When most think of hiking to ruins in South America, the majority look no farther than Peru and its Machu Picchu. However, Peru is not alone with impressive hiking trails to amazingly preserved ruins. That’s why I chose to go to the Caribbean coast of Colombia and into the Sierra Nevada near Santa Marta. I…
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Three Must Do Activities for Any Trip to Chile
Chile is a vast country with a deep cultural history and vast expanses of natural landscape. Stretching down the Eastern coast of South America with the South Pacific Ocean pounding the shore and bordered by Argentina and Bolivia, it’s filled with must-visit locations for any adventurer. For a whistle-stop tour of all the highlights, here…
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Patagonia – Explore Chile’s Unbound Nature
If you’ve ever wanted to know what the end of the world looks like, you’ll find it in Patagonia. Located at the Southern tier of the Andes Mountains near the tip of Chile, Patagonia is where the Southern Hemisphere, Pacific Ocean, and the Straight of Magellan combine their powers to concoct unbelievable landscapes. In one…
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Explore the Riches of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast
When you think of Colombia, the first few items that come to mind are Juan Valdez and coffee, Pablo Escobar and Narcos on Netflix, and your vague memory of high school history and the Spanish quest for gold in the Americas. However, the true richness and jewels of Colombia are on its Northern Caribbean Coast.…
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3 Hidden Gems in Ecuador
Are you looking for the off-the-beaten-path, lesser known places to explore in Ecuador? Perhaps you have already done the Galapagos Islands, but want to see what else Ecuador has to offer. That's a perfect reason to dive into this post that my peer travel writer, Sara Dobak, has created for us. Let's travel to Ecuador…
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Colombia and the Four Elements
Sí sí señores, I do have a Colombian stamp in my passport; however, my knowledge is based on a little over a week where I celebrated my 40th birthday hiking to the Ciudad Perdida (Colombia's version of Machu Picchu). So in order to provide you with the best of adventure travel advice for Colombia, I…
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3 Adventures You Must Experience in Bolivia
Although both my passport and I love exploring South America, we have yet to visit every country. I often times get sucked into one country with a longer trip and a deeper dive; thus, allowing for many friendships, but fewer countries. That's exactly why I reached out to peer traveler and writer, Sara Dobak, who…
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Look Up Reminder from 11,000 Feet in Cusco Peru
You are in luck! This post is a 241. It is a dose of inspirational advice with a side dish of adventure travel tips for those interested in going to high elevations, in particular, Machu Picchu, Peru. Enjoy this #LookUp reminder, which is an excerpt about elevation sickness from my recent book, Cubicle to Cuba…
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My Shining Moment in Patagonia Chile
My Shining Moment in Patagonia Chile At the top of Torres Del Paine National Park in the winter of 2011, I had a celebration. After three days of hiking along increasingly changeable mountainous terrain and glacier fed lakes – all the while experiencing everything from snow and rain, to summer sun and wind – I…
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Inspirational Travel to Machu Picchu Peru
Having just returned from my first Machu Picchu experience, I must say, it was inspirational. You have probably heard the quote, "Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by those that take your breath away." And, that quote sums up Machu Picchu on so many levels. Let me paint you the picture…
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