Trip Highlights

Returning from the Buenos Aires of Europe


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Posted by on July 25th, 2012

I just returned from a week in Paris and it’s interesting to compare notes on this famed metropolis and it’s Argentinian counterpart (sometimes referred to as the Paris of South America).  First off, what a beautiful city Paris is!  It’s difficult for any city to compare architecturally to the grandeur of Paris, but Buenos Aires… Read Full Post

Traveler Interview: A Wisconsin Family’s Meaningful Brazil Adventure


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Posted by on June 27th, 2012

Louise Mollinger recently returned from a special trip to Brazil with her daughter Fabiana. Louise adopted Fabiana in the Brazilian town of Goiania 30 years ago, and this was their first trip back. The story was really quite moving and we thought it would be worth sharing. What was the purpose of your trip? Louise:… Read Full Post

Cuenca, Ecuador: A Lot More Than Pretty Churches


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Posted by on June 27th, 2012

A comment I’ve now heard more than once about Cuenca, a city in southern Ecuador, is that it is “Ecuador’s Cusco.”  The comparison is apt, because both cities have thriving colonial centers and histories that long pre-date the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The diversity of people that you see in both places reflects the… Read Full Post

Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama – Not Just Another Desert!


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Posted by on June 26th, 2012

Many Americans skip the town of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, reasoning that they’ve already seen deserts in the western U.S. Most visitors to the area are Europeans. My fellow Americans, having been there, I can tell you that you are missing something special. The Atacama Desert is the driest in the world… Read Full Post

3 Outstanding Lodges In Torres del Paine National Park


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Posted by on June 15th, 2012

When you travel to the southern extreme of the continent to experience the wild, natural beauty of Patagonia, you’ll have some quite extraordinary options for places to stay. Having recently come back from an inspection trip, here are my top 3 picks for a lodge-based trip in Torres del Paine National Park (the jewel of… Read Full Post

Antisana Reserve: Great 1 Day Galapagos Extension


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Posted by on June 5th, 2012

If you are doing a Galapagos cruise and would like to add an extra day to see a bit more of Ecuador, the magnificent Antisana Ecological Reserve is a strong contender for “best day trip” outside of Quito. The two most popular day trips from Quito are to Mount Cotopaxi National Park (famous for its… Read Full Post

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