Reviews

Samaipata Staycation at El Pueblito Resort

Sometimes it’s hard for me to admit, out loud, that my new home in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is not the most inspiring place for me to settle down in all of Bolivia. Call me an idealist, but I like to think the place where one considers planting new roots is somewhere that is exciting(…)

Beyond Bryce Canyon: 6 Incredible Hikes You Can’t Miss in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

The Wild West is arguably one of the most fascinating backpacking destinations across the U.S. and if you’re looking for an adventurous place to lace your boots, look no further than Utah—an absolute hiking hotspot. Some of my all-time favorite hiking has been through the state’s unspoiled wilderness and impressive rocky red deserts. The place(…)
Only in Bolivia: The Indigenous and Exotic Achachairú

The first time I ever heard of achachairú was in the back of a tuk-tuk bouncing along Cambodia’s countryside in 2011. My travel companions were in the middle of a serious debate: is achachairú the greatest fruit of all time, or is it not. Actually, there was little to be debated. The two Bolivians clearly(…)
26 Travel Experiences I Am Especially Grateful For

Woohoo! It’s that time of year again to feast on our blessings and appreciate a hearty meal! (Or is it the other way around? :D) Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays because everything about this day just feels so comforting and warm—even when it’s usually well below 20 degrees by now in(…)
10 Positive Things You Can Do on Black Friday Other Than Shop

Is it just me or does Black Friday seem to grow more and more out of control each year? As if pitching tents, camping out on storefronts and fighting one another—all in the name of a good discount—wasn’t bad enough, shopping during this commercial extravaganza has been further encroaching on Thanksgiving Day activities, with stores(…)
7 Razones para Visitar Santa Cruz Cuando Viajés a Bolivia

Cuando me mudé a Santa Cruz de la Sierra, tenía un cierto escepticismo sobre mi nuevo hogar en Bolivia. ¿Dónde estaban los picos imponentes de las montañas de los Andes? ¿Y los paisajes peligrosos que yo esperaba ver de las imágenes de Lonely Planet y National Geographic? Y en serio, ¿de dónde vienen todas estas(…)
7 Reasons NOT to Miss Santa Cruz While Traveling Bolivia

When I first moved to Santa Cruz de la Sierra I was admittedly skeptical of my new home in Bolivia. Where were the towering peaks of the Andes mountains? And the perilous landscapes I came to expect from the images of Lonely Planet and National Geographic? And seriously, where are all of these cows coming(…)
Greetings from Sucre + Instagram Inspiration

A quick look at my visit to Sucre, Bolivia thus far through my Instagram feed. Plus, my top ten favorite inspirational travel and lifestyle Instagrammers for you to check out!