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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.
Our Latest Work: Argentina Road Trip, Penguins of Patagonia, Quito, Mendoza, and More
Our latest freelance travel stories cover an Argentina road trip, penguins of Patagonia, reasons to travel to Quito and Mendoza, and more.
Epic Drives: The Southwest Circuit in Bolivia
Adventure travel on the Southwest Circuit drive in Bolivia including flamingos, geysers, hot springs, our day-by-day itinerary, and more.
Adventures on the World’s Largest Salt Flat – Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Uyuni Salt Flat adventures in Bolivia including hiking, driving, mummies, salt hotels, wet season vs. dry season, and more.
Salt Flat Base Camp – Uyuni, Bolivia
Make Uyuni town your base camp for explorations of the surrounding Salar de Uyuni Salt Flat, the most famous destination in Bolivia.
Photo Essay: Rally de las Bodegas Classic Cars & Wine Country in Argentina
Classic cars tour through the world-class wine country around Mendoza during the annual Rally de las Bodegas event in Argentina.
Two Sides of the Moche Capital – Huacas de Moche Archaeological Complex, Peru
Explore Peru's Huacas de Moche Archaeological Complex including Huaca de la Luna & Huaca del Sol which made up the capital of the Moche people.
A Matriarch Among the Moche – El Brujo Archaeological Complex, Peru
Explore the El Brujo Archaeological Complex in Peru including pyramids, friezes, and the mummified Lady of Cao female leader of the Moche.
The Stunning Capital of Chimú Culture – Chan Chan Archaeological Site, Peru
See the impressive remains of the largest adobe city in the Americas during a visit to the Chan Chan archaeological site in northern Peru.
Beach Town Travel Guide: Huanchaco, Peru
Use our Huanchaco beach town travel guide to see why you don't have to be a surfer to love this laid-back Pacific coast destination in Peru.
City Travel Guide: Trujillo, Peru
Our Trujillo travel guide to this city in Peru includes great seafood, colonial architecture, a historic hotel, urban archaeology, and more.
Riding the Highest Train in the Americas – Lima to Huancayo, Peru
Riding the highest train in the Americas between Lima and Huancayo over the Andes in Peru includes engineering wonders and scenic beauty.