The Grand Canyon: Hitting the North Rim Viewpoints
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…
Pisac Ruins: Walking the Agricultural Terraces and Stairs of the Incas
Cusco’s Sacred Valley is full of ancient sites that represent the rich history of the Incan civilization that occupied the area beginning around 700 years ago. There are many ruins…
Pastoruri Glacier: Touring Through Huascarán National Park
If you want to sit amongst the tallest peaks in Peru and admire the beauty of the Andes Mountains, Huaraz is the place for you. There is no shortage of…
Exploring Valley of Fire in a Day
Out of the vast stretch of plain, beige desert around Las Vegas jut the vibrant rocks of Valley of Fire State Park. This park is an absolute must-see if you…
Things to Do in Punta Del Diablo, Uruguay
A relaxing week at the beach was much wanted after being constantly on the go through Montevideo and Buenos Aires. While Punta Del Diablo is a popular summer destination in…
Samaipata Animal Refuge: A Second Chance at Zoologico el Refugio
Animal refuges have sprung up in the various jungle regions of Bolivia to help orphaned or illegally captured exotic Bolivian wildlife. During our stay in Samaipata, we headed just outside…
Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park: Why You Should Go in the Winter
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Hiking to Cape Final on the North Rim
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon has beautiful hikes and views every way you look. You can’t really go wrong with your choice of hikes and sightseeing activities, but…
Laguna Wilcacocha: Acclimating to Huaraz
Taxi drivers jangled their keys and badges in front of our faces, tour company representatives pushed wrinkled brochures into our hands, and all of the passengers shoved past each other…
Visiting Honanki Heritage Site in Sedona
There are quite a few cliff dwellings and sacred spots around Sedona. We wanted to explore as many as we could, but some of the monuments and sites were temporarily…