Mashpi Lodge in the Garden of Ecuador—a Megadiverse Campus Forget the steamy image of a jungle-encased adventure lodge with creaky wooden floors and rustic bathrooms. Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge’s spare-but-luxurious cubist layout could double as a contemporary art museum, but draped… Bruce Northam , January 13, 2015
Countdown to Rio Contest Win a trip for two to Rio de Janeiro in LATAM Airlines Group’s Countdown to Rio There’s lots of attention on Brazil these days. It’s currently playing host to the… Johnny Jet , June 23, 2014
Tips on José Ignacio, Uruguay—a chic, bohemian holiday destination Located 12 miles northeast of the bustling town of Punta del Este, José Ignacio has become Uruguay’s most coveted holiday destination over the last five years. The prime time to visit… Kim Kessler , April 4, 2014
Galápagos Touring 101 I recently took an Intrepid tour to the Galápagos Islands. For those of you who don’t know, they’re located about a thousand miles off the Ecuadorian coast in the Pacific… Jeffrey Groberman , March 24, 2014
The Vines of Mendoza, a new resort in Argentina Over New Year’s, I was fortunate to be among the first to stay at the brand new The Vines of Mendoza, a resort and spa located in Mendoza’s wine-rich Uco Valley… Kim Kessler , March 3, 2014
Travel Video of the Week: Untamed Winds Untamed Winds comes to us from a trio of German friends and filmmakers—Vincent Urban, Clemens Kruger and Stefan Templar—documenting their recent four-month trip through South America. The 31-year-olds, who earned… Johnny Jet , October 1, 2013
A Fresh Cup in Colombia’s Coffee Triangle I’m not a coffee drinker. Never have been. In fact, if I can claim any caffeine loyalties, they’d be with tea, what with my comically British ancestry and tenures living… Ian Livingston , February 19, 2013
Is Colombia Safe for Travelers? Is Colombia safe for travelers? If you’ve ever heard the name Escobar, or FARC, or seen Blow, this question might give you pause. And that’s okay. Your safety is always worth… Ian Livingston , February 18, 2013
Accentuating Your Bogotá Experience Boh-goh-TA. The emphasis is on the last syllable in Bogotá, Colombia’s emerging capital, and that’s important. The failure to confidently push out that last “a”—to release the city’s name on… Ian Livingston , February 18, 2013
Cali, Colombia with a Side of Salsa In America, “Cali” is an abbreviated form of California. You may not always feel good about hearing it, but if the term is dropped on Uncle Sam’s turf, chances are… Ian Livingston , February 18, 2013
10 Obscure Maya Ruins to visit in 2012 The Maya people are renowned for the accuracy of their calendar and their knowledge of the solar system. And of course, they’re known for the infamous date of December 21st,… Ben Stagg , October 18, 2012
Cartagena, Colombia: Where the Caribbean meets Latin America Tourist Towns – we’ve all been to one. These are the places where we’re herded in groups through areas that found their way onto the well-worn tourist track. These places… Anna Stancioff , June 29, 2012
One perfect day in Bogota, Colombia I recently returned from a short visit to Bogota, Colombia – I was there for less than 48 hours. My friends and family all asked: what could one possibly do… Anna Stancioff , June 29, 2012
An Interview With John J Curtin, My Dad, The Cape Horner: His Journey Sailing Around South America I wanted to interview my dad, John Curtin about his 16,000 mile sailing excursion in 2002-2003 because even though it is almost ten years later, he still talks about this… Melissa Curtin , June 17, 2012
Cultural Highlights of Medellin, Colombia Medellin pronounced “Meda-jean” in Colombia, South America is a vibrant city located in a valley about 626 miles northeast of Bogotá and about an hour and a half from the… Melissa Curtin , May 14, 2012
