Salta, Argentina has oodles of charm. Throw in colourful colonial buildings, Inca ruins, out of the ordinary museums and fantastic day trips within the province, and it’s easy to see why the city makes a great weekend break in Argentina….
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11 THINGS TO DO IN QUITO, ECUADOR
I have been going to Ecuador since I was a little girl, not only because it is an amazing country, but it is my mother’s home and therefore, close to my heart. Ecuador is one of the most beautiful countries…
PLANNING A TRIP TO TORRES DEL PAINE PATAGONIA
Patagonia had been on my bucket list from the moment I learned it existed. Acres of unspoiled nature, the famous towers, wild puma, glacial lakes, and herds of Guanaco. The remote location of Torres del Paine makes it difficult to…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE LOST CITY, COLOMBIA
The Lost City, also known as Ciudad Perdida or Teyuna, was first discovered in 1972 by two Spanish explorers searching for hidden treasure. They accidentally stumbled upon the steps leading up to the Lost City and discovered the ruins. The…
10 THINGS NOT TO MISS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro is known as the Wonderful City and attracts more than 1 million foreign tourists every year. Most are interested in its laid-back atmosphere, carnival parties, and endless, gorgeous beaches. The city is the perfect getaway for those…
APRENDO CONTIGO – EDUCATION IN PERUVIAN HOSPITALS
Charities We Love is a monthly series featuring inspirational charities from around the world. At We Are Travel Girls we care about giving back and hope this series will help our readers learn about charities and non profit organizations that…
HOW TO SPEND 24 HOURS IN CUSCO, PERU
Visiting Cusco was an easy decision to make whilst working on my itinerary for Peru this summer. Once the historic capital of the Incan Empire, it is now known as the gateway to the Sacred Valley as many people stop…
5 MUST DO’S FOR SOLO TRAVELERS IN ATACAMA, CHILE
When you are a young solo traveler like me, it may seem complicated to find fun activities to do by yourself. Lucky for all of us, San Pedro de Atacama is a little village in the middle of the northern…
THINGS TO DO IN CUSCO BESIDES MACHU PICCHU
I am a complete travel junky. You name the place and I will go! So, when my friend of two months, invited me to travel with her to Peru, I of course said yes! Our plan was to hike to…
VOLUNTEERING AT SOY CALLEJERITO ANIMAL SHELTER, PERU
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6 BEAUTIFUL SPOTS TO EXPLORE IN PANAMA
A couple of months have flown by since I returned home from my incredible 6-month Panamanian adventure! I completely fell in love with Panama, not only because it’s “off the beaten track,” but also because it has the most stunning…
10 THINGS YOU CAN’T MISS IN LIMA, PERU
When I went to Lima, Peru for my study abroad most people would tell me to not expect too much from Lima. That the real beauty of the country was to be found in other places – Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo….