Rebecca

Rebecca is a travel junkie who started dreaming about seeing the world from a very young age. She's visited more than 40 countries. A former expat, she's lived in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Argentina and the United States. She loves to share travel resources, tips and stories based on her personal travel experiences, and her goal is to make travel planning just that bit easier. She has a Master in International Sustainable Tourism Management from Monash University and has worked in media and communications for almost 20 years.

A three-panel collage showing small bowls of sauces including chimichurri and salsa criolla, a hand (the author's) holding a pink ice cream cone against a leafy background, and three golden-brown empanadas on a white plate, highlighting different tastings during a Sherpa food tour Buenos Aires and a varied food tour in Buenos Aires experience.

Sherpa Food Tour Review: Best Food Tour in Buenos Aires

Colorful houses in La Boca with bright blue, red, yellow, and green facades, balconies, and open windows. Several people walk along the street below, looking up at the buildings. This lively street scene reflects popular things to do in Buenos Aires and is often included in a 3 days in Buenos Aires itinerary.

3 Days in Buenos Aires Itinerary: What to See, Do and Eat (By a Former Local)

A chef at Betty and Marcelo Buenos Aires slices grilled meat on a wooden board using tongs and a knife, demonstrating preparation during a traditional family asado in Buenos Aires.

Betty and Marcelo Review: A Family Asado Experience in Buenos Aires

Frank, the host of Asado Adventure in Buenos Aires, managing the grill and firewood, highlighting the hands-on nature of an Argentine barbecue in Buenos Aires.

Asado Adventure Review: An Authentic Asado Experience in Buenos Aires (with Discount Code!)

Exterior of Mercado Central in Santiago with Chilean flags and visitors entering the historic building, a must-visit stop on a Santiago market food tour to experience traditional Chilean food and learn what to eat in Chile.

What to Eat in Chile: Tasting Santiago with A Chef’s Tour

A bustling street in Buenos Aires, Argentina, leading to a distant obelisk, lined with buildings and filled with cars and pedestrians.

Where to Stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina: A (Former) Local’s Top Choices

Rows of grapevines stretch across a sunlit vineyard with the Andes mountains in the distance under a bright blue sky, capturing the scenic beauty of a Maipo Valley day trip from Santiago.

How to Plan a Maipo Valley Day Trip from Santiago

A hand - the author's - holding Argentine pesos against a white wall. Money in Argentina can be confusing for travellers!

Buenos Aires Travel Budget: What it Costs to Visit Argentina (2026)

A wide view of Santiago’s skyline with mid-rise buildings in the foreground and the Andes mountains rising in the background under a hazy sky—capturing a panoramic perspective of Santiago top attractions and the city’s natural setting.

The Best Things to Do in Santiago, Chile: A Guide to an Underrated City

Large “STGO” letters stand in Plaza de Armas with palm trees, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and historic buildings in the background—an iconic photo spot often included in a 2 days in Santiago itinerary and among the top stops in any Santiago itinerary.

2 Days in Santiago, Chile: The Perfect First-Time Visitor’s Itinerary

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