Books that inspire wanderlust travel are some of the most satisfying reads you can have and a great way to travel the Americas through your literary imagination. The Americas are full of soaring vistas, improbable towns, intriguing history and colorful […]
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STRAIT OF MAGELLAN CRUISE (WITH CAPE HORN)
Updated November 5, 2019 I always wanted to go on a Strait of Magellan cruise, but after reading “Over the Edge of the World” by Laurence Bergreen, I became obsessed with these mythical places. The book tells the riveting story […]
HISTORICAL CEMETERIES AROUND THE WORLD YOU MUST SEE
Cemeteries are not usually at the top of travel itineraries. Some people are spooked by them, but others know that they hold a treasure trove of history and can be a surprisingly satisfying part of their trip. We’ve put together […]
Wildlife Tourism: Wildlife in Europe, Americas and Antarctica
Updated December 30, 2019 Wildlife tourism encounters like the ones shared by these travel bloggers can make memories to last a lifetime. Wildlife in Europe, Asia and Antarctica, including whales, seals, penguins, and bears abound! Wildlife Tourism: Wildlife in Europe, […]
THE 16 MOST HAUNTED PLACES TO VISIT AROUND THE WORLD
We have collected stories about some of the most haunted places to visit around the world, specially curated for those that like a good ghost story. From the scariest haunted houses to entire ghost towns, haunted graveyards and castles. The […]
FROM BUENOS AIRES TO PATAGONIA IN 21 PHOTOS
Updated December 6, 2019 Traveling from Buenos Aires to Patagonia, you see a stunning collection of sights from the colorful cosmopolitan capital to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, Argentina. Though, getting there is quite the journey. If you’re […]
EXPLORE TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK AND PUERTO NATALES
Torres del Paine National Park and Puerto Natales are two key attractions in the Chilean Patagonia in the southernmost extremes of South America, an area frequently referred to as “the end of the world.” Torres del Paine National Park started […]
THINGS TO DO IN USHUAIA, TOWN AT THE END OF THE WORLD
Updated January 3, 2020 There is a surprising number of cool things to do in Ushuaia, town at the end of the world. Argentina’s southernmost city boasts interesting and unique museums, national parks with breathtakingly beautiful scenery, unexpectedly tasty cuisine […]
PERITO MORENO GLACIER TOURS: A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Perito Moreno Glacier tours are highly recommended when visiting this spectacular glacier. The Perito Moreno glacier in Argentine Patagonia is one of the most spectacular glaciers on earth. It is the focal point of UNESCO World Heritage site, Los Glaciares […]
11 OUTSTANDING WINE REGIONS OF THE AMERICAS
Sometimes the most outstanding wine regions of the Americas don’t get the recognition they deserve. Here are eleven diverse and interesting regions. Some are well known and live up to their hype like Napa Valley. Others have been thriving just […]
THREE DAYS IN MENDOZA: THINGS TO DO IN MENDOZA PROVINCE
Updated January 3, 2020 You will never run out of things to do in Mendoza. Although the city thrives below the tourist radar, it is a hidden gem. This scrappy, proud capital of Mendoza province doesn’t take a back seat […]
BORDER CROSSING: CROSSING THE ANDES BY BUS
Updated November 5, 2019 Crossing the Andes by bus. What a cool idea. We were going from Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile to catch a flight to Chilean Patagonia. The distance separating Mendoza from Santiago is about 230 miles (370km), […]