I travelled all over SA for 4 years. Often used taxis....I rarely had any problem. The drivers are the best source of local info. They know everything...also, perfect people to practice Spanish....Do due diligence and check out the vibes.....Practice Spanish or Portuguese.
I love how they visited 3 countries but have generalized the entire region IoI In Brazil you can buy basically everything with a card or virtually paying directly from your account, even small grocery shopping, and even in small cities with less then 50k population there're delivery services for groceries and medicine. About the water I would trust more drinking tap water in Argentina or Brazil than in New York. Also, the experience in Argentina, Chile or Uruguay, compared to Peru or Ecuador is totally different. This is like visiting Thailand and then saying that you know how Indonesians or Malayans live, when their cultures and way of life are different and cannot be generalized in the same package.
Thank you! We are definitely go with the flow, especially with extended trips like this one. We found that things come up, we get suggestions from other people we meet, and that can throw off a schedule if everything is planned out! Can be costly too if you have to cancel things 🙂
@@jonam7589sounds like you found your problem and solution right there all in one my brother xD she’s the problem and going alone so you can REALLY explore the locals is the solution!
Happy you enjoyed! We were there September - December and the weather was great! Started getting more rainy on the northern coast of Colombia in December, and what I've heard is that rainy season really kicks off between Jan - March.
wow, that are great tips! thanks! i am planing to spent 6 months in south america - from november 2023 on. but i am not sure if its better to travel from north to south or south to north. do you have recommendations?
Happy you enjoyed the video! We traveled south to north - starting in Peru in September and ending in Colombia in December and loved the weather along the way, very temperate. If you plan to go way south, I would look into when the best time to visit there is! To avoid the winter and decide which way to go from there 🙂
Ho Dear Lord…….. No, No, No you don’t…….. never generalize “when traveling to South America” you went to 3 of 12 countries and you indiscriminately threw everyone in your CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION, that’s not only unacceptable but FALSE INFORMATION, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru DO NOT MAKE UP “SOUTH AMERICA”, it’s an insult to the rest of the countries, it’s like me giving that same opinion about Europe after visiting Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands, the rest of Europe would be enraged by me generalizing after reading my findings. You need to visit: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil and I suggest forget most of your previous “Observations” and review the one about Peru, I’ve been in every single trail in their parks and I don’t remember being concerned about “getting lost”, the last thing they need is a tourist getting “lost” I can assure you, after 43 years working in the airline industry in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil NEVER had an issue flushing down the toilet a toilet paper and in most countries they do open up when they advertise it. Don’t quit your day job 👍 God Bless Latam all 12 Countries
Very bad information about tipping. I have lived in South America for the better part of 10 years mostly in Peru and Colombia and tipping is not the norm. Perhaps if you are in a very high tourist area you may encounter some tipping. In general tipping is not expected.
Thanks for the tip! Before traveling there we looked online and saw multiple places that said it's generally expected to tip 10%, so that's what we did. May be geared more toward tourists, but regardless we didn't mind tipping the servers as we always had good customer service !
Great video
I travelled all over SA for 4 years. Often used taxis....I rarely had any problem. The drivers are the best source of local info. They know everything...also, perfect people to practice Spanish....Do due diligence and check out the vibes.....Practice Spanish or Portuguese.
We were told No tipping in Ecuador though we did tip a little. But the locals prefer that you don’t tip as it raises the price for the locals.
Yes, Spanish is key! I was so lost and didn't enjoy my trip because i keep running out of of data and not able to communicate.
Good review thank you.
I love how they visited 3 countries but have generalized the entire region IoI In Brazil you can buy basically everything with a card or virtually paying directly from your account, even small grocery shopping, and even in small cities with less then 50k population there're delivery services for groceries and medicine. About the water I would trust more drinking tap water in Argentina or Brazil than in New York. Also, the experience in Argentina, Chile or Uruguay, compared to Peru or Ecuador is totally different. This is like visiting Thailand and then saying that you know how Indonesians or Malayans live, when their cultures and way of life are different and cannot be generalized in the same package.
Great video! Would love to know how you all plan trips out! Do you plan down to the hour or go with the flow?
Thank you! We are definitely go with the flow, especially with extended trips like this one. We found that things come up, we get suggestions from other people we meet, and that can throw off a schedule if everything is planned out! Can be costly too if you have to cancel things 🙂
Thank you for the facts❤
Very helpful.
Happy you think so! 🙂
I was planning to go to So. America in 4 months, but now I am having a 2nd thought! Useful information! Thanks!
Its an incredible place and we would highly recommend! Happy the information helped and we hope you enjoy your time there 😄
@@the-wandering-wings Thank you! Unfortunately, I have to go solo since my conservative Filipina wife only likes Europe where we have been many times.
@@jonam7589sounds like you found your problem and solution right there all in one my brother xD she’s the problem and going alone so you can REALLY explore the locals is the solution!
Can you advise on necessary vaccination
When you flew did immigration check US passports?
Why do they charge tourist more than locals? Seems like that would deter more tourism?
great video thanks, to avoid rainy season, what months will you recommend me to go South America?
Happy you enjoyed! We were there September - December and the weather was great! Started getting more rainy on the northern coast of Colombia in December, and what I've heard is that rainy season really kicks off between Jan - March.
thanks much, i am still at early planning stage, need to get more info. Thanks.
do they use bum guns in south america like in south east asia?
wow, that are great tips! thanks! i am planing to spent 6 months in south america - from november 2023 on. but i am not sure if its better to travel from north to south or south to north. do you have recommendations?
Happy you enjoyed the video! We traveled south to north - starting in Peru in September and ending in Colombia in December and loved the weather along the way, very temperate. If you plan to go way south, I would look into when the best time to visit there is! To avoid the winter and decide which way to go from there 🙂
thank you @@the-wandering-wings
Can you pay for things in USD or does it have to be the local currency?
In Ecuador you can use USD, but elsewhere you will need to pay in local currency !
Ho Dear Lord…….. No, No, No you don’t…….. never generalize “when traveling to South America” you went to 3 of 12 countries and you indiscriminately threw everyone in your CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION, that’s not only unacceptable but FALSE INFORMATION, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru DO NOT MAKE UP “SOUTH AMERICA”, it’s an insult to the rest of the countries, it’s like me giving that same opinion about Europe after visiting Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands, the rest of Europe would be enraged by me generalizing after reading my findings. You need to visit: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil and I suggest forget most of your previous “Observations” and review the one about Peru, I’ve been in every single trail in their parks and I don’t remember being concerned about “getting lost”, the last thing they need is a tourist getting “lost” I can assure you, after 43 years working in the airline industry in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil NEVER had an issue flushing down the toilet a toilet paper and in most countries they do open up when they advertise it. Don’t quit your day job 👍 God Bless Latam all 12 Countries
Very bad information about tipping. I have lived in South America for the better part of 10 years mostly in Peru and Colombia and tipping is not the norm. Perhaps if you are in a very high tourist area you may encounter some tipping. In general tipping is not expected.
Thanks for the tip! Before traveling there we looked online and saw multiple places that said it's generally expected to tip 10%, so that's what we did. May be geared more toward tourists, but regardless we didn't mind tipping the servers as we always had good customer service !
I really want to bring my camera since I photograph a lot but I don’t want to put a target on my back
@@kyleschwartz. we vlogged while we were out in the cities on our camera and had no problems. But definitely just be aware of your surroundings!
@@the-wandering-wings were you in mostly tourist areas or?
@@kyleschwartz. mixture of touristy and local areas
Guyana people speak English
So in which country did you buy your chick?