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Monte Leon National Park has free penguin watching!

It’s Penguin Time! Monte Leon National Park Argentina

March 19, 2019 Jimmy 2 Comments

High cliffs, tidal pools, sea lions, visiting 60,000 pairs of wild penguins in Patagonia for FREE — we must be…

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Posted in: Argentina, South America Filed under: Beaches, Hiking, Wildlife
Sendero Sierra Nevada hike volcano view in Conguillo National Park

Malalcahuello — More than a Winter Destination

March 8, 2019 Sarah

Jimmy and I are pretty good at stumbling upon amazing places. Maybe we have developed a knack for finding cool…

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Posted in: Chile, South America Filed under: Hiking, National Parks, Scenic Drives
Sunset on Lake Cuyabeno

Cuyabeno — What to Expect in Ecuador’s Amazon

January 20, 2019 Jimmy

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, located at the foot of the Andes in Ecuador’s Amazon, is a place you will dream about…

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Posted in: Ecuador, South America Filed under: Hiking, People & Cultures, Wildlife
Quilotoa Crater - Climax of the Quilotoa Loop hike in Ecuador

The Quilotoa Loop — Maps, Tips and Tales

January 14, 2019 Jimmy 3 Comments

The raw power of the wind demands your respect. Stinging sand and rocks whip your bare legs and face. The…

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Posted in: Ecuador, South America Filed under: Hiking, Lakes, Packing Tips, People & Cultures
Wide views from bottom of Valle de Cocora

Salento, Colombia: Coffee, Palm Trees and Riding in Willies

January 2, 2019 Sarah

Salento is a magical place. Like much of Colombia, it’s a small town nestled in lush, green mountains. But there…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Food, Hiking, National Parks, Scenic Drives
Guane in the distance during our hike of El Camino Real

Guane and Barichara — Finding Beauty Through a Local’s Eyes

December 19, 2018 Sarah

Sometimes a location is added to your bucket list because of its beauty. For example, Glacier National Park, the Sawtooth…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Hiking, People & Cultures
Cabo San Juan at Tayrona National Park

Tayrona: Real Problems Behind Natural Beauty

December 18, 2018 Sarah 19 Comments

While researching countries to visit during our ‘round the world trip, I remember the very first time I read about…

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Posted in: Colombia, South America Filed under: Beaches, Hiking, Jungles, National Parks, Not To Do
Views from the top of Antelope Island

Antelope Island State Park — 5 Things You Must Experience For Yourself

October 28, 2018 Jimmy 13 Comments

Can a full grown man float in less than a foot of water? Yes, he can! But where? Just a…

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Posted in: United States, Utah Filed under: Beaches, Hiking, Islands, Lakes, Wildlife
Stunning Alice Lake in Idaho

Alice Lake — The Best of the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho

October 27, 2018 Sarah 15 Comments

If you’ve read some of our most recent posts, you probably realize how much we loved Idaho. From mountain hikes…

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Posted in: Idaho, United States Filed under: Hiking, Lakes
Welcome to Sawtooth Lake in Idaho!

Sawtooth Lake — A Quintessential Idaho Mountain Hike

October 20, 2018 Sarah 17 Comments

Did you know? Sawtooth Lake is one of the largest glacier-created alpine lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho! We…

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Posted in: Idaho, United States Filed under: Hiking, Lakes

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