I spent 10 weeks backpacking through South America. Here are the 4 places I'd visit again in a heartbeat.

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The author in Puerto Natales, Chile.
My partner and I spent 10 weeks backpacking around South America.

Isabel Vasquez Larson

I've spent years living far from my older brother. A 4-day trek in South America put me in the lead for once.

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Brother and sister wearing sweaters.
Sinead Mulhern's brother joined her on a trek in South America.

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A trip to Colombia in my 20s turned into 8 years freelancing in South America. Here's what I'd do differently.

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A woman posing next to a tree in South America.
A trip to Colombia inspired Sinead Mulhern to go freelance.

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After living in South America for 7 years, there's just one region I always recommend to first-time visitors

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The writer hiking up a volcano in Ecuador.
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Kirstynn Joseph

I visited Colombia for the first time with my partner. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 4 things.

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A street in Cartagena, Colombia.
I loved exploring Colombia, but there are several things I wish I'd known when planning my itinerary.

Jennifer Adams

I stopped making New Year's resolutions. I take a trip first — then reset my life in February.

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Sinead Mulhern hiking el altar.
Instead of setting New Year's resolutions in January, Sinead Mulhern starts each year with a trip.

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I spent 10 weeks backpacking through South America. Here are the 4 places I'd visit again in a heartbeat.

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The author in Puerto Natales, Chile.
I enjoyed hiking around Torres del Paine National Park.

Isabel Vasquez Larson

My family has been vacationing in Punta del Este for decades. It's a hidden gem in South America.

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Punta del Este's beach, aerial view, drone point of view, sand and ocean, Uruguay. Image taken outdoors, daylight, in summer.

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This stunning South American city probably isn't on your travel bucket list — but it should be

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Colorful buildings on a hill, with trees at the top.
After a recent trip, I think Valparaíso, Chile, is one of the best cities to visit in South America.

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At 26, I set off on a yearlong adventure to South America. It's been 6 years, and I have no plans to leave.

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Woman in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Sinead Mulhern is happier after relocating to Cuenca, Ecuador.

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