Essaouira may be influenced by the Brittany region of France, but the laidback fishing village is unmistakably Moroccan. In a country known for land-locked cities and dramatic deserts, being in Essaouira reminded us of Morocco’s expansive…

Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, is southern Brazil’s commercial center and main transportation hub.   We passed through this bustling industrial city en route to the popular tourist site, Iguaçu Falls. An…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Brazil in 3 weeks. Enjoy a quick 24 hours in Porto Alegre before heading to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of Iguaçu National Park. Take in the amazing…

Machu Picchu, also known as The Lost City of the Incas, is an ancient archaeological site discovered fairly recently. In the early 1900s, American archaeologist Hiram Bingham uncovered it with the help of a team of…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Uruguay in 2 weeks. Colonia del Sacramento is a charming historic town that’s a gentle entry point into this typically overlooked country in South America. In Montevideo, there’s plenty…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Peru in 3 weeks. Visit the historical sites and museums of the former Incan capital of Cusco. Explore the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Bolivia in 3 weeks, combining independent and organized tours/activities. Wander the picturesque town of Copacabana on the Bolivian shore of Lake Titicaca. Take a day trip to Isla del…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Chile in 2 weeks. Start in the capital, Santiago, where you’ll enjoy elegant colonial architecture, bustling markets and the infamous lomito sandwich. Zip over to Valparaiso, Chile’s main port…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Argentina in 4 weeks. Soak up the easygoing way of life in the elegant, colonial town of Salta. Explore the charming wine region of Cafayate and its plentiful bodegas.…