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Motorbikers Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West found themselves trapped in Colonia del Sacramento as they were making their way back to Canada after riding from North America to Tierra del Fuego. Six months later, they finally left Uruguay and made it home sans bikes in August by plane via Europe.
After quarantining, they picked up their motorbikes which they had shipped to Vancouver and drove back to Canmore where Jeremy resumed his day job as a refuse collector keeping Alberta clean. On weekends he’s been recording his second audiobook — Jeremy writes autobiographical tales under the monicker Motorcycle Therapy for long-distance motorcycle enthusiasts. Elle has been unsuccessful in finding work. Her search became all the more difficult after Alberta went into a second lockdown in December with only food shops remaining open and which is only just coming to an end.
Asked about their time in Uruguay, Jeremy said they have “nothing but positive things to say about Uruguay” and they hope to return. After that their article came out in El País his YouTube channel experienced a huge spike in viewers. Even today his videos are much most watched by people from Canada, the US — and Uruguay.
Namasté — Vegetarian restaurant in Montevideo
Namasté is more than just a vegetarian restaurant in Montevideo. This colourful, family-run spot has been serving vegetarian and vegan food since 2008. And the food is only part of the experience. Come for a relaxed meal, stay for the atmosphere, the friendly service and the chance to slow down for a while.
Dance tango in Uruguay. Whether a complete newbie or you already dance, the tango scene in Montevideo is a great way to make friends.
Estancia Los Plátanos – Authentic 6th generation ranch
Venture into deep Uruguay to Estancia Los Platanos, a working ranch. Just 3 guestrooms—and there’s a gorgeous indoor pool.
Nominate your favourites for the 2027 Montevideo Guru’Guay guide
Do you love a business in the capital that absolutely MUST be in our next best selling Montevideo guidebook?
Ignacio Fuentes, RE/MAX – Recommended Montevideo realtor
Montevideo real estate made easy—foreigners trust this realtor for smooth, reliable rentals and property purchases.
Estancia El Cangüé – Cattle & roses in Paysandú
Home to Uruguay’s biggest rose collection, this 200 year west Uruguay estancia is the perfect destination for outdoor adventure or a wedding.
Martín Pescador – Sierras ranch 1 hr from ocean
Just an hour inland from the beaches of Punta and José Ignacio, the perfect Uruguay estancia, horse riding and trekking.
Uruguay LGBT rights – A trailblazer for over a century
Did you know Uruguay is among the most LGBT-friendly countries worldwide? Small nation. Big equality record.
TEFL Uruguay: new qualification for foreigners and Uruguayans to teach English abroad
TEFL Uruguay comes to Montevideo in 2027: Four-week face-to-face training for foreigners and English-fluent locals.
Expats in Uruguay spill the beans: What life is really like
We interview foreigners in Uruguay who moved here from principally English-speaking countries so you can learn from their mistakes.
The coronavirus pandemic trapped them in a country they did not know, yet they adopted it as their refuge. Where are these travellers a year later?
This San Franciscan photographer runs a Uruguay/US creative arts institute. “There’s not a day that I don’t think, I’m the luckiest person in the world.”
Finding herself stranded in Uruguay on a biking holiday, Kate Chernysheva couldn’t believe her eyes as she rode into tiny San Javier. Find out why.
When the Clipper Round the World race was called off, Spaniard Clara Carrington followed her heart 11,000 miles to Uruguay, making it as the borders closed.
When Chris locked his New York City apt door in Dec 2019, he never imagined he’d be moving out of it, in a pandemic, via WhatsApp and from Montevideo.
Fearful after hearing scary stories from elsewhere in Latin America, this adventure motorcycle couple’s experience in Uruguay couldn’t have been better.
