Americas

Situated on the point that divides the Plata River and the Atlantic Ocean, Punta del Este is Uruguay’s most popular beach resort town. While there are numerous art museums, trendy boutiques and world-class restaurants, the main…

Montevideo, the laidback capital of Uruguay, delights with a well-preserved old town, relaxed beach scene and unique personality all its own. Uruguay is an often overlooked travel destination compared to neighboring countries, Argentina and Brazil. But…

Colonia del Sacramento is one of Uruguay’s oldest towns,  with a charming historic district of Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.  In less than 90 minutes, we traveled from bustling Buenos Aires to the quiet historic town…

Imagine a fusion of the best aspects of top US cities: LA’s climate. New York’s restaurants. Chicago’s architecture. Miami’s attitude.  That’s Buenos Aires. Hands down, the ideal place to get a taste of the good life,…

Prehistoric lakes. Rare flamingos. Otherworldly vistas. The Uyuni Salt Flats and Atacama Desert is no doubt, an unforgettable trip.  It’s also one of the most grueling. Jungle trekking through the Amazon seemed like a cakewalk in…

Salta is an elegant colonial town with balmy weather, leafy plazas and an easygoing way of life. Known as Salta la Linda (“Salta the beautiful”), it was also the ideal setting for us to regain our…

In northwest Argentina, Cafayate is a charming wine town and the main tourist base for exploring the region’s plentiful wine bodegas. From Salta, we rented a car to make the incredibly scenic drive through the Calchaqui…

Chile’s main port city is geographically fascinating. In the winding streets and steep hills of its colorful neighborhoods, it exudes a gritty, Bohemian vibe. We arrived in Valparaiso (“Valpo”) after a short, two hour bus ride…

What’s not to love about a place known as “The Land of Sun and Fine Wines”? Located in the foothills of the Andes mountains, Mendoza is a cosmopolitan city with all the ingredients for enjoying life…