Exploring Modest Montevideo in Underrated Uruguay
Uruguay is an underrated destination that is easy to miss on a map. Squeezed between the South American giants of Brazil to the north and Argentina to the south, it...
Walking Tour of the Historic Sights of Asunción, Paraguay
Asunción means ‘Assumption’ in Spanish – named for the date that Spanish settlers founded the city on 15th August 1537, the Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary. It is...
Journeying to the Middle of the World in Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador’s capital Quito is the perfect mix of stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and delicious cuisine. Quito is nestled high up in the Andes surrounded by views of snow capped...
Lost in the whimsical colors of colonial Cartagena, Colombia
During our annual corporate well-being week shutdown in August, I had the opportunity to embark on a short solo trip to Colombia and Ecuador, with the Caribbean city of Cartagena...
10 ways to take in the coastal caribbean charm of Cartagena
Colorful Cartagena is a vibrant coastal city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, offering visitors a blend of colonial charm, stunning beaches, and a thriving culinary and nightlife scene. Originally...
The Panama Canal – awestruck by a modern engineering marvel
The tumultuous history behind the Panama Canal Ever since the first Spanish Conquistadores landed in Latin America in the 16th century, there had been multiple efforts over the centuries to...
Exploring the sights of Panama City, Panama
On the way back from our visit to Peru we spent a short weekend in Panama exploring the sights and attractions of its capital Panama City. This city is an...
Marveling at the magical splendor of Machu Picchu, Peru
A visit to Machu Picchu in Peru has been one of the top destinations in our travel bucket list, and we were finally afforded the opportunity to make that a...
10 highlights of the Sacred Valley & Cusco, Peru
In preparation for our visit to Machu Pichhu, we had to first make our way to the city of Cusco high up in the Andean mountains. Urubamba is in the...
An intro to South America
Snapshots from my travels through 3 of South America’s unique nations and their cultures – Argentina, Brazil & Chile: La Boca, Argentina La Boca is a barrio in Buenos Aires...
