Argentina is iconic for its flavorful and satisfying asado, or BBQ, dishes. These meats, mostly beef along side other varieties, are cooked on a special …
South America
Quechua Culture: Preserving The Peruvian Weaving Tradition
When traveling through Peru, it’s hard not to notice the colorful handicrafts made by locals. Hats, scarves, bags, socks, sweaters and headbands are weaved with …
Breaking Language Barriers: A Date Without Words In Paraty, Brazil
I could hear the music blasting from my hostel dorm, addictive rhythms and beats beckoning me out onto the beach. While I hated going to …
Day Trip From Quito: Masapan, Panama Hats And The Otavalo Market
After spending a day exploring the historic center of Quito, Ecuador, I decided to get out of town for a day and explore the smaller …
Lessons Learned About Brazilian Culture From Visiting
After spending a few weeks traveling through Brazil, visiting various cities, interacting with locals, sampling the local foods, and doing some forro dancing, I’ve made …
Unusual Epicurean Pursuits: Eating My First Pet In Ecuador
The body is sliced down the middle, opened like a thick book, on top of sizzling coals. Tiny hands, still with finger nails, reach into …
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bolivia
While Bolivia has much to offer the curious traveler, it is still one of the lesser-visited South American countries. For this reason, there are many …
Making Connections Through Mate Drinking In Argentina
“Welcome to the party!” greets Javier, opening the door to let me into his apartment. I met Javier on CouchSurfing when posting on the Mendoza, …