Exploring Peru’s Patacancha Valley
Just an hour from Machu Picchu, this untamed valley beckons.
New Trekking Routes Open in Patagonia
New trekking routes in Patagonia allow you to traverse glaciers by foot, horse and boat.
Cruising the Amazon: Brazil’s Wild Rio Negro
From swimming with piranhas to searching out mystical pink dolphin, an Amazon cruise on the world's largest blackwater river is quite an adventure.
Monterrico, Guatemala: Surf, Sand, and Seafood
Adventure and black sand beaches await in the little-known town of Monterrico
Video: Following the Gringo Trail
The "Gringo Trail" refers to the well-trodden backpacker route within South America, named for the many Caucasian (gringo) travelers it attracts. In 2015, I spent three months on the trail, documenting my travels with...
Iquitos, Peru: Your Colorful Entry to the Amazon
A traveler to Iquitos, Peru, reflects that Iquitos may the most authentic Amazon city in Peru.
Chasing Whale Footprints in the Galapagos Islands
A mother whale and her calf make waves in the Galagagos Islands.
Hemisphere High: Climbing in the Andes
An arduous climb leads to the loftiest summit in the Americas.
Mandor Waterfalls: A Reason to Stay in Peru’s Aguas Calientes
Some travelers overlook Aguas Calientes, but this is why you'll want to visit.