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 […]
South America
18 WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS IN THE AMERICAS, ANTARCTICA, AND EUROPE
Wildlife encounters like the ones shared by these travel bloggers can make memories to last a lifetime. Whales, seals, penguins, and bears abound! Wildlife Encounters in the Americas, Antarctica, and Europe Swimming with Spotted Eagle Rays in Belize One of […]
EXPLORE BUENOS AIRES TO PATAGONIA: A 21 DAY PHOTO TOUR
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. BUENOS AIRES TO PATAGONIA Most trips to the Patagonian reaches of Argentina […]
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 […]
5 THINGS TO DO IN USHUAIA, TOWN AT THE END OF THE WORLD
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 and much more! When […]
HOW TO CRUISE CAPE HORN AND THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN
I always wanted to cruise Cape Horn and the Straits of Magellan 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 of Ferdinand Magellan’s […]
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 […]
TOP THREE THINGS TO DO IN MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
You will never run out of things to do in Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza thrives below the tourist radar. This is the scrappy, proud capital of Mendoza province. It doesn’t take a back seat to cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the capital city. […]
HOW TO CROSS THE ANDES BY BUS: A UNIQUE ADVENTURE
Crossing the Andes by bus. What a cool idea. We were going from Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile to catch a flight to the Chilean Patagonia. The distance separating Mendoza from Santiago is about 230 miles (370km), but since you’re […]
SURPRISING HISTORIC CEMETERIES OF LATIN AMERICA
Exploring historic cemeteries is a great way to understand a little bit of the culture and background of a city. Latin America has many beautiful and historic cemeteries with avenues of majestic mausoleums as well as peaceful churchyards. Take a […]
BUENOS AIRES TRAVEL GUIDE: TIPS AND ADVICE
Here is a Buenos Aires travel guide full of tips and advice that will help you save time and money as you explore this exciting city. If you’ve made up your mind to go, congratulations on a great decision. If […]