Mel Bailey

I started documenting the costs of our trips because people have often asked how much it costs to quit your job and travel the world. While that is a very long and dependent answer, I share our costs of traveling. The goals are to shine a light on how affordable

We spent a total of 31 days in Chile and we spent most of that time in Santiago. I cover every expense we spent during the month – accommodation, tours, entertainment, food, and more! I tell family and friends that traveling is often much cheaper than expected. We spent…

When we left our jobs to travel the world for a year, we knew we couldn’t bring ALL of our stuff with us. We were determined to pack light. We’ve approached this trip as an opportunity to live minimally and enjoy the experience – not the stuff…

Often Montevideo, Uruguay is overshadowed by its neighbors Argentina and Brazil. However, it is definitely worth a visit. This little city of 3 million was rated the safest capital city in South America. In this guide, I go through our favorite 8 things to do in Montevideo after we spent a week exploring this chill city.

When most people think of Argentina, they immediately think of Buenos Aires. Although BA is an amazing city, Mendoza has a lot to offer especially for the couples looking for some affordable romance. Between the wine, the steak, and the affordable prices, there is so much romance in Mendoza.

We visited Argentina for a month starting in Mendoza and working our way to Buenos Aires. Of course, we stopped in Argentina’s second-largest city, Cordoba situated perfectly between the two cities. This post contains the top 10 things to do and see in Cordoba, Argentina…

We spent an entire week in São Paulo, Brazil, and got to explore Paulista Avenue. On Sundays, the financial hub turns into a pedestrian’s paradise with food vendors and street performances. While the street is usually full of stand-still traffic…

Montevideo is a great city to visit and spend a couple of days in.  Because it is so close to Buenos Aires, there are several options for making a stop in another South American country. In fact, Montevideo (MVD) is only 126 miles away from Buenos Aires (BA)…