South America

11 safety tips for traveling in Colombia

Many worry about safety when travelling in Colombia. However, taking a few precautions you can enjoy a stress free vacation. Colombians often use the expression “no dar la papaya”. Literally, it...

Visiting the Valley of the Souls, Bolivia

The city of La Paz, Bolivia is shaped like a basin, with a symmetrical half on the northern part towards El Alto. Lake Titikaka, the world's highest navigable lake in the world is less than 90 miles...

Visiting Northeast Brazil

There is a Brazil that few people knows. Far from Rio da Janeiro, far from the Carnival of Bahia, far from the Amazon, there is a wild Brazil, very rich of natural history, a Brazil that leaves...

Traveling to Patagonia: The Lakes District

Patagonia is a region of commanding wilderness. Famous for its glaciated Andean peaks, inland lakes, and large dormant volcanoes. Patagonia has gained a huge amount of cultural attention. Its...

How to Crush Your Colombian Hiking Adventure

It’s always fun to get outdoorsy when you’re visiting a new country —especially when your daily regime consists of a 9-5 desk job. But when it comes to booking a stellar hiking adventure, there...