PRACTICAL WANDERLUST
If you've ever considered backpacking around South America, then you must be ready to have the time of your life!
This incredible continent is packed with fascinating cultures, delicious cuisines, and breathtaking landscapes - but it's also home to some unexpected surprises.
Latin American food and culture is incredibly different from country to country....
...And it has absolutely nothing to do with Mexican food. You will not find a decent taco, burrito, quesadilla, or even a lone tortilla floating around South America.
But working airbags? Backseat seat belts? They mostly don’t exist in South America. Just find something to hold on to.
Transit is AMAZING. Even the most middle of nowhere towns have public transit.
You don't need to pack a whole roll of TP in your suitcase, but make it a habit to snag a few extra sheets every time you go and stash them in your pocket.
Never get caught without toilet paper!
We brought along a Steri-Pen, which saved us loads of money and cut down on plastic water bottle waste (not to mention sickness)!
In most places, tap water is not drinkable and will make you sick.
Don't act surprised when someone expects payment for a "gift" or photo. Don’t take anything expecting it to be free - this is how many people earn a living!
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PRACTICAL WANDERLUST