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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.
ROAM Luggage Review: Hard Facts About Our New Hard-Sided Luggage
We review our new ROAM expandable hard-sided luggage including pros and cons like ease of use, how it packs, color customization, and more.
Adventure Capital Travel Guide – Huaraz & the Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Our adventure capital travel guide to Huaraz, Peru includes best breakfasts, craft beer, hotels, hikes, and more in the Cordillera Blanca.
Adventure Town Travel Guide – Caraz & the Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Our adventure town travel guide to Caraz, Peru includes craft beer, where to sleep, hikes in the Cordillera Blanca, and much more.
Photo Essay: Punta Winchus and the Cordillera Blanca in Peru
Favorite photos from Punta Winchus in Peru including massive puya raimondii plants and a panoramic view of the Cordillera Blanca mountains.
The Incredible Shrinking Pastoruri Glacier – Cordillera Blanca, Peru
The Pastoruri Glacier is the only glacier in Huascarán National Park in Peru that you can reach in a vehicle--but it's receding fast.
Epic Drives: Through Cañon del Pato in Peru
Take an epic drive through Cañon del Pato in Peru including 35 tunnels in this tight and steep canyon where two mountain ranges meet.
Hiking Around Laguna Parón – Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Day hiking around Laguna Parón, the largest lake in Huascarán National Park in Peru, including an epic viewpoint and a lakeshore trail.
Hiking to Laguna 69 – Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Hiking to Laguna 69 in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru including trail notes and top lodges near this popular day hike to a glacier-fed lake.
Culture, Architecture, and History – Jesuit Missions Route, Bolivia
The culture-filled Jesuit Missions Route in Bolivia is home to some of the best-preserved mission churches and settlements in Latin America.
15 Amtrak Travel Tips for Long Distance Train Travel Across the US
15 Amtrak travel tips including train food, quirky passengers, and more to ensure better long-distance train travel across the US.
