Uruguay

The name Punta del Diablo, or “Devil’s Tip” -- belies the area’s relaxed, laid-back vibe. Once an old fishing village, it's now home to backpackers and surfers.  The demographics skew young here.  I found a [...]

Punta del Este is a few hours north, warmer and winder than Montevideo.  This city is all about the marina, which swells with tourists during summer in January.

We spent our New Years Eve in the midst of a crazy crowd, soaked with cider, in Montevideo's legendary annual Cider Battle.  Everyone drinks cider, dances, and sprays each other with shook up bottles of [...]