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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.
Archaeological Exploration – Around Cuzco, Peru
See beautifully crafted fountains, a massive carved boulder, and one of the largest structures in the Incan world at these archaeological sites around Cuzco, Peru.
Photo Essay: Traditional Andean Textile Weaving in the Cuzco Region of Peru
Warning: after looking at this photo essay about traditional weavers and textiles in the Cuzco region of Peru you may be hooked on this beautiful craft.
Photo Essay: Hummingbird Parade in Ibarra, Ecuador
Check out this assortment of (far) larger-than-life hummingbirds in our photo essay from Ibarra, Ecuador.
City Travel Guide: Where to Drink in Cartagena, Colombia
Rely on our city travel guide about where to drink in Cartagena to find the best bars, craft cocktails, microbrews, and more in one of Colombia's most popular destinations.