Introduction to Uruguay Uruguay is a small South American country located on the Atlantic coast, about 2/3 down the eastern side of the continent. The compact tear-shaped country is wedged between its two much bigger neighbors, Brazil to the north and Argentina on its western and southwestern borders. Officially known as ‘Republica Oriental del Uruguay’, …
11 Interesting Facts about Argentina I’m currently in Argentina, the fifth country on my extensive South American explorations in 2022-2023. I started nearly one year ago in February, 2022, by spending one full month in the fantastic, far-flung Galapagos Islands. After that I explored mainland Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and a bit of Chile, where I …
Incredible Chile–Argentina Andes Border Crossing Fronterizo Los Libertadores Chile and Argentina are two very long countries located in the southern half of South America. They border each other for an astounding 5000 miles / 8000 km, with Argentina on the eastern Atlantic Ocean side of the continent and Chile on the western, Pacific side. The …
The 10 Most Spectacular Natural Places in Chile Chile is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. The country’s natural diversity is so vast that most of the Earth’s climate and vegetation zones are found somewhere in Chile. They range from the driest place on the planet at Atacama Desert in the far north …
Introduction to Valporaiso, Chile Valporaiso is one of Chile’s most popular and important coastal cities. Located just 120 km / 75 miles northeast of the capital, Santiago, Valpo makes an easy weekend getaway for city residents. Valporaiso is famous for its steep hillsides packed with colorful houses, its many amazing panoramic views over the wide …
12 Interesting Facts about Chile Most people know that Chile is located in South America. And many may also know that it’s situated on the lower western side of the continent with a Pacific Coast and that the Andes Mountains run through the country. Some outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers may further know several famous …
The Full Machu Pichu Experience Machu Pichu is a place where the experience of visiting live, in person, cannot be captured in photos, no matter how good the images. The ‘classic’ Machu Pichu photo taken from one of the nearby mountaintops, with the visitor towering way above Machu Pichu, is a perfect example. For one …
15 Interesting Facts about Llamas and Alpacas When I was a young girl of about eight or nine years old I managed to win some sort of contest or drawing. For my prize I was allowed to choose one stuffed animal out of a huge collection of stuffed animals of all sizes, shapes and species. …
13 Things I Love about South America As of late September, 2022, I’ve been traveling around South America for seven months. I kicked off my continental odyssey in the Galapagos for one month, then explored the central Andes region of Ecuador for two months. I then spent five weeks in Colombia followed by three months …
Surviving the Cold Unheated Guesthouses and Hotels of South America Introduction to South America’s unheated hotels and guesthouses When I started traveling through the central Andes Mountain region of Ecuador in late February of this year, I soon discovered, much to my great dismay, that Ecuadorians do not use heat inside any of their houses …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
