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Pacaya Volcano Tour

Pacaya Volcano Tour with Old Town Outfitters Antigua, Guatemala is becoming a popular tourist destination and the perfect place for adventure travelers. There are so many outdoor adventures to be had in Antigua. The impressive volcanoes surrounding Antigua provide endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, climbing and more! We spent over 1 month in Antigua, Guatemala studying Spanish and exploring the incredible town and nature surrounding the city. I chose to partner with Old Town Outfitters - one of the oldest & most adventurous tour operators in the country - to tackle the Pacaya Volcano Hike. I had an epic [...]

By |2023-10-04T19:14:39+00:00October 4th, 2023|2 Comments
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The Ultimate South America Backpacking Checklist

South America Backpacking Checklist - Trekking & Camping I was a novice hiker when I arrived in South America, but I had big goals of completing some epic treks before I left. After reading countless gear review guides, I finally settled on the equipment that I would take with me to South America. In this post I outline my complete South America Backpacking Checklist for trekking, camping and traveling throughout South America.  I spent a year in South America and I completed the 3 day Villarrica Traverse, 4 Day Santa Cruz Trek, 4 day Cerro Castillo Trek, 5 Day Condor [...]

By |2023-03-15T21:13:22+00:00April 6th, 2021|Comments Off on The Ultimate South America Backpacking Checklist
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Map of Patagonia – Argentina and Chile Travel Route

Map of Patagonia - Argentina and Chile I spent over 3 months backpacking through all of Patagonia. I did my very best to explore every inch and experience all the amazing beauty in the region. This map of Patagonia will help you to plan your trip to South America. This was the best trip of my life, and I encourage everyone to visit Patagonia. Check out the Map of Patagonia below for info and photo inspiration. ** This post contains affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I receive a small commission for every purchase made which helps [...]

By |2023-09-13T02:23:48+00:00February 4th, 2021|2 Comments
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Hitchhiking the Carretera Austral: 3-4 Week Guide

    Pumalin Park, Chile   Hitchhiking the Carretera Austral in 3 - 4 weeks Hitchhiking the Carretera Austral was the highlight of my South America adventure!  For almost 4 weeks my partner, Jack, and I stuck our thumbs out on the side of the road and managed to hitchhike over 1,200 kilometers (~800 miles). By the end, we were exhausted, dirty, and craving a good meal, but the views and experiences we had along the way were once in a lifetime.  The Carretera Austral is the most beautiful stretch of road in the world and every single [...]

By |2023-09-13T02:44:06+00:00December 2nd, 2020|9 Comments
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