Talk about Peru with any traveler and they'll mention Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, and ayahuasca ceremonies in the Amazon. But tell them you are going to stay in Lima for a week and you can expect a strange look. It's true that Lima doesn't have a reputation as a magnificent city, but I'm not in Peru for hiking trails like regular tourists. I'm on a mission to take … [Read more...] about Graffiti and Street Art in Lima, Peru
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Win a 10-Day Patagonia Adventure in Chile
Editor's note: This contest is brought to you in partnership with LAN Airlines. Explorers have marveled at it. Adventurers think of it as a small (or pretty big, actually) slice of heaven. How will you react to Patagonia? Win this impressive sweepstakes, and you'll have your answer. The lucky winner--and a guest--of our Hike, Bike, Kayak, Sip Chile...Patagonia Edition … [Read more...] about Win a 10-Day Patagonia Adventure in Chile
Win a 9-Day Culinary Adventure in Chile
Editor's Note: The following contest is brought to you in partnership with LAN Airlines. If you're not a food lover and Chile-phile before this 9-day trip, you will be after it. Should you be fortunate enough to be the Grand Prize Winner of our Chile a la Carte Sweepstakes, you and a guest will take a trip your palates--and your spirits--will never forget. The trip begins … [Read more...] about Win a 9-Day Culinary Adventure in Chile
8 Inspiring Reasons to Visit Salta
Argentina’s northwest corner certainly packs a punch. There are many reasons to visit the province of Salta. It boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, with vast mountains and valleys, and has a rich cultural heritage from Incan and other indigenous cultures. To inspire you, here are eight reasons to visit Salta. 1. Salta City The capital of Salta, … [Read more...] about 8 Inspiring Reasons to Visit Salta
Arigato: A Sushi Pioneer in Colombia
He came from Yokohama almost 20 years ago, hoping to contribute a bit of the culture from his native Japan, something he felt was a growing trend worldwide. Now he's celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his own Japanese and sushi restaurant in Bogotá, and he just moved to a great new site, the spoils of his success. Meet Kenji Tokai, the founder of Arigato, home to the … [Read more...] about Arigato: A Sushi Pioneer in Colombia
