Travel

I will use this space to post travel guides, blogs, photos, videos, maps, and general advice for any readers out there who wish to see the bigger world and experience different cultures as I have.  Based on my thorough, 10-month backpacking excursion last year, followed by considerable time spent working as a "Destination Expert" for SA Expeditions, selling all-inclusive luxury travel packages to South America's premier destinations, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on South American travel and would therefore like to offer practical advice and information to anyone specifically wanting to visit this beautiful continent.  Depending on your budget and interests, I can provide most anything from logistical advice, hostel recommendations, and CouchSurfing connections, to self-guided city tours, higher-end accommodations, and a list of the very best restaurants, shows, and must-see's practically anywhere in South America.  To any adventurers out there looking to plan a trip to any of the countries in Latin America or Europe that I've personally visited (especially Ecuador, which is totally underrated!), I extend an invitation to please contact me or my former employer, SA Expeditions--the absolute best in the South American travel biz--and we will do our best to answer your questions and make your trip-planning process easier.  And for anyone who just wants to scroll through some sweet travel photos from Machu Picchu or watch a video about the Amazon or Galapagos Islands, I give you the following collection of inspiring material, which I hope will push you to get out and explore this amazing planet.  Buen viaje!

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2/23/18

18 Best Travel Destinations in 2018


31 Affordable Travel Destinations

200 Days -  A Trip Around the World Travel Film

How to Travel the World With Almost No Money! - Ted Talk




2/15/18

Trek The Great Inca Trail from Colombia to Chile!!!

Mexico City and Chiapas



2/8/18
Epic Travel Photos From Ecuador!

Backpacking With A Purpose

WorkAway

CouchSurfing

AMAZING Drone Footage From South America's Wonders

VIDEO: Uyuni Salt Flats in the Rainy Season


1/30/18
Backpacking South America - 13 Countries in 3 Minutes

Motorcycle South America

All You Need Is Ecuador (Superbowl 2015 Ad)

10 Things To Do in Ecuador

Tourism in Ecuador

Ecuador - The Power of Tourism

Ecuador - Country of Orchids

Ecuador - Land of Chocolate

Ecuador - Amazon Rainforest

Galapagos Islands in 4K

Peru Travel Guide

Machu Picchu 101 - National Geographic

Bolivia Travel Guide

Chile Travel Guide

Argentina Travel Guide

Patagonia Travel Guide

Montevideo, Uruguay Travel Guide

Manaus, Brasil Travel Guide

Iguazu Falls Travel Guide

Paraguay Travel Guide

Colombia Travel Guide

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