Curitiba is a fascinating city and a prime example of eco-friendly urban planning done right. We arrived after one of the most bizarre bus trips we’ve ever taken on our travels (well, at least before we…

Iguaçu Falls, which straddle both Argentina and Brazil, are among the world’s most spectacular waterfalls. The falls were first discovered in 1542 by the Spanish explorer Alvar Nuñeç Cabeça de Vaca. In 1939, the area was…

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…

We made the most of promenades and playtime with Kiddo, a fiesty shepherd mix, in The Eternal City. For three months, we had the good fortune to care for fun-loving Kiddo. We spent our days soaking…

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…