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Is This the Oldest Inhabited Place in Peru? – Caral Archaeological Site, Peru

2022-06-10T14:34:01-04:00April 25, 2022|Peru|

The Caral Archaeological site in Peru dates back at least 5,000 years making it the oldest inhabited place in the country and a must-see for travelers.

Epic Drives: Laguna del Diamante in Argentina

2022-04-21T10:04:47-04:00April 21, 2022|Argentina|

Our epic drive to Laguna Diamante in Argentina included high altitude scenery, herds of guanacos, Maipo Volcano, and much more.

Border Crossing 101: Jama Pass from Argentina to Chile

2022-04-17T15:21:26-04:00April 17, 2022|Argentina, Chile|

How to cross the Jama Pass overland border crossing between Argentina and Chile including fees, procedures, insurance, and more.

Photo Essay: Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles, California

2022-03-25T14:51:34-03:00March 25, 2022|United States|

Explore Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles, California where tens of thousands of fiber-optic lights pulse and change color in rolling hills.

Where We’ve Been: February 2022 Road Trip Driving (and ferry) Route in Chile

2022-03-22T12:36:19-03:00March 22, 2022|Chile|

Our road trip in Chile in February 2022 included peak holiday traffic, pumas in Patagonia, and nearly 1,000 miles on a ferry.

Pyramids & Purgatory – Huaca Rajada and Túcume Archaeological Sites, Peru

2022-03-17T13:24:05-03:00March 17, 2022|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

2022-09-24T13:21:01-03:00March 12, 2022|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

2022-07-27T11:36:51-04:00March 2, 2022|Chile, Argentina|

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 [...]