Destinations

With its uniquely long coastline spanning everything from desert to the world’s highest volcano and glacier-carved mountains that end in a scattering of fjords, Chile …

Patagonia has long been an obsession of mine and one where I’ve covered a fair distance, having traveled across the years from the very northern …

With its mysterious, stoic moai watching over the island and craterous, seemingly barren landscapes that hint at a turbid, fascinating history, Easter Island** (aka Isla de …

In a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the …

With its status as the gateway town for Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales is likely top of your travel bucket list for Chile. …

With big-ticket destinations such as the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, both Ecuador and Peru are on many travelers’ bucket lists. But you have time …

With its trademark dramatic mountainous landscapes, national parks that make hikers drool and a wealth of undiscovered corners that remain tantalizingly wild, it should come …

One of the most beautiful places in the world, the Perito Moreno glacier is a rare tourist attraction that is 100% worth the buzz – …

The sky-piercing peaks of Torres del Paine National Park; the dense, milky blue hue of Glacier Perito Moreno; the huge wingspan of an Andean condor …

Are you craving unique scenery, authentic cultural experiences, and the flavors of traditional Argentine dining? Look no further than the far northwestern region of Argentina …

The thing you’ll remember the most about your trip to Argentina isn’t going to be hiking the glaciers, or seeing one of the Seven Wonders …

Looking to visit the best restaurants in Buenos Aires? Bookmark this insider guide as a short list before you book your flight.  There’s a reason …

Argentina ranks as the eighth largest country in the world, measuring up at about a third of the USA in size. It’s no wonder that …

Did you know that Argentina spans the same length from north to south as the distance from Portugal to Russia? It’s no wonder you’re feeling …

Thinking of visiting Argentina? Don’t be caught off guard by its complicated exchange market. At any given time there are a dozen parallel markets for …

Santiago de Chile, the buzzing capital of Chile, has much to offer visitors and attracts a diverse crowd, from veteran backpackers to aspiring wine connoisseurs …

Machu Picchu is the main reason most people visit Peru. Set among forest-clad mountains northeast of Cusco, these historic ruins were chosen as one of …

Laying claim to some of the most beautiful parts of Patagonia, plus the starry Atacama Desert, and South America’s best vineyards (yup, better than Argentina!), …

The mythical region of Patagonia has enthralled visitors such as Charles Darwin and Bruce Chatwin and each year, hundreds of thousands of tourists make pilgrimage …

The Atacama Desert is one of northern Chile’s most exciting places to visit, comprising as it does incredible landscapes of salt flats and saline lakes, …

Chile doesn’t always make it to the top of traveler’s itineraries. Travel costs and a more European culture compared with other South American countries have …

As the one-time capital of an empire that stretched across much of the continent, Cusco has long been on travelers’ radar. But while Cusco itself …

From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilizations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there are …

You know you want that once-in-a-lifetime experience of hiking to Machu Picchu. You started research and you’ve read there are a few options, so which …