Valparaíso, the “Vale of Paradise,” is a majestic city — built on 40 hills nestled against the Pacific coast, awash in colorful homes and street art. There are so many cool and interesting things to do in Valparaíso. I loved my time here! Just a short drive from Chile’s capital city of Santiago, you’ll find one of the coolest cities in South America. Let’s take a look! Planning your trip to Valparaíso last minute? Top Experiences and Tours in Valparaíso: Go on a street art tour (You’ll see more on a tour than on your own) Go beer trekking (Beer + hiking) Go surfing & sandboarding (Fun day ..read more

This was the biggest travel month I’ve had since we got back from our honeymoon! Shoulder season is always the best season for exploring and research, and March was the perfect time for a trip back to Italy. Let’s take a look at March 2024! Enjoying the view from the Palazzo Vecchio’s Arnolfo Tower!Destinations Visited Prague, Křivoklát, and Beroun, Czech Republic Berlin, Germany Pisa, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Rome, and Tivoli, Italy Siena, Italy, which is NOT in the book — too popular! Other towns in Tuscany are, though!New Free Italy Guide This month I released a brand new ebook: 23 ..read more

The city of Bologna has always been one of my favorite places in Italy. There are so many fun and delicious things to do in Bologna — this city is overflowing with art, architecture, and fabulous food! As the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is perfectly situated between Milan, Venice, and Florence — yet it’s overlooked by most travelers. But it’s absolutely worth making time for Bologna on your trip to Italy. You’ll find just as much culture and history as in other Italian cities, but it’s far less busy than the more popular spots in Italy. Planning your trip to Bologna last minu ..read more

If you’ve explored enough of Santiago, but still need things to do, that’s quite all right — there are plenty of day trips from Santiago! Whether you’re looking for mountains, beaches, vineyards, or natural wonders, you’ll find plenty to explore within a short driving distance of Santiago. Planning your trip to Santiago last minute? Top-Rated Day Trips from Santiago: Visit Valparaiso and Viňa del Mar (My top recommendation!!) Maipo Valley Wine Tour (Fun wine-tasting day) Maipo Canyon and Hot Springs (Great active day trip)   Top-Rated Hotels in Santiago: Hotel Casa Real – Viña Santa Ri ..read more

Santiago, the capital city of Chile and the gateway to all this fabulous country has to offer, will take your breath away as your plane swoops over the Andes mountains.  Santiago doesn’t get a lot of love from travelers in South America — but if you’re looking to explore this city, you’ve got plenty of options! Planning your trip to Santiago last minute? Top Experiences and Tours in Santiago: Cable car to Cerro San Cristobal (A must — book in advance!) Walking tour (See all the popular sites) Visit Valparaiso and Viňa del Mar (Best day trip from Santiago!)   Top-Rated Hotels in San ..read more

Welcome to Puerto Varas, a lakeside city full of adventures, and one of my favorite places in all of Chile! There are so many cool things to do in Puerto Varas — from waterfall-visiting and German town-hopping to kayaking, shopping, and enjoying chic restaurants! My husband and I ended up in Puerto Varas on a bit of a whim — and it ended up being one of the highlights of our Chile Argentina honeymoon! Planning your trip to Puerto Varas last minute? Top Experiences and Tours in Puerto Varas: Visit Petrohué Falls (My #1 recommendation!) Visit other towns on the lakes (Frutillar is my favorite ..read more

Buenos Aires is a city that will enchant you from the moment you arrive. This sprawling South American capital is vibrant and grandiose — it could almost be Paris, I thought. Or Madrid. Or Mexico City. But just wait until you see all the cool things to do in Buenos Aires. Incredible culture, fantastic food, and outstanding value for money — you’re going to have a blast! Planning your trip to Buenos Aires last minute? Buenos Aires tends to book up quickly. Book ahead to avoid disappointment! Top Experiences and Tours in Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour (Most popular tour in ..read more

Welcome to El Chaltén, the trekking capital of Argentina! El Chaltén is a small town on the northern edge of Los Glaciares National Park, surrounded by stunning mountains in every direction. Most people come to El Chaltén to experience the rewarding hike to Laguna de los Tres, with its pristine view of Mount Fitz Roy. There are plenty more outdoorsy things to do in El Chaltén, including rafting trips, ice climbing, and estancia visits. Planning your trip to El Chaltén last minute? El Chaltén is a very small town and tours and hotels book up fast. Book ahead to avoid disappointment! Top Experie ..read more

Welcome to El Calafate, Argentina — home to one of the most famous glaciers on the planet! There are plenty of fun things to do in El Calafate, and with an airport in town, it’s one of the most easily accessible places to visit in Argentine Patagonia. El Calafate is the southern gateway to Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, and boasts some stunningly beautiful landscapes. Planning your trip to El Calafate last minute? El Calafate gets extremely busy in high season (December to March) and the most popular tours and hotels book up fast. Book ahead to avoid disappointment! Top Experiences ..read more

San Pedro de Atacama is a small-town oasis surrounded by one of the driest places on the planet. People come from around the world to experience the Atacama Desert, and there are plenty of fun things to do in San Pedro de Atacama, the gateway to exploring this otherworldly setting. Planning your trip to San Pedro de Atacama last minute? San Pedro is a small town and most popular tours and hotels book up fast. Book ahead to avoid disappointment! Top Experiences and Tours in San Pedro de Atacama: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer (Absolute must!) Puritama Hot Springs (My favorite thing I did ..read more