Category: South America
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My Favorite Beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ranked
My honest ranking of Rio de Janeiro’s beaches after six weeks living in Rio: from Barra da Tijuca and Ipanema to hidden local favorites, and the ones I’d skip.
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Visiting Recife, Brazil: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Know
Since we moved to Recife, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about how to get here, where to fly into, what to do and eat, and what to buy while you’re in Brazil. So I figured I’d put everything in one place! You can also visit my Brazil page to…
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Santiago, Chile Travel Guide: Solo Travel Tips, Neighborhoods & the Andes
I was in Santiago, Chile for two hours before I texted my friends, “we should move here.” After solo backpacking through Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, Santiago instantly felt different: grunge youth hanging in the parks, indigenous and Andean culture woven into daily life, wine festivals you stumble into by accident,…
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Rio de Janeiro as an American: Feeling at Home & Feeling Foreign
What Rio de Janeiro felt like as a Black American: the comfort of blending in, the sting of being heard as a foreigner, and why Brazil isn’t the racial utopia social media promises.
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7-Day Quito, Ecuador Itinerary: Culture, Nature & Food
Plan the perfect 7 days in Quito, Ecuador with this complete travel guide featuring Mitad del Mundo, Mindo, Quilotoa, restaurants, and travel tips.
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Living in Quito, Ecuador: Learning Spanish & Slow Travel
I spent a month living in Quito, Ecuador to study Spanish, build a routine, and see what everyday life actually felt like in the Andes. This Quito travel guide covers the cost of living, Spanish schools, best restaurants, day trips like Mindo and Quilotoa, and whether Ecuador’s capital is worth…
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5 Weeks in Lima, Peru: Neighborhoods, Food & Things to Do
Why Lima deserves more than a layover: five weeks of Spanish classes, the city’s food scene, and easy trips to Huacachina and the Palomino Islands.
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7 Memorable Cafés Around the World
Seven cafes around the world that stuck with me, from a hidden rooftop in Albania and a castle-view perch in Copenhagen to garden cafes in Kampala and Kigali.
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Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro: Travel Guide, Best Beaches & Things to Do
Barra da Tijuca is Rio’s modern, laid-back beach neighborhood. Here’s how to get there, the best beaches, where to eat, things to do, and whether it’s worth the trip.
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Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis: Where to Eat and What to Do in Lagoa
Lagoa da Conceição is the best place to stay in Florianópolis: central, affordable, and chill. Here’s where to eat, what to do, and the Costa da Lagoa hike worth the trip.