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Tag Archives: South America
Trekking To The Clouds: An Inca Trail In Argentina
The following morning, I set out with my companions to embark on the exhilarating Trek to the Clouds! This trek was developed based on the famous “train to the clouds” that used to run through the high Andes connecting Salta … Continue reading
Gastronomic Delights and Mummies in Salta, Argentina
Once back in Salta, I had just enough time to visit the fascinating MAAM (Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña de Salta, Salta Museum of High Altitude Archeology), experience some of the incredible local restaurants and head off to the … Continue reading
Posted in Aconcagua, Argentina, Chile, Family Travel, Inca Trail, South America, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Archeology, Argentina, Chile, Food, Foodie, Gastronomy, inca trail, Mountaineering, Mummies, Salta, South America, Trekking, Trekking to the Clouds
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Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 2
This morning we awoke to the mountain mist lifting from the rustic fields stretching out around Cachi. We piled into Jorge’s 4×4 and set off on the windy roads towards the famous high altitude vineyards of Donald Hess’ Colome. (Read … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Family Travel, Luxury, South America, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Argentina, Argentina Wine, Cafayate, Chile, Colome, Family Adventure, Foodie, Girl Trips, High Altitude Wine, Romantic Travel, Salta, South America, Wine, Women Travel
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Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 1
Arriving in Salta, located in northwest Argentina, from Buenos Aires always turns my world upside down. It had been three years since I was in Salta last. Salta is one of Argentina’s best kept secrets for nature and adventure enthusiasts … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Luxury, Trekking, Trip Journals
Tagged Argentina, Cachi, family travel, female travel, Foodie, Hiking, Independent travel, Malbec, Salta, South America, Trekking, Wine, Women Travel
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NEW TRIP: 6-Day The Dientes Trek
Experience what has been called the best trek in Patagonia on this nature-lover’s paradise trek! Walk through the Dientes de Navarino massif at the far end of South America, trekking along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, … Continue reading
NEWS Brazil Visa Process Simplified For US Citizens
Great news for travelers wishing to visit Brazil! The Brazilian visa process will now be easier. North American tourists wishing to visit Brazil will no longer have to spend time and money to travel to Visa Centers and Brazilian consulates … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Family Travel, News, South America
Tagged American Brazil Visa, Brasil, Brazil, Brazil News, Brazil Visa, South America
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Top 5 Treks in Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine, Patagonia: one of the most stunning places on Earth. When planning a trip to Patagonia, at times it can be overwhelming to choose which hikes to do while visiting Torres del Paine National Park; you want to … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, South America, Trekking
Tagged Argentina, Chile, El Calafate, Hiking, Patagonia, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, South America, Top Treks, Top Trips, Torres del Paine, Trekking, W-Trek
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You Won’t Believe These Amazing Sand Dune Pools of Brazil!
Lencois Maranheses, Brazil. The name of this park makes reference to the immense dunes that look like a bed sheet (lençóis) spread across the land. Near São Luis, Brazil this park is divided into Grandes Lençóis and Pequenos Lençóis, separated … Continue reading
NEW: Hot Air Balloon Rides Over the Atacama Desert, Chile
Have you ever wanted to go on a magical hot air balloon ride over an exotic landscape? A whole new stunning world will be revealed to you on this epic trip extension, which offers the perfect complement to any of … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Luxury, South America
Tagged Adventure Travel, Atacama, Chile, Hot Air Ballooning, Luxury Travel, San Pedro de Atacama, South America, Unique Travel
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