When we first began planning this amazing year-long honeymoon, we planned to spend 7 months backpacking through South America: starting in Colombia, working our way down through Ecuador and Peru, popping into Bolivia, and spending a month bouncing … [Read more...] about Why we’re leaving South America early
The Best Wine Tour in Mendoza, Argentina: A Day of Wine Tasting with Mendoza Wine Camp
Mendoza, Argentina: this picturesque capital of Argentina wine country is a foodie oasis of grass-fed steak, empanadas, dulce de leche, and wine. So much wine. Going on a Mendoza wine tour in the Lujan de Cuyo wine valley is a must-do activity when … [Read more...] about The Best Wine Tour in Mendoza, Argentina: A Day of Wine Tasting with Mendoza Wine Camp
The Best Specialty & Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru is a top foodie destination, and it's fortunately located in a continent - and a country - known for growing high quality coffee. Google "Best Coffee Shops in Lima" and you'll find a lot of cozy spots where you can get a … [Read more...] about The Best Specialty & Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru
Lima Cooking Class: Making Ceviche & Pisco Sours in Lima, Peru
Ceviche and Pisco Sours: we have Peru to thank for these two iconic South American creations, loved and consumed throughout the world. When they weren’t hauling giant granite boulders up mountains to build Machu Picchu, mastering the concept of … [Read more...] about Lima Cooking Class: Making Ceviche & Pisco Sours in Lima, Peru
The Ultimate Low Maintenance Guide to Makeup & Beauty for Travel
Adventures and makeup don't exactly go together like, say, pb&j. But I refuse to completely abandon my makeup and skincare routine while traveling. Even a long-term backpacker wants to look her best sometimes, especially if it's her honeymoon … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Low Maintenance Guide to Makeup & Beauty for Travel
11 Mind-Blowing Things to Do in Baños, Ecuador (on a budget)
Baños, Ecuador - full name Baños de Agua Santa - was one of our favorite places on our entire 5-month trip to South America. It was our 2nd favorite place overall in Ecuador (nothing beats the Galapagos!) and we would go back again in a … [Read more...] about 11 Mind-Blowing Things to Do in Baños, Ecuador (on a budget)