It was Valentine’s Day, and walking through the botanical gardens of Santa Cruz was the perfect way for us to spend it. Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the Amazon Rainforest, and walking around the botanical gardens is…
The area around Page and Lake Powell is packed with incredible desert views, and Horseshoe Bend is definitely one of the most iconic. Hiking there is easy, it sits right near town, and it is posted all over social media–…
Los Frailes Beach is located just outside of Puerto López on Ecuador’s southern coast. It is often said to be the most beautiful beach in the country. Turquoise waters rise and ebb on the crescent-shaped stretch of sand that sits…
We woke up to a heavy rain, but it didn’t deter our mission to find the Coroico Cascadas. At the time of our visit, there was very little certainty on how to find the three waterfalls. We found some information…
Some of the world’s most incredible wildlife thrive on the coasts and isles of Ecuador and in the surrounding waters. Of course, the main attraction is the Galapagos Islands, but there is still plenty to do and see along Ecuador’s…
Slot canyons and washes are our absolute favorite type of hike, and there are plenty of canyons to be explored in and around Glen Canyon Recreation Area. Of course, there are the renowned slots like Antelope Canyon and Buckskin Gulch,…
The Sacred Valley outside of Cusco holds many modern and ancient treasures that make it quite the interesting place to spend time while visiting this area of Peru. The town of Maras and the old Incan agricultural terraces of Moray…
After experiencing the bustling city life of Buenos Aires, we flew down to Ushuaia to see what the southern tip of the country had to offer. While the city is clearly much smaller and quieter than Buenos Aires, there are…
There are many adventures to be had directly from Coroico, making this little town a great place to spend some time exploring the jungle. Climbing Uchumachi peak makes for a great day in nature, and the trail can be reached…
Some of Arizona’s history can be seen in the many Native American ruins around the state. Various tribes have established settlements across Arizona over thousands of years, and many of the archaeological sites are well preserved to this day. Tonto…
Dry and desolate deserts cover the southwestern corner of Bolivia. At first glance, it may seem like a vast stretch of nothingness. But this area is home to some of the most unique and beautiful views we have seen. In…
Updated Feb. 2026 After walking the busy streets of Buenos Aires and hanging out on Uruguay’s coast, we welcomed the cool, fresh air and tranquility of Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego, or Land of Fire, sits on the southernmost…