From tripe soup to fermented agave sap to ant larvae (gross, wtf?) here’s 10 obscure Mexico foods that you’ve probably never heard of! Are you an expert in authentic Mexican food or are you more the Tex-Mex type?
30 Things No One Tells You About Backpacking in South America
We spent 5 months backpacking in South America. Although each of the countries we visited was as unique and different from one another as can be, we did notice a few universal truths about backpacking in South America… things nobody told us about before we left. In no particular order and in various degrees of usefulness, we’ve compiled our observations into this list of 30 things no one tells you about backpacking in South America!
Best Hostels in Colombia: Where to Stay … & Where NOT to Stay!
During our month of backpacking, we slept in a LOT of beds in Colombia, and stayed at at a LOT of different hostels. From cramped party hostels to isolated hilltop retreats, it seemed like no two hostels in Colombia were the same. To make things easier for you, dear reader, we’ve come up with the best list of hostels in Colombia: where to stay, and where NOT to stay!
The 5 Most Instagrammable Places in Peru
Peru is full of picturesque places, from the iconic Machu Picchu to the towering El Misti volcano. Don’t miss out on the 5 most Instagrammed places in Peru!
Casablanca Valley: Budget Friendly Wine Tasting in Valparaiso (Without a Tour)
Valparaiso, Chile sits next to the Casablanca Wine Region. Although most people assume you need a tour to enjoy wine tasting in Valparaiso, you don’t! It’s totally budget-friendly and easy to craft your very own day of wine tasting in Valparaiso (complete with alpacas). Read our how-to guide for details!
What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials
We spent several months researching what to pack for South America before our trip. Well, after 5 months of backpacking through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina, we can safely say that we’ve fully field tested all of our travel gear for South America! This list compiles all of the best travel gear we packed for South America.
