CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
La Fortuna 3-Day Itinerary: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, and Hot Springs
La Fortuna is a town in Costa Rica known for Arenal volcano, majestic waterfalls, and dreamy hot springs. The town is a great spot to base yourself for a few days on your trip to Costa Rica, with many unique
12 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a breathtaking country with countless activities you can do to experience the cloud forests, volcanoes, exotic animals, picturesque beaches, and mesmerizing waterfalls. Choose between active adventures such as zip-lining and hiking or spend time relaxing in hot
10-Day Costa Rica Itinerary: From Hot Springs to Cloud Forests
Costa Rica is a beautiful country with rainforests, cloud forests, volcanoes, and dreamy beaches. Ten days in Costa Rica is a good amount of time to see the highlights of the country. This 10-Day Costa Rica Itinerary will take you
The Ultimate 10-Day Colombia Itinerary
Colombia is an interesting country with beautiful nature, lush rainforests, stunning coastline, and exciting cities. Spend time hiking Cocora Valley, a valley near Salento with the tallest palm trees in the world. Explore La Candelaria and visit the Gold Museum
10 Best Things to Do in Medellin
Medellin is an exciting and vibrant city with great food, museums, art, and culture. Medellin has recently gone through a transformation which has made it a great international city to visit. Our favorite city in South America is Medellin, and these
Guide to Visiting Tayrona National Park
Follow this guide to plan your trip to Tayrona National Park, where you can find a mix of lush forest and breathtaking beaches. Tayrona National Park is a beautiful protected area in the north of Colombia. Figuring out how to
Guatape and Piedra Del Peñol in One Day: Day Trip from Medellin
Guatape is a colorful town about 1.5 hours from Medellin beside a beautiful lake. The lake surrounding Guatape is man made, created by a dam. Guatape has comfortable weather similar to Medellin but a little cooler, with temperatures typically in
Two Days in Salento: Coffee Farms and Cocora Valley
Salento is a colorful town west of Bogota, known for its coffee farms and the nearby Cocora Valley. Your two days in Salento will be the highlight of your trip to Colombia, filled with beautiful views, colorful houses, and great
Guide to Hiking Cocora Valley, Colombia’s Wax Palms
Hiking Cocora Valley was one of the highlights of our trip to Colombia. In Cocora Valley you will find Colombia’s Wax Palms, which can grow up to 200 feet tall and are the tallest palm trees in the world. The
The Ultimate Galapagos Islands Packing List: What to Pack for the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are incredible volcanic islands with animals that you won’t find anywhere else. Packing is always hard, but for the Galapagos Islands it is even more difficult to know what to pack because most likely none of your
How to Visit the Galapagos Islands On a Budget
The Galapagos Islands are volcanic islands known for the endemic species that Charles Darwin studied. The Galapagos Islands are made up of 13 main islands and 7 small islands, about 600 miles west of mainland Ecuador. Visiting the Galapagos Islands