re visiting Colombia and you are really looking for an off-the-beaten track experience that most tourists who visit the country don’t get to experience, then you may want to consider visiting Bahia Solano and Nuqui.