Exploring Central & South America

If you’re at all familiar with Greek mythology you’ll know that Odysseus was husband to the loyal Penelope and son of majestic Laërtes and Anticlea. A man whose perseverance, wit, and bravery took him on a ten year journey home after the epic Trojan War. The tales from his journey have inspired travelers for thousands […]

Touring The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu A stone’s throw beyond Cusco’s wonder is the Andean Sacred Valley, a riveting countryside where, as we’ve said before, “the Inca past meets Peru’s present.” Filled with trails, tiny villages, and arguably South America’s most important landmark – Machu Picchu, it’s an unmissable stop on your journey. Spend a […]

Explore Cusco A day or two spent in Cusco not only acclimates your senses to the heightened altitude, it allows you time to soak in the majesty of one of the ancient world’s most powerful kingdoms. Being built upon greatness was no light responsibility, the city’s friendly locals, unreal supply of alpaca goods, and heaps of delicious Peruvian […]

Visiting Lake Titicaca An old Andean belief says that Lake Titicaca was the birthplace of the sun, and it’s easy to see why the sparkling blue lake decorated and it’s intricate ancient history would inspire such a humbling legend. Pre-Inca traditions thrive on Lake Titicaca’s shores in the shadows of the sloping cathedrals, the brightly […]

Explore Colca Canyon The southern river canyon boasts some of the best trekking, rafting, and wildlife in the world, because of the canyon’s unbelievable depth and overhead Andean condor. A trip to Colca isn’t all adrenaline packed activities either, much like art, its rugged scenery houses many authentically, naturally occurring Peruvian hallmarks. While ambling through the green […]

Touring Arequipa Peru’s second-largest city lives under the sleepy shadow of the snowy El Misti Volcano and the international attention given to Cusco and Machu Picchu. But through it’s past earthquakes and relatively light tourist traffic, the city dazzles. When it comes to culinary tradition, a rich colonial history, and an alluring confidence, Arequipa’s unbeatable. As […]

Exploring Ica, Huacachina & The Nazca Lines In the middle of an arid desert in southern Peru, the dunes of Ica to the shores of Huacachina are an adventurer’s paradise. Traverse through sands and ancient landmarks on a guided dune buggy tour as the second stop along your Peruvian Odyssey. Tucked into Ica’s stark foothills, Huacachina […]

Why Explore Lima? Lima’s dry air is thick with effortless cool. Steeped in the beauty of colonial history, dressed in a long, dramatic coastline, and buzzing with one of the world’s best culinary lineups, it’s an enchanting whirlwind of a destination perfect for kicking off your Peruvian Odyssey. Sample the world’s freshest ceviche with a front […]

  The Best of Central America   With spring in full swing and summer quickly nearing, there’s no better time to start daydreaming up your next adventure. With shorter and more affordable flights popping up to Central America all the time, we thought we’d take the week to give you our best of Central America […]