Hello! I am starting to think about where I might be next year.
I have always wanted to go to South America, and I think this might be the year!
I love - nature and history. I love being out in nature, whether that's surfing, camping in the mountains, or walking on glaciers. I love to just feel lost in the vastness of the beauty of the world. Like, I would love to backpack in Patagonia or up to Machu Picchu. I also really like to learn about the culture and history of where I am. I think it's part of being a responsible visitor to a place; taking the time and energy to learn about the history and culture of the people and country who are hosting me. And I love to learn about a way of life that's not mine.
Don't really care for - partying or drinking. But! I do want to meet people.
I have done a very fast paced DN so far, the longest I've stayed in a city is about 1 month. Mostly, I was packing up and getting on a plane every week or so. I'm thinking of switching that up next year, maybe spend a month in a place before moving to the next.
I am also fairly confident as a traveler - been to over 30 countries, lived in 4 different countries (not DNing). But I also want to be mindful and cautious about the places I put myself in.
Oh I also speak Spanish. Where would you recommend?
Thank you so much!
-EDIT- I initially was going to buy a car in Mexico, and just drive it straight down until I got to the tippy tip of Patagonia. I decided that probably isn't safe to do, now that I'm going to be traveling alone. Hence why I'm looking for new ideas and suggestions!
Go to Cusco, it's a delightful town
It's delightful, but the Internet is atrocious as it is in most of Peru. Not good for DN
Oh no, really?? I've struggled with internet a few different places (Guatemala and slovenia), and it was so stressful because I do video calls for a living. I'd love to visit peru, but definitely need to consider this, thank you!
Yes for real. Video not even possible in some locations. You're welcome friend I hope you find the most awesome balance of internet to nature possible!
Thank you, I hope I will too! Patagonia is looking pretty high up there
I just spent all of October in Cusco and had no internet issues. I stayed in an Airbnb that posted their internet speeds. Cool city, easy to meet people, and Machu Picchu exceeds the hype. Dm me if you want the specific abb.
Wonderful! Great to hear that there are places with reliable internet in Peru. Thank you!
That wasn't my experience, I was there for a month and had no internet problems
That's great to hear, thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the recommendation!