With its tree-lined streets, sunny skies, and some of the best steak and Malbec you can find, it’s hard not to love Mendoza. Even so, we had heard mixed reviews, so we decided to experience it for ourselves. Continue reading Bicycling the Vineyards of Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
If the thought of eating food sold on the sidewalk makes you queasy, you can stop reading now. Fortunately for us, though, we have resilient stomachs and an insatiable curiosity about the snacks vendors whip up on busy corners. Continue reading A Guide to Street Food in Santiago, Chile
Like the rest of Chile, Valparaíso is bursting with creative energy. The vibrant street art on the walls of its narrow, winding streets is mesmerizing; the colonial architecture and quirky cafes only add to its charm. Continue reading The Beautiful Chaos of Valparaíso, Chile
Mmmm, Peruvian food. This vibrant cuisine is really having its moment in the suburb outside San Francisco, California that we call home – and now we understand why. Continue reading The Best Things You’ll Find on Every Peruvian Menu
Mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and valleys… need we say more? Continue reading 15 Photos of Torres del Paine That’ll Make You Want to Go Right Now
Some mornings, you just need a good cup of coffee. OK, that’s most every morning. But in Chile, despite a plethora of cafes, it might be hard to find. At first, this surprised us. Continue reading Chile, What’s Up With Your Coffee?
This blog is all about first-hand experiences – and, sadly, this post is no exception. As we stood in line at the Santiago airport to get our boarding passes to Patagonia, we made a devastating observation: One of our passports was missing. Continue reading How to Not Freak Out When Your Passport Goes Missing
There are three ways to make your way around Patagonia, as far as we can tell: hitchhiking, taking buses and renting a car. We chose our own set of wheels, largely out of convenience. Continue reading Exploring Chilean Patagonia by Car
Eight hours. Sixteen miles. Thirty-two-thousand steps. Countless breathtaking views. That’s what we walked away with after completing the trek to the most famous viewpoint in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park. Continue reading The Epic Trek to Base Las Torres, Patagonia
Video highlights from the driest place on earth. Continue reading Postcard: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
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