Leah Shoup

Some of my favorite things are a good cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry. So, whenever I visit a new city, one of my first goals is to find the …

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 …