South America

So you’ve decided to go it alone. Maybe you’ve been forced into it, with a travel buddy bailing on you, or maybe you decided you needed a solo adventure. Either way, if it’s your fir…

Northern Cajamarca region in Peru is all set to host its traditional carnival which is expected to attract over 10,000 domestic and foreign tourists. The carnival will be held from January 18 to March…

With over 44 million people going hiking last year in the US alone, it’s clear to see that hiking is a very popular outdoor activity. One of the main positives of hiking is it’s not only a…

As Greenpeace warns of an environmental disaster in Chile due to “toxic fish farming”, its salmon farming industry must prove its commitment to environmental sustainability if it is to con…

TOURISTS whizz along the Malecón, Havana’s grand seaside boulevard, in bright-red open-topped 1950s cars. Their selfie sticks wobble as they try to film themselves. They move fast, for th…

Delicious Beef Burger with Cheese at Burger Heaven, New Westminster, BC (suburb of Vancouver) I’ve been to Burger Heaven a few times. My sister, who lives in the Vancouver area took me there. Bu…

Ever wanted to road trip to Canada? Our quick 4 step blog post will provide you with some essential trips to travel to Canada as an American, or anyone making the trip from the US to Canada. While Can…

Did you know that it takes 99,000 hours to make a bottle of tequila? That seemed like a high number when I saw the name of this premium tequila that’s the top of the Corralejo brand pyramid. Whe…

Want to get airport lounge access without having elite status on an airline? You can get in almost anywhere with a Priority Pass membership.It’s no secret that there are two clear tiers of servi…

Mario Benedetti, one of the most prominent figures in Uruguayan literature with Eduardo Galeano, once described his homeland, Montevideo, as “a provincial city.” A place that, even in thes…