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Marble Caves in Puerto Rio Tranquilo in Chile's Patagonia

If you are in Chile’s Patagonia and would like to take few hours to visit jaw-dropping gorgeous marble caves, then

Road trip from Santiago to Mendoza through Andes

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From Santiago to Mendoza – A Beautiful Road Trip Across the Andes

May 11, 2018May 12, 2018 Julie Cao 4 Comments Argentina, Chile, Road trip in Andes, Santiago to Mendoza, Santiago to Mendoza bus, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the booking/purchase made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the products/service I have used and recommend

The road trip from Santiago to Mendoza is a discovery journey of the best landscape through the world’s longest mountain

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7 Lesser-known Places to Visit in Chile

May 4, 2018May 13, 2018 Julie Cao 0 Comments Carretera Austral, less-known places to visit in Chile, Places to visit in Chile, Puerto Williams

Chile is the slenderest country in the world and is a marvel of outstanding natural wonder, lively metropolises, and beautiful

Carretera Austral(Patagonia, Chile): Places to Visit and Things to do

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Carretera Austral: Places to Visit and Things to do

April 20, 2018May 4, 2018 Julie Cao 0 Comments Carretera Austral, Chile, Chile Chico, Patagonia, South America

This is part two of a comprehensive guide for a road trip on the Carretera Austral. This post focuses on

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How to Travel Through Carretera Austral – the Most Remote Region in Patagonia

April 13, 2018May 6, 2018 Julie Cao 0 Comments Carretera Austral, Chile Chico. Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Coyhaique, Futaleufu, Patagonia Chile, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the booking/purchase made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the products/service I have used and recommend

This is part one of a comprehensive guide for a road trip through Carretera Austral. This post focuses on how

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How to Cross the Border from Peru to Chile

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 Julie Cao 0 Comments border cross, Peru to Chile, Peru to Chile bus, South America travel

Before I crossed this border, I was confused and there were stories online revealing how chaotic Tacna is, but it

Muelle De Las Almas, aka the Bridge of the Souls, is the most beautiful and secluded place in Chiloé Island.

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Muelle De Las Almas: The Most Beautiful Place on Chiloé Island, Chile

March 16, 2018May 4, 2018 Julie Cao 2 Comments Chile, Chiloé Island, Muelle De Las Almas, Patagonia

With its unique wooden churches, pasture lands, penguin colony, breathtaking coastline, and peaceful rural life, Chiloé has provided visitors with

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Explore Ventisquero Colgante: The Hanging Glacier at Queulat National Park

March 10, 2018May 13, 2018 Julie Cao 4 Comments Carretera Austral, Chile, Parque Nacional Queulat, Patagonia, Queulat National Park, South America, Ventisquero Colgante

If you are traveling anywhere between Coyhaique and Puyuhuapi on Carretera Austral, you will surely be visiting the incredible Vestisquero

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Exploring Caral, Peru – The Oldest City in the Americas

March 1, 2018March 9, 2018 Julie Cao 0 Comments Caral, Peru, the Sacred City of Caral, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the booking/purchase made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the products/service I have used and recommend

My last day in South America, I spent a day in Supe Valley and explored the oldest civilization of the

how to cross the border from Chile Chico to Argentina towards El Chalten/El Calafate

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Into No Man’s Land: How to Cross the Border from Chile Chico to El Chalten/El Calafate (Argentina)

January 18, 2018May 13, 2018 Julie Cao 2 Comments Chile Chico, Chile Chico to Argentina, El Calafate, El Chalten, Puerto Rio Tranquilo, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the booking/purchase made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the products/service I have used and recommend

Chile Chico to Los Antiguos Argentina is a remote border crossing post in South America. For all the backpackers who

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Puerto Williams, Chile – The Southernmost City In The World

January 3, 2018April 6, 2018 Julie Cao 4 Comments Chile, Puerto Williams, the southernmost city in the world

Have you been dreaming about visiting the southernmost city in the world? Wonder what it looks like? That was me

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Rafting Through Patagonia in the Beautiful Futaleufu River

November 29, 2017May 13, 2018 Julie Cao 4 Comments Chile, Futaleufu, Futaleufu Chile, Patagonia, Rio Futaleufu, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the booking/purchase made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the products/service I have used and recommend

Futaleufu River is home to the world’s best water rafting spots, with aquamarine waters, the world’s wildest waves, and secluded

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Seven Reasons Why You Should Visit Ecuador

November 23, 2017April 7, 2018 Julie Cao 4 Comments South America, Visit Ecaudor

Ecuador, a country that is famous for Galapagos, is a place that has been taken lightly by travelers. Although it

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10 Tips on Visiting Easter Island

November 15, 2017April 4, 2018 Julie Cao 4 Comments Chile, Easter Island, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the purchase/booking made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the services I used and recommend., Visit Easter Island

If there was one place I always I wanted to visit in South America, it was Easter Island. Four years

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The Beauty of a Spontaneous Trip to Valdivia, Chile

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 Julie Cao 0 Comments Chile, Patagonia, Valdivia

Valdivia is a beautiful city in Chile’s North Patagonia that nobody has mentioned a word about. It does not have

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Pacheco Farmhouse : The Best Place to Stay in Ecuador

November 2, 2017March 30, 2018 Julie Cao 2 Comments Apuela, Pacheco Farmhouse, Places to visit in Ecuador, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the purchase/booking made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the services I used and recommend.

I originally planned to visit Otavalo for Saturday’s market. While searching for hostels online, I accidentally came across Pacheco Farmhouse,

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A Beautiful Day Trip to Cajas National Park

October 18, 2017April 29, 2018 Julie Cao 4 Comments Cajas National Park, Cuenca Ecuador

Arguably the highlight of my Ecuador trip, Cajas National Park has attracted many travelers from Ecuador and around the world.

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Paracas National Reserve: The Most Beautiful Place in Peru

October 12, 2017October 16, 2017 Julie Cao 0 Comments Paracas National Reserve

Paracas National Reserve is one of the most beautiful places I have visited in Peru. There is no denying that

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Nazca Lines: An Adventure in the Southern Peruvian Desert

October 4, 2017May 19, 2018 Julie Cao 6 Comments Nazca Desert, Nazca Lines, Nazca Lines without flying

Last week, I spent a few hours in the southern Peruvian desert viewing the mysterious Nazca Lines without flying. There

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Overnight Border Crossing from Ecuador to Peru

September 27, 2017May 9, 2018 Julie Cao 0 Comments Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador to Peru, Ecuador to Peru border crossing, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the purchase/booking made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the services I used and recommend.

According to the guidebooks, the border crossing from Ecuador to Peru at Aguas Verdes is known to be the worst

The Tatacoa Desert - the second largest desert in Colombia

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An Incredible Experience in the Tatacoa Desert

September 12, 2017March 9, 2018 Julie Cao 2 Comments Colombia, La Cabrera Hotel Boutique, Neiva, tatacoa, Tatacoa Desert, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the purchase/booking made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the services I have used and recommend.

Colombia has many beautiful natural sites: from the beach on the coast, the largest lake and world’s highest beach in

Cali to Ipiales bus: The Most Beautiful Road Trip in Colombia

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From Cali to Ipiales: The Most Beautiful Road Trip in Colombia

September 5, 2017April 6, 2018 Julie Cao 2 Comments Cali to Ipiales, Ipiales, Ipiales Colombia, most beautiful road trip, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the booking/purchase made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the products/service I have used and recommend

If you have been reading my blog for long, you may realize that I am a nature addict. When a

Armenia Colombia - my favorite travel destination

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My Love Affair with Armenia, Colombia

August 29, 2017December 20, 2017 Julie Cao 4 Comments Armenia, Armenia Colombia, Armenia Quindio

It is 8:30 pm on a Thursday night when I catch the first glimpse of Armenia on a bus from

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My Experience at Hotel Casa Deco

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 Julie Cao 11 Comments

Bogota has many affordable hotels with high-end service. After searching on the Internet, I decided to stay at the Hotel

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My First Impression of Bogota, Colombia

July 22, 2017March 9, 2018 Julie Cao 5 Comments Bogota Colombia, capital city of Colombia, Colombia capital, South America travel, This post contains affiliate links and I may receive commissions for the booking/purchase made through this link at no extra cost to you. These are the products/service I have used and recommend

I made it! On July 12, I arrived in Bogota, the capital city of Colombia, as my first city during

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5 Months in South America: Interview with Emily Luxton

June 26, 2014June 5, 2016 Julie Cao 2 Comments Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Dream, Emily Luxton, Mendoza, South America, Spanish, wine

Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia. (Photo cred: Emily Luxton ) Over the past two weeks, I have interviewed Emily Luxton