Transit Trekkers

02/04/2016

Remember when we said we were back in the USA? Well April Fools, we're not staying for long! Tonight we take off to the Azores, Portugal for two weeks! Thennnnn we'll be back to stay. Maybe. 😄

01/04/2016

Exactly a year ago today, we left for a year in South America. Today we're back and what a wonderful return it is! Grand Central Terminal, bacon burgers in NYC! What more could you possibly need? With the first sip of Dr. Pepper, we knew we were home. Great to be back in the good ol’ USofA!

29/03/2016

29/03/2016

Our last week in Latin America was filled with old American cars, music, and Che! CUBA pushes the travel limits making you feel simultaneously frustrated and head over heels in love. Our most memorable week of the trip by far!

17/03/2016

The last few days of our year in South America are coming to a bitter-sweet end. To celebrate, we went to the middle of the world and stood on both the northern and southern hemisphere! Who can guess what country is up next?!

10/03/2016

Looking for an adventure town? Baños, Ecuador is three hours outside of Quito and packed with adrenaline pumping activities including a lava-spewing volcano for real thrill seekers! This was our first time seeing lava!

01/03/2016

Leap Day meant we got to spend an extra day at the beautiful Playa Blanca on Isla Barú near Cartagena, Colombia! Now on to Ecuador!

13/01/2016

Bye bye Brazil! We already miss your sunshine, energy, and beautiful beaches. Now Hola Colombia! Off to work on an organic farm for three weeks immersed in some serious Spanish practice and manual labor. Bring it on.

13/01/2016

This selection was taken in La Paz, Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, and Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. Bolivia has the highest number of indigenous people (did not mix with the Spainards as much) in all of South America. La Paz, the administrative capital, sits at 12,000 feet above sea level! We hope our photographs inspire you to day dream about a wondrous new place and take the next step in planning your trip to Bolivia!

01/01/2016

Out of thousands of Peru photos (I think I was a little click happy in our first country), we chose our favorites. This selection was taken along the central coast of Peru (including the cities of Lima, Pisco, Paracas, and Huacachina) as well as Arequipa, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca. Peru is an incredible country filled with a deep and colorful culture, breathtaking landscapes, and proud people. We hope our photographs inspire you to day dream about a wondrous new place and take the next step in planning your trip to Peru!

01/01/2016

Happy New Year from Transit Trekkers! The cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain is a great way to see Rio's unique geography. Our 2016 resolution is to post more pictures of our adventures!

02/12/2015

Hellooo Uruguay! After six months in Argentina and Chile (plus a week in Antarctica!), we've finally made it to a warm sandy beach. We're getting ready for you Brazil.

25/11/2015

Planning a trip? Take a look at our recommended travel debit card and travel credit card, as well as how we track expenses on the road. Let us know if you have other recommendations. Dolla' dolla' bills ya'll!

Best credit card and debit card for travel, plus recommended savings accounts and travel checking accounts for a couple who travels together.

22/11/2015

We're back from the White Continent! And the penguins are even cuter in person! Lots to share with you all including pictures of Antarctica overflowing with ice and snow, how we got this trip last minute, and how much we paid. Here's a sneak peak of the penguin dance.

10/11/2015

Photographers flock to this far-off salty land to capture amazing perspective photos. We can't say we took the best shots at Salar de Uyuni (google it!) but we had an awesome time trying!

Drawing more tourists than anything else in Bolivia, the Bolivian salt flats (Salar de Uyuni) are worth it. Here’s your guide and tips for the trip.

09/11/2015

We're on our way to the 7th continent! Let us know your snail mail address within 24 hours if you want a postcard from...

02/11/2015

Happy Post-Halloween Weekend from Transit Trekkers! Two snow-capped volcanos and spooky street art helped us celebrate in Puerto Varas, Chile.

29/10/2015

We've never been into mountain biking, but this experience totally changed our minds! 11,000 feet of descent was quite a ride! Luckily, there was no uphill on this road...

The World’s Most Dangerous Road in Bolivia naturally spiked our interest. Biking the Death Road in Bolivia was one of the most exhilarating experiences of our trip so far.

26/10/2015

Travel is all about new experiences and boy, this sure was one of them. But what makes the BEST experiences stand out from all the others? The PEOPLE! Thanks Loki Hostel La Paz Bolivia!

We thought we’d try our hand at bartending in La Paz for a couple of weeks in exchange for free accommodation and some free food at the Loki hostel.

19/10/2015

Channeling our inner puma, we left the wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park and Ecocamp Patagonia alive and happy. We traveled to Punta Arenas, the end of world (almost!), and tomorrow we will brave the seas for four days on a boat to Chiloé Island and the Chilean lake region.

11/10/2015

What up Fitz Roy! Patagonia on the Argentina side was beautiful. Now on to the Chilean side!

03/10/2015

It's crazy to think that today marks our six months on the road (ok it was yesterday but who's checking)! It's been an amazing ride so far and we are looking forward to the next six months!

It’s hard to believe we hit our six-month mark! Reflecting on the first half of our trip, we’ve put together a recap of the highlights, things we’ve learned, quick gear update, stuff we take for granted back home, and a general … Continue reading →

25/09/2015

Buses are our go-to form of transportation in South America. They're easy, cheap, and you can look out the window! Here are tips for using local and overnight buses in Peru.

http://transittrekkers.com/peru-transportation-tips/

Here we outline some of our Peru transportation tips for two of our favorite modes of transport - local daytime buses and overnight buses.

25/09/2015

Tonight we enjoyed the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra at Teatro Colón and they were amazing! $15 show in a beautiful, old theater was not a bad idea!

18/09/2015

Peruvian food is so hot right now! Luckily, we got the chance to try it out and we're passing on the info in this quick guide. Next step: Host a Peru-themed dinner party!
http://transittrekkers.com/top-25-food-and-drink-in-peru/

Playing eney-meeny-miny-moe with the Spanish menu in Peru? Here are descriptions for the top 25 food and drink in Peru, as well as eating-in and costs.

17/09/2015

Here comes the red smoke. Vamos Independiente!

14/09/2015

This weekend we attended the Independiente vs Racing fútbol match and loved cheering on the Red Devils! Argentines take their soccer seriously (as everyone should!) and know how to heat things up with a red smoke inferno. We won 3-0!