Ecuador is an underrated travel destination in South America that is continually growing in popularity as it is home to some of the best places to visit in South America. From the incredible Galápagos Islands to the bucket list worthy Amazon Rainforest, there’s plenty of places to visit for a variety of travel preferences. Most would be surprised to hear that Ecuador uses the United States Dollar as currency, but prices are are still quite low, making it a great destination for budget travellers and backpackers. In my opinion, travelling around Ecuador feels much like Costa Rica, but it is far less expensive and less over saturated with tourists! The…
Best Day Trips From Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Chile is a great city to base yourself out of for some of the best day trips in the area. Within an hour drive from the city, you can experience the ocean, snowy mountains, wineries, and lagoons! You cannot beat that! While there are plenty of exciting things to see and do in Santiago, the valleys and towns surrounding the city offer incredible experiences as well. I’ve recommended Santiago, Chile to many travellers who are travelling to South America for their first trip. This is due to the great safety levels, delicious food, and ease of transportation around the area. And to mention, the amazing nearby valleys and mountains!…
Top Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is definitely my favourite place in Colombia due to it’s beauty and diverse range of amazing things to see and do. The waterside city reminds me a lot about Miami, with beautiful beaches and hotels along the peninsula. It is one of the more touristy cities in Colombia, but it is definitely still a low key and underrated place to visit in South America. From the wild water sports, to the history of the colourful Old City, Cartagena certainly has a lot of offer for travellers of all ages. And to me, it felt like the safest place I visited in Colombia! Continue reading to check out some of…
Best Places to Visit on Your First Trip to South America
South America is an incredible destination for backpackers and travellers alike. There are so many incredible places that it can certainly be difficult to choose where to go on your first trip to South America. The continent is one of the top destinations that I recommend for people to visit. It is very affordable, the scenery is incredible, food is great, and the locals are so friendly! I haven’t visited one city in South America that I didn’t like. Each and every place had so much to offer, many of which have me wanting to go back again! Some of my favourite travel memories were sipping wine in Chile, scuba…
