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Pyramids & Purgatory – Huaca Rajada and Túcume Archaeological Sites, Peru
Explore archaeological sites around Chiclayo, Peru including Huaca Rajada, Tucume, and horseback riding to an off-the-beaten-path dig.
Culture & King Kong – Chiclayo, Peru
Our travel guide to Chiclayo, Peru includes where to sleep, where to eat, and what to do in this cultural hub in northern Peru.
Where We’ve Been: December 2021 & January 2022 Road Trip Driving Route in Argentina & Chile
Though we were able to fly to the US in June of 2021 for six months to get vaccinated and see friends and family, closed land borders meant that our truck was stuck in Mendoza, Argentina where it had been since we arrived there in [...]
Beach Town Travel Guide – Mancora, Peru
Use our beach town travel guide to explore what to do, what to eat, and where to sleep in and around Mancora, Peru.
Beach Town Travel Guide – Cabo Blanco, Peru
Big fish, big celebrities (including Ernest Hemingway), and big waves are all good reasons to visit Cabo Blanco, Peru.
Photo Essay: Inside The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
Forget what you think you know about airport hotels and go inside the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport for '60s style, runway views from bed, and more.
Why Renting Camera Gear is Perfect for Travelers (Not Just Pros)
Top reasons why renting camera gear for travel is a great idea--from saving money to test driving new stuff--even if you're not a pro.
Dunes, Beaches, Birds, and Lunch – Paracas National Reserve, Peru
How to explore the Paracas National Reserve in Peru including getting around, when to visit, and a delicious insider lunch tip along the way.
Poor Man’s Galapagos – Islas Ballestas, Peru
Tour Islas Ballestas in Peru to see the birds, sea lions, and other marine life that make some people call this area a poor man's Galapagos.
Beach Town Travel Guide – Paracas, Peru
Our beach town travel guide to Paracas, Peru includes when to go, what to do, what to eat, and where to sleep on any budget.
Best Adventure Travel, Hotels, And Food of the Trans-Americas Journey 2021
Our best travel of 2021 list includes adventures, hotels, food, and beverages from a year of minimal yet meaningful travel.
Stoned Stones – Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Site, Peru
Explore the Chavin de Huantar archaeological site, one of the oldest and most important cultural sites in Peru.
