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Border Crossing 101: Yunguyo, Peru to Kasani, Bolivia
Road trip travel tips for the border crossing from Yunguyo, Peru to Kasani, Bolivia (near Copacabana and Lake Titikaka) including fees, procedures, and more.
What You Need to Know About Isla del Sol & Isla de la Luna in Lake Titikaka, Bolivia
How to visit Isla del Sol in Lake Titikaka in Bolivia, including what you'll see and what the current island dispute means for travelers.
City Travel Guide: Copacabana, Lake Titikaka, Bolivia
Use our brief travel guide to find out what do to, where to sleep, and what to eat in Copacabana, Bolivia on the shores of legendary Lake Titikaka.
Our Latest Work: Travel to Lima and Panama City & Luxury Hotels Galore
Our latest freelance travel stories cover Lima, Peru, Panama City, Panama, what to eat at the Mistura Food Festival, and luxury hotels around South America.
Inside the Andean Baroque Route Churches – Cuzco, Peru
Go inside the ornate Jesuit churches on the Andean Baroque Route near Cuzco, Peru to see opulent combinations of European Christian and Andean elements.
Photo Essay: Big Dreams and Tiny Treasures at the Alasita Market in La Paz, Bolivia
Inside the annual Alasita Market in La Paz, Bolivia where Andean traditions are celebrated and big dreams come in small packages.
Top Travel Gear of the Year 2018
12 outstanding pieces of travel gear that rose to the occasion and beyond on the road in 2018 including underwear, backpacks, shoes, speakers, and more.
Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2018 – Best Food & Beverages
Our 20 top food and beverage moments in Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia in 2018 including a mind-blowing bar, super sandwiches, a truly farm to table lunch and more.
Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2018 – Best Hotels
Spectacular suites, amazing amenities, and truly green initiatives - here are the top 10 hotels, and one great Airbnb rental, of 2018 in Peru and Colombia.
Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2018 – Top Travel Adventures in Peru & Colombia
Top Adventures of 2018: Snorkeling and diving in Colombia's Caribbean, visiting the remote site where the Incas made their last stand in Peru, and much more.
Where We’ve Been: 2018 Road Trip Recap in Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and the US
2018 was not a normal road trip year for us as we used planes, buses, and rental cars (in addition to our trusty truck) to explore Bolivia, Peru, the US, and Colombia.
A Truck Blessing, a Near Miss, and Happy New Year from the Trans-Americas Journey
Another year on the road comes to an end with a mileage milestone (200,000 miles and counting!), a truck blessing in Bolivia, and a near miss with the New York Times.