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Our South America Travel Expenses

Posted by Kenny – June 19, 2013 – Travel Expenses, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay

Just for you, we have carefully tallied every dollar, sole, peso and boliviano spent during our South American journey. We have listed the average daily cost per person by...

So Much Argentina, So Little Time

Posted by Laura – June 12, 2013 – Argentina

There are a lot of things which come to mind when recalling what it was like to travel in Argentina. Beautiful architecture, tasty wines, grilled meats...

Bohemian Vibes in Valparaíso

Posted by Laura – March 23, 2013 – Chile

Valparaíso, Chile, or Valpo as it is affectionately known, is a seaside city with a unique character unlike any other place we have visited...

It's Complicated

Posted by Laura – March 8, 2013 – Bolivia

It goes without saying that not all travel experiences can be amazing all of the time. As the song goes, "The wheels on the bus go up and down...

Discovering Bolivia's Unique Landscapes

Posted by Laura – February 19, 2013 – Bolivia

In any guidebook describing the highlights of a visit to Bolivia, you will find mention of the Salar de Uyuni - and with good reason...

Lake Titicaca: Homestay on Taquile Island

Posted by Laura – February 1, 2013 – Peru

Never underestimate the power of a personal connection and the impact it can have on your overall experience of a place. While sick in Puno, we befriended a young boy working in our hostel simply by smiling and greeting him each morning by name...

Steam Me Up Scotty - Sick in Peru

Posted by Laura – January 25, 2013 – Peru

Sometimes, every day life steps in and forces you to slow down or even take a few steps backwards. Nothing more so than being sick away from home...

Board Sports in Peru

Posted by Laura – December 20, 2012 – Peru, Video

The little beach town of Huanchaco, Peru was our first stop after leaving the mountains of Ecuador. After our 2am border crossing, we skirted through the northern city of Piura and headed south to Trujillo.

Easter Island - Gallery

Posted by Kenny – December 15, 2012 – Chile, Chile

Here are some photos taken during our week long stay on Easter Island (December 5th - 12th, 2012)...

Our Week on Easter Island

Posted by Laura – December 14, 2012 – Chile

Easter Island, also known as Isla de Pascua in Spanish or Rapa Nui in Polynesian, is the most recent detour from our loosely scheduled itinerary in South America...

Quilotoa Loop Trek

Posted by Laura – November 23, 2012 – Ecuador

One of the best parts about open-ended traveling is that it gives you the option to change your mind regarding the next destination at a moment's notice. After a fantastic week studying Spanish in Quito, Kenny and I planned to leave the capital city for for the relaxing hot springs of Banos, Ecuador...

Galapagos Wildlife - Gallery

Posted by Kenny – October 30, 2012 – Ecuador, Ecuador

Below are a handful of the pictures captured during a recent trip to the Galapagos islands. It is a one-of-a-kind place for...

Viva Los Galapagos!

Posted by Laura – October 23, 2012 – Ecuador

Kenny and I just returned from an unforgettable 12 days in the Galapagos Islands, 8 days aboard ship and 4 solo on the islands of Isabela and Santa Cruz. Though initially we had intended to fly to the islands independently and day trip to nearby sites, we found a last minute deal in Quito aboard the Yate Floreana.

Bienvenido a Ecuador

Posted by Laura – October 19, 2012 – Ecuador

It is official - we have no keys, no cell phone and no permanent address. We've been out of the States now for two and a half weeks and so far are loving every minute. Departing the country went off without a hitch and we were successful in loading our world into two carry-on size backpacks.