Several years back, we drove past Picacho Peak during our first visit to Arizona and wondered if it could be climbed. When we moved to Phoenix, we finally made the trip to Picacho Peak State Park and made the hike…
A quick boat ride across the Rio de la Plata brought us from the busy scene of Buenos Aires to the more laid back cobblestone streets of Colonia del Sacramento. Like many tourists visiting this Uruguayan city, we only stayed…
Summer is around the corner and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon will soon open up. As soon as the snow melts enough and the road into the park opens, people flock from around the world to see the…
The stretch of the Andes Mountains that surrounds Cusco is absolutely breathtaking, making it a must to go out and see if you are in the area. We can’t all take one of the hikes to Machu Picchu though, whether…
Updated September 2024 **Update: As of February 2021, the visa requirement for U.S. Citizens has been reinstated. Tourists are granted a maximum stay by the immigration officer generally for 30 days. Tourists are only permitted a maximum of 90 days…
Cusco is the most-visited city in Peru, and we can definitely see why. The city holds precious history from Incan times, has a rich culture, boasts delicious local foods, sits in some of the country’s most beautiful landscape, and much…
Updated June 2023 **Update: As of February 2021, the visa requirement for U.S. Citizens has been reinstated. Tourists are granted a maximum stay by the immigration officer for 30, 60, or 90 days. Tourists are only permitted a maximum of…
Cathedral Rock is one of Sedona’s more popular hikes, and we completely understand why. This trail is short in distance and the views are incredible. But if you hate crowds like we do, the groups of people can sometimes draw…
Colonia del Sacramento is a popular coastal destination along the coast of Uruguay. Many Argentinian locals and travelers in Buenos Aires make the quick journey across the border to experience a little slice of what Uruguay has to offer. The…
When most people think of the Incans, Machu Picchu comes to mind. But, the Incans had a vast empire that stretched from southern Peru all the way into Bolivia and Ecuador. The people of this time left many ruins, artifacts,…
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. While the South Rim is the far more popular area to visit, we are here to hype up the North Rim for a few…
Great surf, cute beach houses, and long stretches of sand make Punta Del Diablo a great place to kick back and relax while in Uruguay. This little corner of the country is more laid back than busy Montevideo or the…