South America

The Lima Taxi Scam – And Our Fight Back! 16

27 Sep, 2014 in Peru tagged airports / money / police / stories by Landon

We had just arrived at the Lima airport from Arequipa. We were nearing the end or our 2 weeks in Peru and had taken a flight from Arequipa to Lima since the… Read More »

Our Lost Bag and Taxi Chase in Peru 3

24 Sep, 2014 in Peru tagged nice people / stories by Landon

I have never taken very many taxis in my life and have never left anything in one. I’d certainly never had to chase one before! Well, consider THAT crossed my bucket list now.… Read More »

Landon and Alyssa at San Martin de Los Andes Lake

Enjoying Patagonia in San Martín de Los Andes 3

6 Aug, 2014 in Argentina tagged backpacking / digital nomads / national parks / patagonia by Landon

San Martín de los Andes is the perfect place to enjoy the small town culture of Patagonia in Argentina. It’s a gem tucked away in the Andes, surrounded by green hills… Read More »

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Why Everyone Loves Bariloche

4 Aug, 2014 in Argentina tagged backpacking / digital nomads / patagonia by Landon

Bariloche is a patagonian paradise for every type of traveler, from around the world. It boasts a sparkling lake, beautiful mountains and rivers, tango dancing, loads of souvenirs, exquisite restaurants, and chocolate,… Read More »

A Taste of Argentina in 3 Weeks 13

31 Jul, 2014 in Argentina tagged iguazu falls / reciprocity fee / Travel Itineraries by Landon

Argentina was the 2nd country in our first extended trip ever (4 months!), so we were excited to see what we would discover in this huge country. We went out… Read More »

Perito Moreno Glacier – Close Enough to Touch! 4

29 Jul, 2014 in Argentina tagged backpacking / bucket list / glaciers / national parks / patagonia by Landon

We arrived in Argentina, and were excited to see the Perito Moreno Glacier we’d heard so much about! We got in to El Calafate, a small town in southern Argentina, late… Read More »

The Culture of Drinking Mate, Argentina’s Favorite Pastime 5

22 Jul, 2014 in Argentina tagged food and drinks / stories / traditions by Landon

Yerba Mate is a hot drink of yerba, ground up herbal tea leaves and stems, packed into a gourd and sipped through a metal straw. Everyone in Argentina was crazy about it! It’s not… Read More »

View from the Bottom of an Incredible Waterfall

Iguazú Falls – A Check Off Our Bucket List! 2

20 Jul, 2014 in Argentina tagged bucket list / chasing waterfalls / national parks by Landon

Ever since we saw a picture of some of our friends at Iguazú Falls we have been dying to go to Argentina! We love waterfalls, as most of you know… Read More »

Saving Money with a Homemade Lunch in a Hostel Avocado sandwich, carrots, oranges

6 Tips to Save Money While Traveling 3

28 Jun, 2014 in Saving Money / South America tagged backpacking / budget / money by Landon

It is just as important to save money while traveling as it is to save before you leave. Every dollar you save while you travel is another dollar you’ll have at the… Read More »