Most people head to Peru to hike Machu Picchu, but that's not the only legendary trek in the country. Not by a long shot. The Ausangate Peak is a monument of natural power and beauty, and many devo...

When visiting Ecuador, it’s easy to spend all your time in the Amazon rainforest or lounging on the pristine beaches. Not making time for the Quilotoa Loop, however, would be a mistake.

There's a vacation and then there's a journey. Make no mistake; Manchu Picchu is not a vacation. You certainly can do it in luxury lodges, on vista trains and with DLSR cameras, but that's not the ...

One of our staff members recently spent a week in the Galapagos. Enjoy these snippets from her trip journal about this once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with nature to hea...

Hiking the Inca Trail through the Andes takes you along ancient ruins on the most popular hiking trail in South America. Crossing the 125-square mile Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary showcases mou...

  There’s nothing worse than having to battle the effects of altitude sickness when you just want to enjoy the sights. However the reality is that a trip to Peru will probably result in a significa...

With glaciers wrapped around tall dark mountain peaks, and continual wind blowing through fields and forests, Patagonia's wild landscape may seem daunting and unconquerable. However, trekking Mount...

Patagonia. The name conjures a sense of awe and mystery. The expansive land at the bottom of Chile and Argentina, from calm meadows to rugged snow-capped mountaintops, Patagonia boasts some of the ...