Leah Shoup

In my opinion, Quito should be considered among the most stunning South American capitals. The city is surrounded by green everywhere you look, and the colonial architecture gives Quito a …

If you didn’t know already, September is a pretty important month in Chile, and Chileans like to celebrate big time. Fiestas Patrias (September 18th and 19th) are the main reason …

As the most exciting time of the year approaches (I’m talking about “el dieciocho”, not Christmas), you can feel the vibe in Santiago and throughout all of Chile begin to …

While road trips are an exciting experience, they also have the potential to go wrong (the movie Vacation, anyone?). I had told myself for years that I would take a …

Spending two years in Santiago, Chile left me with quite a few Instagrams of this gorgeous capital in the valley of the Andes mountains. Now that my time in Chile …

BAÑOS, ECUADOR I recently had the opportunity to travel to Baños for the first time, so I can tell you first-hand that this destination is well worth the trip. A …

White Sands National Monument in New Mexico has to be one of the most beautiful places in the United States. However, many people know nothing about it. If you’re planning a …

After deciding to move to Santiago, I knew that my world view was about to change significantly. Also, I felt that I was more prepared for this change than the …

If you ever plan on visiting the ever-so-famous Machu Picchu, you will most likely pass through Cusco. So what is it that makes this city such a typical stop for …

Santiago is frequently cited as one of the best cities in the world to see street art on display. After two years of living here, I can’t say that I disagree. …