Exploring Central & South America

Known as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’, Carnival time in Brazil unites extravagant displays with the rhythmic samba beat, creating a spectacular experience which has made its way to the top of many bucket lists. For almost 300 years, Brazil Carnival celebrations have been taking place, and every year it aims to be bigger, better, […]

Bahia is a sun-drenched and culturally exciting destination for a Brazil vacation with a beautiful coastline of white sandy beaches and tropical islands. Inland you will find the stunning Chapada Diamantina National Park, ideal for hikers and for those seeking a change from the sun, sea and sand of Bahia’s beaches. The lively state capital […]

Costa Rica, one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, is known for its pristine tropical beaches, cloud forests, and active volcanoes, yet the local cuisine is unrightfully cast into the shadows. Arriving in Costa Rica I found myself surrounded by fragrant Caribbean spices packing flavor into every bite. The local, truly satisfying tican dishes, […]

´My first time in Machu Picchu was in 1965, when I was 7 years old, I was here. It was the perfect moment to decide that I loved this place and had to do something here.

Every New Year’s, you go through the same routine. You set off on a quest to find the most epic way to bring in the New Year and yet, you wait until the last minute and end up in a less than thrilling gathering where you find yourself counting down the minutes until you can […]

Dreaming of a South America beach vacation? There are amazing places that you’ll love to soak up some fun in the sun! The only problem is deciding which one to choose. Let’s go through our top ten list of favorite sandy spots, in no particular order.

Sometimes, the best way to get to know a country is through your tastebuds. Latin America has all kinds of delicious treats on offer for both food and drink. There are a few staples that you’ll just have to try when you visit us down here, so let’s get you familiar with a few of […]

The jumping off points for the Amazon can be quite the attractions themselves. If you happen to have a couple extra days before or after your trip to the rainforest, there are plenty of activities to enjoy in some of these key spots. Let’s take a look at a few of those options below.

So you have big dreams of a Tarzan-like adventure in Costa Rica. You want to soar through the treetops on a zip-line, but you’re not quite sure where to go. We’re here to help! We’ve picked out the top places to have you touring this lush land, high in the air. Here are our favorite […]