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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|13 Comments
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Hiking Guide: Cerro Castillo Trek in Patagonia

Guide to the Cerro Castillo Trek: The powerful wind shook my body, snow flurries whipped my face and I used all my concentration to keep my balance as I started to descend from the top of Morro Negro pass, the highest point on the Cerro Castillo trek. I have never felt so inferior to the power of nature as I did climbing this pass. Day three of the Cerro Castillo trek brought some of the most beautiful views I saw in all of Patagonia, but also showed me the power of Mother Nature and humbled me in the process.  [...]

By |2021-02-04T11:55:06+00:00May 26th, 2020|2 Comments
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Hiking Guide: 5 Day Cóndor Circuit Chile

The Incredibly Wild Cóndor Circuit in Chile We slowly trudged through the white volcanic sand, hoping that the top of the hill would finally be the last. Unfortunately, we never received our wish – at least not that day. The Cóndor Circuit revealed endless amounts of beauty but also tested us and pushed us outside our trekking comfort zones. The 5 day trek is a great off the beaten path adventure just south of Santiago. I wanted to explore the nature between Santiago and Pucon because I feel like a lot of people skip this part of Chile. The Cóndor [...]

By |2021-02-04T13:19:38+00:00January 9th, 2020|6 Comments
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6 Reasons You Should Go Traveling with your Mom

Why I loved Traveling with my Mom I have been traveling for the better part of two years now, most of which I would define as “solo traveling.” However, most backpackers understand that you are really never alone. It is the people you meet in each place that define your experience the most. I have seen incredible waterfalls, pristine beaches, and impressive mountains, but it is always the company I share the experience with that leaves the biggest impact. When my mom expressed interest in joining me for a couple weeks in Peru, I was really excited to share this [...]

By |2021-02-04T13:27:58+00:00November 14th, 2019|0 Comments
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