Travel guides, itineraries, and experiences across South America, including cities, landscapes, and cultural highlights.
Lima’s Pacific coastline from Miraflores, the starting point for exploring how far 100,000 points can take you in Peru. About This Series Booking your first long-haul award flight can feel intimidating. A weekend getaway is one thing. Crossing an ocean with points is another. This series explores realistic ways to reach destinations around the world…
Five weeks. Five countries. One backpack. One carry-on suitcase and an overstuffed backpack. When I started planning my first solo trip, I knew I wanted to make the most of the opportunity. Rather than spending a week in a single destination, I built an itinerary that took me from the streets of Buenos Aires to…
After writing about every destination in this series, I realized there was one part of the journey I hadn’t written about yet. South America gave me incredible places to explore, but looking back, what stays with me most isn’t just where I went, it’s how those five weeks changed the way I think about traveling….
We’ve already explored the Best Day Trips from Quito. Now, let’s look beyond Ecuador’s capital and discover the regions that deserve a place on your itinerary. For many travelers, Quito is the starting point for exploring Ecuador. Between its historic center, nearby viewpoints, and incredible day trips like Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and Mindo, you could easily…
In my previous post, How I Spent 4 Days in Quito, Ecuador, I shared everything I did while exploring Ecuador’s capital. Now it’s time to look beyond the city and discover the best day trips from Quito, from hiking Cotopaxi to relaxing in Papallacta’s hot springs. Quito is a city I fully intend to return…