Visiting the Sacred Valley of Peru
The Sacred Valley of Peru, nestled high in the Andes, offers a breathtaking tapestry of history, natural beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
South America
The Inca Fortress at Sacsayhuaman, Peru
Some walls of the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman are all that remain after the Spanish carried off most of the fortress to build their homes and churches in Cusco.
Reviving Travel: 20 Stories of Innovation from Destinations and Tour Companies
Twenty travel stories from destinations and tour providers about reviving travel after the long impact of the pandemic. From start-up companies to major destinations, new initiatives speak to the future of travel.
A Land-Based Tour of the Galapagos
Our land-based Galapagos tour informed us about the history of humans on the islands and the ongoing efforts to balance tourism with conservation. Still, we had plenty of time in and on the water and hiking in the interior.
Images of the Galápagos Islands
Sunsets, seascapes, wildlife dominate the images we brought back from our land-based tour of the Galápagos Islands
A Pleasant Introduction to Chilean Wine, from Laura Hartwig
We walked out a kilometer into the Chilean wine country from where we are staying in Santa Cruz to the Laura Hartwig vineyard to take the tour, but mostly, of course, to try the wines.
Welcome to the Jungle: the Mindo Cloud Forest, Ecuador
Traveling through Ecuador from Quito to the Mindo cloud forest can be both breathtaking and discouraging. From drab cityscapes to littering along the highway to the gorgeous, colorful cloud forest: here’s the journey.
2017: The Year in Photos
The past year was a bit strange for us as we traveled much less than we usually do. We made it to eight countries (not counting the U.S.) including only … Read more
Jumping into Salta, Argentina
When you think of Argentina, chances are Salta isn’t the first city to come to mind. But this town of 620,000 is eager to change that, and they are on … Read more
Visiting Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Sensations
With its back to the world, the town of Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of Argentina, casts its gaze to the South. From here, the southernmost city in the world, the big view is across the Beagle Channel, where Charles Darwin passed through, over the string of mountainous Chilean islands, and beyond to Antarctica. Close to town, find may other great views and hikes.