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We're Will and Sarah. During four years living in Spain and Chile, we decided to create Left Turns Travel for like-minded travelers.






How to Plan a Day Trip to Machu Picchu: Tickets, Trains & Tips
There are a few ways to visit the incredible Incan ruins. We recommend simplest option, which is a day trip. Many tour agencies will arrange the whole process for you, but booking everything yourself isn’t too complicated if you plan ahead—and it’s more affordable.


The Best Classic Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, From Botecos to Churrascarias
From white-tablecloth establishments to bustling neighborhood botecos, Rio is home to a dazzling array of classic restaurants, many of which date from the mid-20th century, when the city jumped onto the international scene with its sandy beaches and bossa nova rhythms gaining fame far beyond its borders. Besides their delicious food, these restaurants contain decades of history as well, and a meal at any of them is a great way to experience the fabric of the city.


A Neighborhood Guide to Barrio Italia, Santiago
Barrio Italia is arguably Santiago’s most charming neighborhood, full of independent businesses, artisan shops, and gourmet restaurants and cafes. Centered around Avenida Italia, the neighborhood is made up of one-story houses called cités, with long, central hallways that formerly served as homes and workshops but now hold all manner of shops and cafes. With its colorful facades and wide array of businesses to explore, this is a fantastic area for a sunny afternoon of shoppi


A Neighborhood Guide to Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
Leblon is Rio’s swankiest neighborhood, home to some of the priciest real estate in the city. But this isn’t a stuffy neighborhood reserved for the rich—far from it. Leblon is home to some of the city’s best nightlife, as well as a beautiful stretch of beach and a number of classic botecos where you can sit back and take in carioca life.


How to Spend 24 Hours in Santiago, Chile
Explore the best of Santiago, Chile in just 24 hours!


Amalfi Coast Travel Guide: Scenic Towns, Coastal Views & Where to Eat
On the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, which separates the gulfs of Naples and Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s premiere tourist destinations—for good reason. This is a place of stunning natural beauty, with colorful, hillside towns built into rugged mountains that lead down to the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.


El Calafate, Argentina: Gateway to Southern Patagonia & the Perito Moreno Glacier
Located on the shores of the stunningly blue Lago Argentino, in the extreme south of the American continent, the town of El Calafate is one of the main tourism hubs of Argentine Patagonia and an entrance point to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, one of the world’s great national parks. The town offers access to breathtaking nature while providing a comfortable base of warm, cozy inns and Argentine culinary delights.


Best Vermouth Bars in Madrid: Classic Tabernas & Local Favorites
Vermouth is a way of life in Madrid, and you will often see locals having one or two with some tapas for dinner or getting started earlier on a sunny afternoon. Here is a guide to some of the best places in the city to indulge in some crisp, housemade vermouth on tap.


Where to Eat on La Cava Baja: Madrid's Best Tapas Street
Calle de la Cava Baja, in the heart of the historic barrio La Latina, is one of the oldest streets in Madrid and is well known as an excellent place to tapear––that is, go out for tapas. This traditional way of eating is a must while in Madrid, and there is no better place in the city to hop between bars sampling different small plates than this street.


A Football Fan’s Guide to São Paulo: Stadiums, Matchday Culture & Local Clubs
Home to three of Brazil’s most popular and successful teams, São Paulo is a dream destination for football fans. Each of the city’s clubs offers a lively and unique atmosphere, and a visit to any or all of the three stadiums is an excellent way to experience the culture of Latin America’s largest city. What's in this Guide to Football in São Paulo Corinthians How to Get Ticket s Palmeiras How to Get Tickets São Paulo FC How to Get Tickets Corinthians Corinthians, the city’s
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