South America

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…

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…

Experiencing the Amazon at a Bolivian eco-lodge was a humble reminder of the beauty and fragility of nature. After navigating frenetic La Paz and surviving the harrowing journey on the Death Road, we couldn’t wait to…

Located in the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the world’s highest administrative capital at 12,000 feet above sea level. Situated in a bowl-like valley, this colorful, crazy city is a fascinating place to visit. From Fighting…

Ollantaytambo is a small town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas offering a glimpse into quiet, Peruvian country life. We stopped through Ollantaytambo on our way back from Machu Picchu. We had about four hours…

Picturesque squares, wide boulevards and cosmopolitan flair give Arequipa a different vibe than the rest of Peru. Known as “The White City”, Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru. It has an upscale, European feel…

Colca Canyon is considered the Grand Canyon of Peru, but much more challenging to access. Traveling from Arequipa, we opted for the cheapest, most traditional way to Cabanaconde, the town closest to Colca Canyon. This turned out…