Brazil or Belgium? Discover Which Destination Is Best for You! Taking a trip near or far isn't always easy, especially when you're unsure of which destination is best for you. Knowing your travel preferences such as taking group tours, venturing into the rainforest, or...
The Most Colorful Neighborhoods to Explore When You Visit Rio de Janeiro The city of Rio de Janeiro is a feast for the eyes. From its art and murals to its rich history and vibrant culture, anyone who visits the city is sure to find something they like in Rio. And while there are...
My Solo, South American Adventure Taught Me I Hate Being Rootless…Here’s How I Saved It It has taken all of my concentration not to cry for the past hour so I immediately break down when a well-meaning Australian woman, who is on my full-day tour of Cusco’s Sacred Valley, asks where I’m from...
A Day at the End of the World: Visiting the City of Ushuaia, Argentina If you’re looking for the true "End of World" head to Ushuaia, on the Argentinian shores of the Beagle Channel. It’s the southernmost city in the world and capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego. The...
Uruguay: The Overlooked Beachy Paradise of South America While history books hype Uruguay’s victory at the first World Cup in 1930, today Uruguay is regarded as a year-round vacation destination. Surprisingly, most travelers overlook this small South American...
4 Reasons You Need to Head to Patagonia for a Penguin Adventure Patagonia, a sparsely populated area in the southernmost region of South America, is the place to observe Magellanic penguins. The region spans almost half of the acreage in both Chile and Argentina. And while...
Grab Your Paddle! 10 of the Best Places to Kayak in Latin America Sports-wise, kayaking is uniquely wonderful in its own way. You can do it alone or as part of a group, usually right in the middle of some picturesque scenery, and it can be as challenging or effortless as you...
A Quick Guide to Buenos Aires for When You Don’t Have Long to Visit Buenos Aires offers a mix of European sophistication with Latin American flair. Distinctive metro neighborhoods are linked together to create a vibrant capital city and bustling port of call. It's a fantastic...
The 8 Most Colorful Neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro There's no denying that Rio is a feast for the eyes. If art, murals, or just the ethereal nature of man captivates you, then you're sure to find something that you like in Rio. While there's plenty of areas in...
Medellín, Colombia: It’s WAY More Than Pablo Escobar You probably recognized the name Medellín for its connection to Pablo Escobar. The infamous drug lord called the Colombian city home and his criminal empire was known as the "Medellín Cartel". Escobar and...
9 Reasons Why Colombia Is a Terrible Place to Visit (PSYCH!) 1. There's Absolutely Nothing to Do La majestuosidad de Caño Cristales retratada en el #DiaMundialDeLaFotografia https://t.co/CtJgkmpk6b pic.twitter.com/tPnsSaGyeW — Colombia (@Colombia) August 19,...
Excited about the Olympics? Learn How to Get to Rio and What to Do When You Arrive The Olympics are almost ready to take over Brazil! The Games kick off Friday, August 5th with a calendar of amazing athletic events running until Sunday, August 21st. Can you imagine how samba-licious that...
The 9 Chocolate Wonders Of The World Everyone loves chocolate, and consequently, this tasty treat has managed to insert itself into our lives in a variety of ways. The history of chocolate is ancient and unique. The earliest known use of...
North to South: My Top Wine Picks from Chile I've been on many wine tours before, but nothing prepared me for the variety of good quality wines I enjoyed in Chile. In just two weeks, I drank hundreds of glasses of whites, rosés, and reds, from all over...