Colonia del Sacramento- Day Trip From Buenos Aires to Uruguay
All it takes is a day trip from Buenos Aires to Uruguay to be charmed by Colonia del Sacramento, one of Uruguay’s original towns. With cobblestone streets, plenty of colonial-era…
Visiting the Buenos Aires Japanese Garden- A Pretty Piece of Japan in Argentina
There are plenty of parks in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires but one of the most beautiful and tranquil spaces is the Buenos Aires Japanese Garden (Jardín Japonés de…
2 Weeks in Patagonia- Our Itinerary for Adventure in Argentina & Chile
I’ve always thought of Patagonia as the quintessential destination for adventure travel. With wild, windswept landscapes of rocky mountains, sprawling ice sheets, turquoise lakes, and vast treeless plains, there’s an…
Buenos Aires Bike Tour- Exploring Buenos Aires by Bike
Buenos Aires is a big, sprawling city and one of the best ways to see much of what it has to offer is by going on a bike tour. During…
Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier- A Spectacular Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
I’m always in awe of glaciers, so it’s no surprise that our day trip from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier was a highlight of our trip to Argentina. Perito…
Mount Fitz Roy Hike- Hiking to Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres in El Chaltén
El Chaltén, Argentina has so many fantastic hiking routes but there’s one trail that stands out above the rest- Sendero al Fitz Roy, the trail to Mount Fitz Roy and…
Hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park- How to See the Park on Foot
Tierra del Fuego National Park (Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego) is the southernmost national park in Argentina and one of the top attractions near Ushuaia, the world’s most southern city….
The W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park- How to Do the W Trek as Day Hikes
Torres del Paine National Park, in Chilean Patagonia, is an incredible destination for day hiking and overnight treks. One of the park’s most famous routes is the W Trek, a…
Grey Glacier Day Hike- Hiking to Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park is known for its impressive glaciers and beautiful lakes, and one of the best ways to experience both is by hiking to Grey Glacier (Glaciar…
French Valley Day Hike- Hiking to Mirador Frances in Torres del Paine National Park
The hike to the French Valley in Torres del Paine National Park is a scenic route that takes in plenty of quintessential Patagonia scenery, from glacier-fed turquoise lakes to distinctive…
Mirador las Torres- Hiking to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park, in Chilean Patagonia, is known for its spectacular hiking trails, but the most iconic hike is to Mirador las Torres, a lookout at the base…
Visiting the Magic Water Circuit in Lima- A Night of Fountains, Colour and Lights
Nearing the end of our 3 week trip to South America we spent some time in Lima, a city that didn’t really impress us apart from one (literal) bright spot-…
Cusco’s Historic Centre- Exploring the Capital of the Inca Empire
As the first stop on our 3 week trip to South America, Cusco was an introduction to the Inca history and Quechua culture that make Peru such a fascinating destination…
Ruins Near Cusco- 7 Archaeological Sites Worth Visiting
Cusco is the point of arrival for people wanting to visit Machu Picchu, the most famous Inca ruin in Peru, but there are many fantastic, lesser known ruins near Cusco…
Visiting Sacsayhuaman- An Inca Fortress in Cusco, Peru
The uphill walk from central Cusco to Sacsayhuaman was slow going, since our bodies hadn’t adjusted to the high altitude yet, but the excitement of seeing our first Inca ruin…
Photo of the Week: Sacred Valley, Peru
The Urubamba Valley is not simply an area to travel through en route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, it’s a destination in its own right. Known as the Sacred Valley of the…
One Day in Sucre- Things to Do in Bolivia’s White City
When I was researching possible destinations to visit in Bolivia, I stumbled across Sucre. Over and over again I read how Sucre was “The Most Beautiful City in Bolivia”. Intrigued,…
The Pisac Ruins- Gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
As we wandered through the colourful markets of Pisac, all I could think about was visiting the Pisac ruins. “No more shopping,” I urged Mike, “let’s get to the ruins!”…
Photo of the Week: San Pedro Apostol Church in Andahuaylillas, Peru
On our last day in Cusco we drove part of the Andean Baroque Route, a scenic road in the South Valley known for its four churches of the Andean Baroque…
A Walk in Moon Valley- La Paz, Bolivia
Take a name like Moon Valley, combine it with a penchant for unique landscapes, and you can bet I was intrigued to visit Valle de la Luna in La Paz,…