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Esteros del Iberá, Argentina’s Wildlife Secret


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Posted by on March 9th, 2015

Many travelers, when considering the best place to view wildlife in South America, immediately think of the Amazon. It is true that the Amazon basin is one of the most bio-diverse places on earth, with a high concentration of diverse species. However, one aspect of visiting the Amazon is that the animals are well camouflaged… Read Full Post

Experience Buenos Aires Like a Porteño: 5 Tips for Enjoying the City


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Posted by on January 7th, 2015

So that we can offer the best possible experience to our clients, the team here at Vaya spends large periods of time researching and exploring the destinations we put together. Buenos Aires is one of my favorite places in all of South America and the place I currently call home. Sure, the economy has more… Read Full Post

Ecuador is the New Name in Artisan Chocolate


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Posted by on December 16th, 2014

When I think about really good chocolate (a not infrequent occurrence), my thoughts tend to drift toward Europe. Belgian chocolate, German chocolate, Italian chocolate: these are the gold standards of fine gourmet confectionery. These countries don’t actually produce the cocoa used in their products, however. Theobroma cacao, the cocoa tree, grows best in very particular… Read Full Post

Zen Birding in Santiago and Central Chile


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Posted by on December 5th, 2014

Keeping a lookout for different bird species where you are traveling can be a good way to stay in the moment, remain conscious of your surroundings and notice nature’s subtle reminders that you are far from home. While Chile doesn’t have as many bird species as some other countries in South America, there are interesting… Read Full Post

Ski Day at Valle Nevado


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Posted by on November 28th, 2014

Although the past few winters have been a bit shaky with low accumulations of snowfall in the mountains surrounding Santiago, Chile, the Andes Mountains generally boast some great ski seasons. This past winter I was able to head up to Valle Nevado Ski resort (less than an hour drive from Santiago) on two separate occasions…. Read Full Post

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