South America
Peru Adventures: Everything You Need To Know About Hiking The Inca Trail
Looking for Inca Trail tips? You definitely don’t want to be unprepared for this trek. Follow these guidelines and you’ll love your hike through history!Read more...
Why Bolivia Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
Before traveling to Bolivia I received mixed opinions on whether the country was a worthwhile destination to add to my itinerary. Because I wanted to find out for myself firsthand, I – thankfully – made sure I did. Now, Bolivia is one of my favorite travel destinations on the planet. Here’s why: It Offers One-Of-A-Kind…Read more...
How To Bike Bolivia’s Death Road (And Survive)
“This is the most dangerous road in the world. Don’t become part of the landscape,” advised Oscar, a biking guide from Vertigo Biking Co. Bolivia. On a sunny Wednesday right outside of La Paz in Bolivia, I found myself adorned from head to toe in cycling gear, standing at the summit of a 40-mile downhill…Read more...
My Most Ridiculous Bus Encounters Backpacking South America
I’ve been skydiving, bungee jumping and paragliding; however, I’d have to say my most adventurous escapades are from my bus rides through South America. The characters, the questionable facilities, the otherworldly landscapes and the feature film-worthy situations made for incredible stories I can laugh about now (although at the time made me want to scream).…Read more...
Ask Jessie: Is South America Safe For Solo Female Travelers?
This question was submitted by a Jessie on a Journey reader Kaitlin from Washington, who is planning a trip from Cuzco, Peru, through Bolivia, and ending in Argentina. Here is my reply: South America is possibly the most popular destination on Jessie on a Journey, and at least a few times every week I get…Read more...
Escape The Snow With The Best Beach Getaways From The Northeast USA
In honor of my Northeastern family and friends and my home of New York City, I wanted to put together a guide to the best beach getaways so you can escape the snow once flights are back up and running. Based on personal experience, a few of my favorites include: 1) Punta Cana I luckily…Read more...
Anacondas, Piranhas And Pink Dolphins, Oh My!: Exploring The Amazon Jungle From Colombia
Ever since the late 90’s, the Amazon jungle has inspired the image of a massive anaconda wrapping its slithering girth around my body from head to toe. In my vivid imagination, it drags me under water before biting my head off with a mouth opening the size of a microwave oven. Cruising down the Amazon…Read more...
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