Colombia is a stunning country, but for a long time it was a dangerous place for tourists. With drug lords practically ruling the country, traveling to Colombia for fun and sightseeing was simply not an option. But today, two weeks in Colombia will give you a great taste of what this country has to offer! …
South America is an incredible place to visit. There’s such an astonishing variety of cultures, environments and wildlife that it has something to offer everyone—especially those in search of adventure. Nowhere is this spirit of adventure better captured than the stunning region of Patagonia. Located at the southern tip of the continent, and straddling both …
5 Incredible Adventures in Patagonia—Kayaks, Pumas & Andean Condors! Read More »
Every year, thousands of people every year extend their Peru holidays into Bolivia in search of even bumpier roads and even ropier vehicles. Transportation aside, Bolivia has a huge amount going for it if you’re a tourist. Bolivia has some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in South America. If you want to see giant salt …
Crossing From Peru to Bolivia: Crossing Titicaca or By Road? Read More »
Brazil can be hard work. All those miles of golden beaches, the palm trees swaying in the tropical breeze, the ice-cold beers and endless caipirinhas… It takes it out of a guy, really, it does. As you watch the sun sink into the ocean after yet another day in paradise, something deep inside you yearns …
Jurassic Park! Trekking in the Chapada Diamantina Read More »
Once upon a time, the United States was a little like Bradley Cooper in Limitless; they sort of did what they wanted, and…well…I actually never saw the movie, but, basically, they were pretty powerful. Meanwhile, across the ocean, the Germans were working on developing the Kryptonite that would bring down Limitless America (that was …
End of the Road: Going Down to the Darien Gap on the Inter-American Highway Read More »
The yin & the yang, the ball & the cup, the Tom & the Jerry, they all represent the eternal concept of balance that lies at the heart of our quest for the enlightened life. This notion of balance should be in the minds of all adventure travelers, because as the saying I just made …
Maybe it’s because I’ve been living in the suburbs for too long, but I find myself curious about the state of the world’s slums and ghettos. To me, there’s just something more imminent and real about areas where your cushy existence isn’t guaranteed. While I realize that living in squalid conditions is nobody’s dream, it …
