South America

Two Weeks Backpacking Peru! From Lima to Cusco

In May 2019, my two friends and I traveled to Peru for two weeks. Our route for our time there began in Lima and moved in a U-shape to Cusco, stopping at locations including Paracas, Huacachina...

The Money Stuff in Argentina for Travellers

While in most country you can withdraw quite easily cash, it is not the same story in Argentina. We had with us some Euros cash and without thinking about anything, started exchanging it for...

The 5 Best Vegan Eats in Rio de Janeiro

When I went to Brazil earlier this year, I really didn't expect much culinary variety as a vegan. I thought it'd be mostly rice and beans (which I wouldn't have hated, to be honest) and a lot of...

15 Things I'd Rather Do Than Attend Carnival in Brazil

OLINDA, BRAZIL (March 3, 2019) It’s official. Not everyone loves a parade. As I walked through the streets of the quaint Brazilian city of Olinda during its historic, annual carnival, I began to...

3 Most Stunning Beaches in Rio de Janeiro State

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its lively beaches. Copacabana and Ipanema are two of the world's most sought after beaches. Don't get us wrong, their energetic atmosphere is contagious. But what...