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South America

  • Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador (photo by Noam Levenson).
    The 5 Things I Learned Climbing Chimborazo, Ecuador's Highest Peak
  • Buenos Aires
    How To See Argentina in 30 Days
  • A woman posing on Eagle Beach in Aruba (photo: Brian Tromp).
    10 Aruba All-Inclusive Resorts for Your Next Trip
  • View of a volcano and Lake Atitlan from La Iguana Perdida
    From Central America to the White House: My 2014 Travel Highlights
  • Providencia, Colombia
    2015: A Wild Ride Through 16 Countries and One Life Reset
  • Dave in Copacabana, Brazil
    2016 Travel Highlights: Brazil, Oaxaca, Montreal, and More
  • Dave in Lima, Peru (photo by Kelly Lemons).
    Is Peru Safe To Visit?
  • How Missing a Bus Led Me to the Jesuit Ruins of Paraguay
  • The Second Time Was the Harm: My Misadventures in Paraguay
  • Kel seated on Huayna Picchu peak.
    Hiking Huayna Picchu, the Mountain Behind Machu Picchu
  • Buenos Aires
    The Importance of Hooking Up Abroad
  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu in Pictures: My First Trek to the Lost City
  • Plaza Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia
    Top 9 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Gringo in Latin America
  • Bird in Lake Sandoval, Tambopata (photo: Jean Vella).
    Exploring the Enchanting Amazon Rainforest in Peru
  • Downhill mountain biking Cotopaxi
    Mountain Biking Cotapaxi Volcano
  • Buenos Aires
    Final Thoughts: Argentina
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
    Final Thoughts: Patagonia Trip
  • king crab chowder
    The Best Food in Patagonia
  • Bolivian salt flats
    My Travel Year in Review: South America, 2012
  • ice climbing in patagonia
    Ice Climbing in Patagonia
  • perito moreno glacier
    Perito Moreno Glacier: Epic Images from Patagonia
  • Hiking Colca Canyon: A Test of Endurance in Peru
  • Cusco
    5 Tips for Traveling in Peru
  • Places I Still Want To See in Peru
  • Laguna Verde
    Bolivian Altiplano: Incredible Lagoons and Landscapes
  • Salar de Tara
    Salar de Tara: Landscapes of the Atacama Desert
  • San Pedro prison
    Marching Powder Book Review: Inside San Pedro Prison in Bolivia
  • tango porteno
    Tango Porteño Dinner Show in Buenos Aires (Review)
  • Cuy in Ecuador
    Eating Cuy Asado (Guinea Pig) in Ecuador
  • Santa Cruz de la Sierra
    Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a Relaxing City in Bolivia
  • Bus station in Quito
    7 Safety Tips for Riding the Buses in Ecuador
  • Maracuya sour
    Astrid and Gastón: The High Art of Peruvian Cuisine
  • Graffiti in Lima
    Graffiti and Street Art in Lima, Peru
  • Laguna Apoyo
    Top 10 Destinations in Latin America
  • Ceviche
    Favorite Peruvian Dishes
  • Mole with chicken in Oaxaca
    The Best Food in Latin America
  • Chile v. Argentina: Which Country Has the Better Wine?
  • Laguna Cañapa
    The Landscape of Bolivia in Ten Stunning Photos
  • Top 5 Public Transportation Systems in South America
  • Huascaran
    The Best Outdoor Activities in Peru
  • Wearing protective gear provided to us, including rubber boots and a battery-powered headlamp.
    Potosí Silver Mine Tour at Bolivia's Cerro Rico
  • Larco Museum
    September Hiatus

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Dave at Ahu Ko Te Riku on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile.

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