The Basics We arrived to La Paz via bus from Copacabana on Lake Titicaca. Mini buses gather at Plaza Sucre and leave every 1/2 hour. Tickets are 25B. At one point, we needed to exit the bus and take a ferry across the straight (5B), to then reconnect with our bus after. This process was … Continue reading Bolivia: Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Uyuni, & Amazon
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Foodie Escape in Lima, Peru
The Basics We flew direct from Medellín to Lima with Avianca airlines. We pre-arranged a taxi ride (55 soles) to Miraflores using Transporte Fácil Peru. I messaged them on Facebook and arranged a ride with ease. Taxi prices can run a bit higher, so we preferred to plan ahead. The airport offers 30 minutes of … Continue reading Foodie Escape in Lima, Peru
Nica: Granada or León?
In Nicaragua, there is a friendly competition for which is the most loved city: Granana or León? During our stay, we spent a few days in Granada and did not plan on visiting León. However, a bonus day happened and we made it to León for one epic night of adventures. Whether you visit one … Continue reading Nica: Granada or León?
6 Underrated Asian Eats in Poblado
1. Eden Bistro We came as soon as we found out about this Korean restaurant, since my partner lived in South Korea and pines for their spicy soups, kimchi, and grilled meat. They may not have everything on a traditional Korean menu, but all is forgotten once the bulgogi and samgyupsal are sizzling on the … Continue reading 6 Underrated Asian Eats in Poblado
The Best of Antigua
The Basics Typical arrival is flying in through Guatemala City airport. We got a ride from a friend, but mini shuttles seem to be a good option for rides to Antigua. Keep in mind that traffic is worst in the early morning and late afternoon. If you have the option to book your flight to … Continue reading The Best of Antigua
Camping near Medellín, Colombia
The Basics If you don't have a car, it is simple to catch a bus from Medellín's North Terminal to San Rafael ($19,000 COP each way). These are the same buses that are headed to Guatapé, a pueblo definitely worth visiting during your trip. After passing Guatapé, we asked the driver to drop us off … Continue reading Camping near Medellín, Colombia
Cartagena on a Budget
The Basics We flew direct from Medellín on Viva Colombia. Round trip flight were about $200,000 COP each. If you haven't flown it before, this airline is the Spirit airlines of Colombia, meaning they will charge for every. thing. We did our research and planned to bring one small bag each to avoid a carry-on … Continue reading Cartagena on a Budget
Two Days in Cienfuegos, Cuba
The Basics We arrived to Cienfuegos on the Viazul bus coming from Playa Larga and heading onward to Trinidad. This route can fill up quickly during high season, so we purchased all our tickets at once (from Havana to Santiago de Cuba). We were able to walk from the bus station towards the town center and find a casa … Continue reading Two Days in Cienfuegos, Cuba
Playa Larga: Inside the Natural Beauty of Cuba
The Basics We arrived to Playa Larga using the Viazul route from Havana. This route continues on east towards Trinidad. There is not an actual bus stop at Playa Larga; the bus dropped us off on the main road. When we caught the bus out of here, we stood at the same spot and hoped … Continue reading Playa Larga: Inside the Natural Beauty of Cuba
Travel in Trinidad, Cuba
The Basics We arrived on the bus that runs from Havana through Playa Giron, Cienfuegos and on to Trinidad. Tickets were $26 CUC from Havana to Trinidad. Book early as buses fill up quick! We had to postpone our journey by one day even when we tried to book two days in advance. Taxi collectivos … Continue reading Travel in Trinidad, Cuba