Aguas Calientes: Exploring Machu Picchu Town
Machu Picchu is enveloped in an air of mystery, making it a bucket-list destination for multiple generations of travelers. [...]
Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Antigua, Guatemala
Coffee and corruption? What have you heard about Central America? It’s easy to let headlines and hearsay shape our [...]
Dining Out Without Breaking the Bank in Cusco, Peru
Cusco is a friendly city for travelers on a budget. Empanadas are a great lunch on the go. Street vendors [...]
Dining Out in Antigua, Guatemala
One of the best ways to experience a culture is through its food. And this doesn’t just mean sampling traditional [...]
Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Cusco, Peru
There is a tendency to exoticize the unknown. Historically, Western powers have been particularly guilty of marginalizing other cultures. Of [...]
Coffee Shops & Cafés in San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s tropical climate and mountainous regions make it the perfect landscape for coffee production. Because their beans are among [...]
Quick Bites on a Budget in Antigua, Guatemala
For many, traveling abroad is all about stepping into the unknown. You aren’t flying all the way to Latin America [...]
Spanish Immersion: Where to Learn Spanish in Latin America
Language is a big part of our stories. It’s deeply intertwined with cultural identity, and it carries a complex [...]
Coffee Shops & Cafés in Cusco, Peru
One of my favorite aspects of living in Cusco is the unique balance it has achieved between tourism and tradition. [...]
How to Pack for Your Gap Year in Latin America
Everyone has baggage. But whether you’re on a first date or flying across the globe, it’s worthwhile to consider what’s [...]