Travel Backpacking Guide South America: Backpacking South America: The Route, Budget, and Gear That Actually Work Marilou Cabatingan, 05/30/2026 Most people planning a backpacking trip to South America start with a Pinterest board full of salt flats, rainbow mountains, and perfect sunsets over Machu Picchu. Then they book a flight to Buenos Aires, buy a 60-liter pack, and assume the rest will sort itself out. That approach works for… Continue Reading