Favourite Tropical Vacation Spot: Little Corn Island, Nicaragua
Favourite Ruins: Machu Picchu, Peru – As ridiculously expensive as this place is, it is worth every penny.
Favourite Waterfall: Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil – Make sure to visit the falls from both countries, the different viewpoints are worth it.
Favourite City to Visit: It’s almost impossible to chose one, so here’s our top three:
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (especially during Carnival)
- Medellin, Colombia
- Miraflores, Lima, Peru (oddly Peru has three mentions on this list but as a country as a whole, we disliked it)
HONORARY MENTION: Chiang Mai, Thailand – We spent a couple days here on a previous trip and absolutely loved it, which is why we are going to spend a whole month in the city in the Winter of 2016. Stayed tuned for a detailed post.
Favourite Wine Region: Maipu, Argentina
–> Italy is filled with wine as well, but the entire experience in Argentina was something else. Much more so than we found anywhere in Europe. In Croatia we visited a winery advertising “wine tasting” and when we showed up the response was “what do you want?”; you had to pay per glass and when we asked our options, they were bluntly put “red, white, or rose” with not details about the grapes.
Favourite Glacier: Perito Moreno, Patagonia, Argentina
–> Another perspective that is equally beautiful but very different: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland
Favourite Sunset: Máncora, Peru – This town deserves a mention on this list not only for it’s sunsets but its laid back vibe and our awesome beach bungalow
Most Picturesque Beach: Varadero, Cuba
Most Fun Beach: Montanita, Ecuador – it had everything from the best surf to the best parties, beautiful sand and endless beach, along with international food, bars and shops
Favourite (most unique) Landscapes: Iceland – Iceland has an incredibly diverse landscape in a very small area and you will find something new and stunning around every corner (highly recommend renting a car here!)
–> A close second is Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Favourite Foodie Spots:
A top list is necessary in this case:
- Miraflores, Lima, Peru (La Mar – you have to go there)
- Juayua Food Festival, El Salvador (something completely different, tasty and unique)
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico (There’s much more quality to offer here than in resort-covered Cancun: Ceviche Tacos are my first choice, with guac, tacos, burritos and fajitas not far behind)
- Modena, Italy (It’s amazing how many specialties and delicacies originated here, and everyone proudly shows it off)
Cheapest Country: Nicaragua
–> El Salvador might have been cheaper but we didn’t spend long enough there to judge and it has less to offer (it’s REALLY small)
Let us know what else you’d like to here our favourites on in the comments below and we’ll update the list!
