by Zachary Houtenville | May 8, 2025 | TREK TALKS
Basílica Catherdal found in the main square of Arequipa. I strolled into Arequipa, my first stop in Peru, after a long journey up from San Pedro de Atacama—officially marking the end of my solo travels. Out of all the countries I hit, I probably missed more cool...
by Zachary Houtenville | Apr 30, 2025 | Travel Tales
Salar de Aguas Calientes., the famous red rocks and salt flats area of the San Pedro de Atacama at 4,200 metres. When the idea of solo traveling first came to my head, I wondered a few things. Would I actually like it? Do solo travelers talk to themselves a lot when...
by Zachary Houtenville | Apr 24, 2025 | TREK TALKS
View of Quito from Secret Garden Hostel. Ecuador is a country blessed with some of the most breathtaking landscapes I’ve ever encountered. As soon as you cross the border from Colombia, you’re immediately met with a stunning array of mountain ranges and towering...
by Zachary Houtenville | Jan 14, 2025 | TREK TALKS
La Carbonera Valley in Salento, Colombia. Who goes to Colombia without diving into its coffee culture? I mean, Colombian coffee is practically legendary—I’ve known about it since I was a kid. So naturally, we made our way to Salento, the unofficial coffee capital of...
