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Peru with Kids: My Guide to Planning a Peru Family Trip

Peru with Kids: My Guide to Planning a Peru Family Trip

For intrepid parents planning an adventurous Peru family trip, this is my comprehensive guide to traveling Peru with kids.

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15 Best Places to Visit in Peru

15 Best Places to Visit in Peru

Planning a trip to Peru but have no idea where to go? Having traveled all over Peru, we have come up with this list of best places to visit Peru. Peru is the stuff of dreams: ancient ruins remain immaculately preserved on the high-altitude mountains of the Sacred Valley, alpacas roam freely in c[...]

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How to Visit the Peruvian Amazon 

How to Visit the Peruvian Amazon 

The Peruvian Amazon is one of the Earth’s wildest regions, where wildlife roam freely in unexplored jungles and flowing rivers. Based on our recent trip to Peru, here’s our guide on how to explore the Peruvian Amazon. 

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My 10-Day Peru Itinerary

My 10-Day Peru Itinerary

Planning a trip to Peru but no idea where to start or begin? Check out my detailed 10-day Peru itinerary that packs in the country's best adventures.

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Things to Do in Lima, Peru

30 Cool Things to Do in Lima, Peru

Any trip to Peru starts in its capital city, Lima. This is my comprehensive guide to the Peruvian capital and a comprehensive list of things to do in Lima.

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How to Visit Galapagos Islands: Travel Guide

How to Visit Galapagos Islands: Travel Guide 2025

The Galapagos Islands are some of the best wildlife destinations in the world. Here’s a detailed guide on how to visit Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands are one of the most beautiful and unique places I’ve ever been. Having been isolated from the world for thousands of years, they are[...]

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Colombia Itinerary: A Detailed Guide for 10 Days in Colombia

Colombia Itinerary: A Detailed Guide for 10 Days in Colombia

Explore the best of Colombia with this 10-day Colombia itinerary compiled by my friends Dorene and Troy from Travel Life Experiences.  Colombia has become quite a popular place to travel in recent years because of its own reinvention. Since the end of the 50-year civil war, there is a[...]

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Fun Things to Do in Bogota, Colombia

22 Fun Things to Do in Bogota, Colombia 2025

Bogota doesn't have the best reputation, but give it a chance and it will win you over. Go under its surface with this list of fun things to do in Bogota, Colombia.

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Things to Do in Medellin, Colombia

22 Things to Do in Medellin, Colombia

Medellin has come a long way to become one of the coolest cities in South America. Get to know the city inside out with my list of things to do in Medellin, Colombia.

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Cool Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia

33 Cool Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia 2025

It’s impossible to not fall in love with Cartagena. Get to know the city inside out with my list of fun things to do in Cartagena Colombia.

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Jardin, Colombia: My Guide to the Cutest Town in the Coffee Triangle

Jardin Colombia: The Cutest Town in the Coffee Triangle

Jardin is rarely on the conventional tourist trail — that’s precisely its appeal. Here’s my complete guide to Jardin, Colombia. Coming from Medellin, you’ll welcome the slower pace and laidback atmosphere in Jardin, Colombia. At just four hours away from the big city, the quaint colonial[...]

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Two Weeks in Argentina Itinerary & Guide

Two Weeks in Argentina Itinerary & Guide

Argentina expat Erin Mushaway from Sol Salute shows us the best of the country with this two-week Argentina itinerary. Argentina is a massive country that offers something for literally everyone. It's possibly the most diverse country in South America, home to spectacular mountains, enormous gla[...]

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Brazil Itinerary: My Guide to 2 Weeks in Brazil

Brazil Itinerary: My Guide to 2 Weeks in Brazil

Dive into Brazil's vibrant beaches, wild jungles and islands with this all-encompassing Brazil itinerary that will show you the best of Brazil in 2 weeks! Brazil is the largest country in South America, encompassing around half of the continent's land area and population. Spread out over a large lan[...]

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Pantanal Jaguar Safari: How to See Jaguars in the Pantanal, Brazil

Pantanal Jaguar Safari: How to See Jaguars in the Pantanal, Brazil

The Pantanal boasts the highest concentration of wildlife in South America. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do a Pantanal jaguar safari, by Dave & Becca from Bring Us That Horizon. The Pantanal is often outshone by the Amazon rainforest, in fact, the Pantanal may well be Brazil’s best-kept[...]

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My 2-Week Ecuador Itinerary

My 2-Week Ecuador Itinerary

Welcome to Ecuador, a land of contrasts and natural wonders that never cease to amaze. Here's our 2-week Ecuador itinerary that will show you the best of Ecuador.

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Galapagos Islands with kids: How to Plan a Galapagos Family Trip

Galapagos Islands with Kids: How to Plan a Galapagos Family Trip

Traveling the Galapagos Islands with kids is an epic, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s my guide to planning the perfect Galapagos family trip! At 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are some of the best wildlife destinations in the[...]

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Your Guide to Rio Carnival

My Guide to Celebrating Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Celebrating Carnival in Rio de Janeiro was one of my coolest travel experiences I've ever had! Here's a detailed guide on how to be a part of the world's biggest party. Samba music suddenly blasts through the speakers and the crowd goes wild. On the Sambadrome’s runway, the Carnival king and que[...]

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How to Visit Easter Island: A Complete Travel Guide

How to Visit Easter Island: A Complete Travel Guide

Easter Island remains one of my favorite places in the world. Here's how to visit Easter Island and everything you need to know to plan a trip there. Easter Island is a place that has captivated my imagination since I was a little girl — and I'm thrilled to finally get here. Standing in isolation[...]

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34 Fun Things to Do in Cusco, Peru

34 Fun Things to Do in Cusco, Peru

Get to know the Inca capital with this detailed Cusco travel guide, including where to stay and the best things to do in Cusco.  As the capital of the Inca empire, Cusco was known as the "navel of the world". A visit to this ancient city and its nearby ruins will transport you back to the mystical[...]

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How to Get to Machu Picchu in 2022

How to Get to Machu Picchu in 2025

With new restrictions, it's not as easy to get to Machu Picchu as it used to be. Here is my detailed guide on how to get to Machu Picchu. A trip to Peru is not complete without visiting Machu Picchu, where you can traipse through its ancient stone paths and walk in the footsteps of the Incas. One o[...]

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My Guide to Sacred Valley, Peru: Best Things to Do  [2022]

My Guide to Sacred Valley, Peru: Best Things to Do in 2025

You can't come to Peru without exploring the Sacred Valley. Here's my guide to the Sacred Valley, Peru, including the best things to do and best villages to stay in. High up in the Peruvian Andes lies the Sacred Valley, a dramatic area chocked full of rugged landscapes, speckled with ancient Inca ru[...]

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Two Weeks in Chile: My Itinerary

The Perfect 2-Week Chile Itinerary

Explore the best of South America with an adventure-packed 2-week Chile itinerary from Chile expert, Steph Dyson. 

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Where to Stay in Cartagena 2021

Where to Stay in Cartagena, Colombia

For those wondering where to stay in Cartagena, here is a complete guide on the best places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia, for different budgets. Hot, sultry and electrifying, Cartagena is a vibrant city bursting with character, culture, and history. The Caribbean sweetheart is ridiculously charmin[...]

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Is Colombia Safe to Travel Now? [2021]

Is Colombia Safe to Travel in 2025?

Is Colombia safe to travel in 2021? In this post, I discuss the dangers of Colombia and how safe it is to travel Colombia, amidst the pandemic and nationwide protests.

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My Complete Guide to Torres del Paine, Chile

My Complete Guide to Torres del Paine, Chile

Visiting Torres del Paine, Chile, is a dream come true for many outdoor and nature lovers including myself. Here is my complete guide to Torres del Paine Chile. Torres del Paine, Chile’s most famous national park, is a spectacular region packed to the brim with adventure. Most people including m[...]

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13 Things to Do in Georgetown, Guyana

13 Things to Do in Georgetown, Guyana

Most people who travel to Guyana head straight into its jungle — but its capital Georgetown makes a good introduction to the country. Here are the best things to do in Guyana. Best Things to Do in Georgetown An Introduction to Georgetown, Guyana The capital city of Guyana, Georgetown,[...]

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What to Pack for Guyana

What to Pack for Guyana

For an adventurous trip in Guyana, you need to make sure you pack as light as possible and still have everything you need. Here’s what to pack for Guyana. So you’re all booked for your Guyana adventure and it’s time to start packing. But what should you pack for an adventure-themed trip in[...]

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10 Days in Guyana: My Itinerary & Tips

10 Days in Guyana: My Itinerary & Tips

Planning a trip to Guyana? Here's a detailed 10-day Guyana itinerary from my friend Giulia Cimarosti who has just returned from an epic adventure. Guyana: raw, wild and untamed. As cliche as it sounds, Guyana is the best-kept secret of South America. Not many have heard of it, or can point[...]

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Guyana Travel: My Detailed Guide & Tips

Guyana Travel: My Detailed Guide & Tips

Any trip to Guyana is a real adventure. This Guyana travel guide from my friend Giulia Cimarosti will help you plan an epic journey to this unexplored country. If you're looking to explore WAY off the beaten path, Guyana might just be your answer. As Guyana has yet to be discovered by[...]

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Exploring the Cocora Valley in Colombia by Jeep

Exploring the Cocora Valley in Colombia by Jeep

Salento’s main square sits at the foot of a hill, surrounded by colonial buildings-turned-cafés and oblea carts selling wafers dripping with caramelo. A child throws a handful of rice in the air and pigeons appear seemingly from nowhere, cawing and diving for their treat. At the head of the squar[...]

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