Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic destinations in the world, but visiting it doesn’t have to break the bank. We experienced the epic Salkantay Trek and explored Machu Picchu during the low season, so the trails and Aguas Calientes weren’t crowded. Keep in mind that last-minute deals or tickets can be very hard […]
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After Peru, we crossed into Bolivia with surprisingly low expectations. We honestly didn’t know much about the country at all. Our only real goals were visiting the Uyuni salt flats and crossing the Atacama Desert into Chile. That was it. Little did we know that Bolivia would completely flip our trip upside down. We ended
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From Ecuador, we continued our backpacking journey to Peru, one of the main goals of our entire Latin American trip. Big mountains, legendary food, ancient history, and raw adventure. But Peru didn’t exactly welcome us gently. Here’s our Peru backpacking itinerary, told place by place — from surf towns and desert cities to high Andean
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We came with backpacks and no plan.Ecuador gave us volcanoes, altitude, and a new perspective on life. 🇪🇨 Ecuador Travel Guide – Quick Overview Ecuador is one of South America’s most diverse and compact travel destinations, making it perfect for backpackers, hikers, and adventure seekers. This Ecuador backpacking itinerary with carry-on only covers everything from
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In Colombia, Latin America stopped being an ideaand became real. Colombia is located in northwestern South America, bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It’s one of the continent’s most diverse countries, known for its Andean mountains, coffee regions, tropical rainforests, and vibrant cities. In recent years, Colombia has become one of
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2.5 Months in Latin America With Carry-On Only Five countries. Two backpacks.Everything else, we figured out on the way. We spent 2.5 months in Latin America with carry-on only, traveling through five countries with everything we needed on our backs. No checked luggage, no Spanish, no real plan — just curiosity, flexibility, and a lot
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