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Your Travel Guide to Quito

By Robert Schrader on February 23, 2024 in Ecuador, Photos, Quito

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Quito is a city that most travelers—myself very much included—don’t explore to its full potential. Though in my case, this was understandable.When I visited Ecuador, you see, the country was in a period of unprecedented...

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Exploring Cusco Beyond Machu Picchu

By Robert Schrader on February 14, 2024 in Peru, Photos, South America

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Machu Picchu is the most-visited tourist attraction in Peru, and one of the top spots for travelers in all of South America. This fact will surprise no one.What does surprise many travelers, however, is that the...

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Argentina’s Mendoza for Food, Wine & Culture

By Robert Schrader on November 3, 2023 in Argentina, Buenos Aires, Featured, Photos, South America

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At this point, visiting wineries when one travels is so common that it almost isn’t bougey anymore. This wasn’t yet the case back in 2011, which was the first time I visited Argentina’s Mendoza. Back...

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Planning a Trip to the Galapagos Islands

By Robert Schrader on November 21, 2022 in Ecuador, Featured, Photos, South America

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Whether you envision a luxurious Galapagos cruise whose operator curates the highlights of these biodiverse jewels, or a ramshackle, rambling expedition at your own pace—and on your own terms—a trip to the Galapagos Islands can be whatever...

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Planning a Trip to Lima Peru

By Robert Schrader on November 2, 2022 in Featured, Lima, Peru, Photos, South America

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Many large cities in South America have a less-than-golden reputation, among other reasons because they tend not to be safe. Lima, for its part, has very little reputation at all, apart from the fact that...

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Quick Guide to Cartagena Colombia

By Robert Schrader on October 12, 2021 in Colombia, Featured, Photos, South America

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For many people, Cartagena, Colombia first appeared on the radar at the 2012 Summit of the Americas, when the rightful 45th President of the United States made headlines for dancing and drinking at a local bar...

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Your FAQ Guide to Colombia Travel

By Robert Schrader on May 7, 2021 in Bogota, Colombia, Featured, Medellin, Photos, South America

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Many travelers have emailed me in recent weeks, curious about whether it will be possible to visit Colombia in 2021. I’ve responded to them individually, but I’m writing this post today for all of the...

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Drinking Coffee Around the World

By Robert Schrader on March 13, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Featured, Photos, South America, Thailand

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I think I’ve lost count of how many coffee tours I’ve taken while traveling abroad. In spite of this, they never stop being more enjoyable—and not just because I’m a card-carrying caffeine addict.Indeed, I not...

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader is a travel writer and photographer who’s been roaming the world independently since 2005, writing for publications such as “CNNGo” and “Shanghaiist” along the way. His blog, Leave Your Daily Hell, provides a mix of travel advice, destination guides and personal essays covering the more esoteric aspects of life as a traveler.

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Your Travel Guide to Quito

Exploring Cusco Beyond Machu Picchu

Argentina’s Mendoza for Food, Wine & Culture

Planning a Trip to the Galapagos Islands

Planning a Trip to Lima Peru

Quick Guide to Cartagena Colombia

Your FAQ Guide to Colombia Travel

Drinking Coffee Around the World

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