In a one-room dwelling of a shepard’s compound, a mountaintop shaman offers a New Year’s blessing and an unforgettable experience.
South America
Bookends of Redemption: Cruising from Brazil to Portugal
Two statues transformed a skeptic into a believer, encouraged a lukewarm Lutheran into a wanna-be Catholic and turned a ho-hum transatlantic crossing into a pilgrimage. Seeing one of these monuments at the beginning of the journey and a replica at the end of the passage filled me with faith when I had almost given up …
Swimming with Sea Lions in Peru
Thousands of sea lions make their home in the Palomino Islands of Peru. Swimming with them is something special — and they have a funny fetish with feet!
How to Travel Responsibly in the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are popular with travelers, but they need to be protected, not only those who live and work there, but also those who visit.
Biking through Chile’s Atacama Desert
Biking through Chile’s Atacama Desert, the driest desert on earth, may sound crazy, but for this young couple, it was an unforgettable adventure.
Galapagos Islands: A Stay at Caleta Iguana Hotel on Isabela Island
Kick back with some unusual locals at the Caleta Iguana Hotel on Isabela Island
Hiking in Patagonia: The 5 Top Treks
Patagonia is home to some of the most popular hiking trails in the world. Here’s our guide on the top hiking treks for beginner to advanced hikers.
Sandboarding in Chile’s Death Valley
In search of excitement with a side order of bruises? Strap a board to your feet and cruise down the sand dunes of Chile.
Chilling Out in Chiloé: A Story of Survival
Life is slower in Chiloé, a 40-island archipelago off the coast of Chile. This untouched countryside is perfect for those who like to travel off-the-beaten path.
Top 10 Things to See in Argentina
To fully experience Argentina, you’ll want to travel far from the streets of Buenos Aires. Here’s our insider’s guide on what to do and see in Argentina.
Gouchos and Estancias: Ranch Holiday in Argentina
These guest ranches in Argentina offer upscale rural style reminiscent of bygone days, when the gauchos, Argentina’s legendary cowboys, roamed the land.
Island Mysteries: Guide to Easter Island, Chile
Whether you call it Easter Island, Rapa Nui or Isla de Pascua, this little speck of land in the middle of the ocean has intrigued people for centuries. Here’s our guide to Easter Island