Category: Latin America
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The Best of Travel in 2023
From the snow-packed glaciers of Patagonia to the star-strewn skies of the Sahara Desert, 2023 was an incredible year for travel. Over the course of the year, I visited 10 countries on three continents. Here’s a round-up of my favorite places in 2023: Favorite International Cities My favorite city abroad was Medellín, Colombia. Known as…
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Explore my city: Cusco, Peru!
From bustling metropolises to tiny villages, the Explore My City series invites you to discover new favorite places around the world. Where is Cusco? Cusco is a high-altitude city in southeastern Perú found near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountains. Sitting at 11,150 ft. (3,400 m) above sea level, the city was once the…
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Peru’s Rainbow Mountain: How to avoid the crowds
Whenever anyone asked me where I most wanted to visit in South America, I’d close my eyes, and this spot would appear in my mind. Rainbow Mountain, also known as the Montaña de 7 Colores, Vinicunca, or Winikunka, is one of the most visited sites in Perú, second only to Machu Picchu. The mountain gets…
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How to hike the Short Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Mountain
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Camino Inca/ Camino Inka/ Qhapaq Ñan) is a hiking trail that takes around five days to complete. The scenic, stone path takes you through high alpine and cloud forest landscapes to reach Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) before descending to Machu Picchu. If you’re short on time but still…
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Best Hikes in El Chaltén, Argentina’s Trekking Capital
El Chaltén is a haven for backpackers and known as the National Trekking Capital of Argentina. Here are some of its top hikes.
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Chile’s W Trek: 4-Day Itinerary from West to East
An overview of Chile’s W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park, hiking from west to east. This itinerary takes three days and four nights.
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A Guide to Hiking Chile’s W Trek in Torres del Paine
A quick guide to hiking Chile’s W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park in southern Patagonia. Here’s everything you need to know.
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12 lessons after a year of remote work and travel
I’ve traveled to three continents, 12 states, and 15 countries this year while working remotely. Here are 12 lessons I learned while on the road.
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6 Day Tours from Cusco, Peru (that aren’t Machu Picchu)
Here are six day tours from Cusco, Peru, that take you away from the popular path of Machu Picchu.
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Explore my city! Manizales, Colombia
From bustling metropolises to tiny villages, the Explore My City series invites you to discover new favorite places around the world. Today’s feature is Manizales, Colombia.
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The Art of Traveling Alone
“Are you traveling alone?” The elderly Asturian woman was dressed from neck to toe in black and held a wooden walking stick like mine. She seemed too fragile to be out in the forest by herself, much less chugging her way up this steep hill in northern Spain. “Yes, I am,” I said, wondering if…
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How to go abroad: Panama
In this interview, we focus on visiting Panama.