Hiking through Tayrona National Park is unlike anything throughout Medellin or Colombia. We saw monkeys, poisonous frogs, massive crabs, and colorful lizards. It is incredibly humid in this part of Colombia, so be prepared for that. We decided to camp inside the park, which was my best decision all year. Sleeping on a jungle beach…
Colombia isn’t often mentioned when you hear about the best hikes in South America, and many don’t know it’s one of the best places to hike in Latin America. That may just be my opinion, but so be it. I’ll stand by that until the day I die. Colombia is one of the most biodiverse…
The most popular spot to hang out in town is only a 10-minute drive up the road from Minca. Pozo Azul in Minca is famous among travelers and locals for its accessibility, free cost, and excellent swimming area. Colombians flock to this area on the holidays and weekends, as it is perfect for the whole…
When I first heard about Otavalo in Ecuador, it sounded like there weren’t many activities. I love adventure, and if going to a market was the only thing to do, I might have passed. It wasn’t until I looked at hikes around the area that I realized I had to visit this town. The activities…
When visiting Peru, the number one thing on most travelers’ bucket lists is visiting the sacred site of Machu Picchu. It has skyrocketed in popularity, partially because it became one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The most popular trek is the Incan Trail. We decided against doing this trek and instead chose…
Visiting Salento has become a backpacker’s right of passage in Colombia. It is a beautiful small town located 20 minutes from the tallest wax palm trees in the world. These famous trees are located in Cocora Valley and the park also has some great hiking trails. Getting here is a long bus journey from Medellin,…
This was my third time visiting Sedona, but only for a few nights. That’s the amazing thing about Sedona. There’s so much to do here, but you can still have a blast, no matter the length. After our three-hour drive from Tucson, we were looking for a relatively easy hike but wanted something unique. That’s…
I was scrolling through Instagram one day and saw one of the most amazing pictures of a hike in Sedona that I’d never heard of before. It was the Schnebly Hill Windows hike. I knew then that I needed to figure out how to get here as soon as possible, so I did. However, many…
When you think of Patagonia, it’s hard not to imagine the picture of its most famous pristine peaks. Many avid hikers and outdoor enthusiasts dream of one day visiting Chile and Argentina to explore the Patagonia region. One of the most famous hikes in Patagonia is the W Trek. This is the smaller version of…
El Chalten is known as the hiking capital of Argentina, and for a good reason. There are a plethora of hikes to choose from day hikes to multi-day treks. But there’s one hike that stands above them all, and that’s to Fitz Roy. The hike is called Laguna de los Tres and shouldn’t be missed…