Sweet as Sucre: My Short Stop in Bolivia’s Constitutional Capital

While most travelers only see La Paz, and Uyuni in Bolivia, I settled on Sucre as my fourth and final Bolivian destination.

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12 Harsh Truths about Being an Awkward American Girl in Rio de Janeiro

The struggle is real for an awkward American girl in one of Latin America’s sexiest cities.

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My Favorite Places to Stay Under $100 a Night: Best Hotels and Hostels in South America

From under $10 and up to $100, all of these best hotels and hostels in South America share one thing in common: VALUE.

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A Visit to the Valley of the Moon: Valle de la Luna, Chile

While San Pedro de Atacama wasn’t really my cup of tea, the Valle de la Luna (also known as the Valley of the Moon) was absolutely breathtaking. Literally.

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My Horse Riding Accident in Middle-of-Nowhere Bolivia

My long-time horse riding DREAM was about to turn from slightly uncomfortable into an absolute nightmare.

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Reveillon: Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro

While you’ve got a month before you need to SERIOUSLY consider your New Year’s Eve plans, some of you might already be getting a jump on things… not that I plan my NYE plans like…

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Savoring Salta Argentina

After a stressful escape from San Pedro de Atacama, Salta Argentina was just what Lavi and I needed. A few nights in Salta, with its sweeping views and charming old streets, passed too quickly and…

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16 Realizations about Rio de Janeiro: Life as an Expat

After a little over a year in Rio de Janeiro as an expat, here are my top realizations about the city that I wouldn’t have picked up on as a tourist. Some are silly, some are…

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Necessary Details: A La Paz Bolivia Guide

This guide to La Paz Bolivia provides all the information I didn’t have (and some I did) before going to Bolivia’s best known “big” city.

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Struggling to Commemorate in La Paz Cemetery

How do you properly commemorate the most important person to shape your life, especially when you are so far away?

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