Visiting the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu often sits at the top of many bucket lists. After all, it is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. For the occasional traveler, sometimes ya gotta pick and choose your adventures. In most cases, vacation days and time are limited, therefore you really need…
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What You Should Know Before Visiting Salar De Uyuni
What is the Salar de Uyuni? Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world and is located in the southwest region of Bolivia. You may have seen mind-bending photos of the flats on social media or have been introduced to it in movies such as Star Wars, but what else should you…
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Surviving Death Road in Bolivia
Western Bolivia’s North Yungas Road was dubbed the “Death Road,” after consistently claiming a top spot on lists of the world’s most dangerous highways. Connecting La Paz to the low-lying region of Yungas, the road traverses through the mighty Cordillera Oriental mountain chain. Linking the Bolivian Capital to the Amazonian rainforest, it was cut in…
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What to Expect Hiking Peru’s Rainbow Mountain
You’ve seen the photo. A strikingly beautiful palette of colors is presented atop one of the summits on the Ausangate trek. A peak that rewards hikers with views for miles at its crown, stretching over the vast sierras of the majestic Andes. Know as Vinicunca, Winikunka, Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores, or simply,…
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Connecting with Locals in Medellín
When we touched down in Medellín, I remembered that a friend I had worked with in the past, Robby, had visited Colombia a few times. Travel is all about connections, and after recognizing that this could be a chance to connect with and even stay with a local in Medellín, I texted him. “What’s up…
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