South America
5 Island Paradises You’ve Never Heard Of
If you are looking to get away to an island paradise, but do not want to deal with the all the normal vacation crowds, then consider going to one of the lesser known tropical islands. While they might not come with all the Bond-esque glamor of the Bahamas, their secluded and untrammeled charm should more [...]
10 Unusual Holiday Destinations in South America
South America has the great Amazon as well as vast rain forests, waterfalls and the high Andes Mountains. Modern cities are within its borders. Here are ten of the continent’s most fascinating, out-of-the-way and unusual holiday destinations: Arequipa With an inactive volcano backdrop, Arequipa is a large city in Peru that is the gateway for [...]
48 Hours in Lima, Peru
So you’re set on seeing Machu Picchu, perhaps even Lake Titicaca or Arequipa, but have you considered a day or two in Lima during your Peru vacation? One-third of Peru’s population lives in this capital city, which is a historical, financial, and cultural hub. And unless you arrive by land, there is no way to [...]
Hiking the Santa Cruz Trek: An Internationally-Ranked Journey in Peru
The Santa Cruz trek originating just outside of Huaraz, an Andean city 7 hours from the Peruvian capital of Lima, is largely considered one of the world’s best hikes. For adventure lovers traveling to Peru (or those seeking a different thrill than hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu), there is no better place to [...]
Best Road Trip Routes in South America
Driving in South America requires a certain amount of preparation but the joys far out way the effort. One of the most interesting facets of travel in this part of the world is that it has been populated by many cultures. With some foresight, one can drive through very ethnic Spanish, French, Dutch, Indian [...]
Huacachina: Peru’s Sandboarding Playground
I had just arrived in Lima, Peru 3 days prior and had barely settled into the city’s cold and drab winter weather when I was spontaneously invited to a weekend getaway which was to include sandboarding and dune buggy adventures. “What?” I asked my friends, not knowing what they were referring to. As it turns [...]
Top 4 Variables to Prepare for Your Machu Picchu Vacation
Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is one of the top most visited travel destinations for people from all around the world. In fact, the Peruvian government must constantly reconsider new ways to structure and facilitate tourism logistics around the site because of the threats of destruction as a result of thousands of [...]
How to Choose a Machu Picchu Tour
Selecting a tour company for your trip to Machu Picchu can be overwhelming. Numerous companies offer tours to Machu Picchu, but not all of them are equally reputable. If you want to have the best time possible during your Peru vacation, here are several questions to consider before you book anything. 1. Do you like [...]
Wildlife Holidays in Brazil
With over 60% of the bio-diverse Amazon Rainforest residing within Brazil’s borders, it’s really a no-brainer that wildlife holidays in Brazil are becoming so popular. But it’s not just the Amazon Rainforest that tempts wildlife tourists yearly to South America’s largest country: other areas such as the Pantanal and the Atlantic Rainforest offer wildlife experiences [...]
15 Tips to Help You Have a Great Time in Peru
If you are planning your first visit to Peru, you are in for a real treat! Peru is unique among the nations of the world. From the Pacific Ocean to the Andes to the rainforest, no nation on Earth is quite like Peru. It is easy to get overwhelmed if you have never been before. [...]