Why Costa Rica Birds Are Some of the Best in the World
If you like birdwatching and love to travel, I highly recommend planning a trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica birds are some of the best…
Latin America
30 Machu Picchu Pictures That Will Make You Want to Get On A Plane to Peru
Pictures of Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, were what inspired us to visit Peru in the first place. A picture is worth…
Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine: Day Trip Guide
A Torres del Paine day trip from Puerto Natales is a good option for exploring this beautiful region of Chilean Patagonia if you don’t have…
Where to Go Birdwatching in Patagonia: 8 Spots
The chance to see the birds of Patagonia was a key reason that we embarked on a two-week trip to Patagonia covering both Chile and…
2 Weeks in Patagonia: The Ultimate Itinerary
When considering a Patagonia itinerary, it’s hard to know where to begin. Spanning the southern section of South America across Chile and Argentina, Patagonia runs…
Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro: 24 of the Best Activities
What comes to mind when you think of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Beaches of course, and great food and culture. We spent five days in…
Best Alfajores in Argentina: The Ultimate Taste Test
Alfajores are my favorite sweet treat in Argentina. In fact, alfajores are probably my favorite indulgence in all of South America. While alfajores can be…
Planning a Bariloche Itinerary? Top Things to Do & Eat
Bariloche Argentina is the gateway to Patagonia and is an ideal starting point for a 2-week Patagonia itinerary. Flights to Bariloche run regularly from Buenos…
Is Santiago Chile Worth Visiting for One Week? (Yes! Plan Your Itinerary Here)
Why visit Santiago Chile for a full week? We stopped in Santiago for some rest and culture after nearly two weeks in Peru (the first…
12 of the Best Reasons to Visit Ollantaytambo Peru (Things to Do and Eat)
Ollantaytambo is the gateway to Machu Picchu for many visitors to the Sacred Valley of Peru. Why should you stay in Ollantaytambo instead of other…
The Best Things to Do in Cusco on a 3 Day Itinerary
Three days in Cusco is a fantastic finale to a two-week trip to Peru. We visited Cusco (also known as Cuzco thanks to the Spanish…