South America

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 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.…

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…

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…