SOUTH AMERICA

After driving around North America in 2015 I decided that it was time to try something new. I grabbed a piece of paper, wrote down 6 countries around the world that I thought were relatively inexpensive, had decent wifi, and most importantly, had warm during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter months. I numbered them 1 to 6, rolled the die, and number 6 came up, it was Ecuador. I booked a one way flight and spent that winter taking busses, boats and hitchhiking through Ecuador and Peru visiting both the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu. A year later I returned with my buddy and our bicycles and we bike toured (and bussed) through Chile, Argentina and Uruguay exploring Patagonia, Ushuaia and more.

North America Map

South America Videos

Bicycle Touring South America

The Galapagos Islands

Running To The Amazon Jungle


South America Highlights

Rolling a Die on Ecuador

Rolling The Die On Ecuador

Published: January 15, 2016

Vilcabamba Hostel Sign

Magic In Vilcabamba

Published: March 16, 2016

Cycling in South America

Cycling Along The Carretera Austral

Published: November 7, 2017


All South America Posts

Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru

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After hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu I was looking forward to heading to the coast, slowing down, enjoying the beach, and catching up on work. Brandy and I…
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Northern Peru

Northern Peru

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I climbed in a Volkswagen van, pulled the door shut, and settled in for the 6 hour ride to Peru. After backpacking South America for 2 months and I finally…
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Vilcabamba

Vilcabamba

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I checked into Hostería Izhcayluma and another traveler greeted me with “Hi, how long are you staying?” “Just two nights”, I said. She replied, “Oh, good luck with that, you’ll…
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Cuenca

Cuenca

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After spending a week exploring the Galápagos Islands with my brother I was back to rolling solo. Tyler caught an early flight out of Guayaquil and I hopped on the…
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Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Islands

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It was a picture perfect day when we landed on San Cristóbal in the Galápagos Islands. Translucent blue water, sea lions lounging in the shade, marine iguanas swimming through the…
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Montañita

Montañita

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After spending several weeks exploring the Andes and the Amazon, it was time to hit the beach. I took a bus to Guayaquil, stayed one night in the metropolis, and…
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The Amazon

The Amazon

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I spent my first 10 days in Ecuador living near 10,000 feet above sea level. I enjoyed the mountains, but it was time to get lower. I made my way…
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Quito Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador

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The sun set over Miami, and when it rose again, I was in Ecuador. Modern travel is fast, efficient, and…unromantic. I would have preferred to earn my entry into South…
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