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La Reserva Mashpi Amagusa en peligro de perder tierras
La familia Basantes puede perder 62 hectáreas de su preciosa Reserva Mashpi Amagusa.
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet Review: Best Small Carry-On?
Planning our trip to Peru’s Chachapoyas region forced me to rethink my carry-on strategy. The only airline serving the area allows bags just 15 x 12 x 8 inches with an 11-pound weight limit — far stricter than what most international carriers permit. My usual 40L...
La Reserva Mashpi Amagusa en peligro de perder tierras
La familia Basantes puede perder 62 hectáreas de su preciosa Reserva Mashpi Amagusa.
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet Review: Best Small Carry-On?
Planning our trip to Peru’s Chachapoyas region forced me to rethink my carry-on strategy. The only airline serving the area allows bags just 15 x 12 x 8 inches with an 11-pound weight limit — far stricter than what most international carriers permit. My usual 40L...
Common Questions About the Sarcophagi of Karajía
Before visiting Karajía, we thought we had a pretty good sense of what we were going to see. Like most people, we’d seen the photographs: a small group of towering figures perched high on a cliff, their painted faces staring out over the valley. It wasn’t until we...
Our Basic Birdwatching Kit: For Beginners and Beyond
We’re long past calling ourselves beginner birdwatchers, though we still hesitate to say we’re professionals. Yet when I count how many years we've been doing this seriously, I was surprised. Birding became more than a passing interest when we lived in Quito, Ecuador,...
Chasing Snow Geese: Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
We respectfully acknowledge that the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuges sits on the ancestral lands of the Nisenan, Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok/Me-Wuk, and Patwin Wintun peoples. These communities have cared for and sustained this region for countless...
South America in Uncertain Times: A Travel Safety Guide
On 3 January 2026, U.S. Military Forces raided Venezuela's capital city, Caracas, and captured the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro. This attack, while a complete surprise, followed months of force movements into the area and extensive news coverage of U.S....
Leymebamba, Peru: What to Know Before You Go
Anyone interested in the rich, cultural history of the Chachapoyas region will likely find themselves in Leymebamba, Peru. Though most will stop for only a couple of hours to visit the local museum and maybe catch a bite to eat. We want to encourage visitors to stop...
Do You Need Travel Insurance for Your Next Trip to South America?
Scott takes a closer look at travel insurance options for destinations in South America, including Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. He follows up with three recommendations for companies that we partner with - because if you decide to purchase travel insurance, we want...
Border Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador
While on our big trip from Bogotá to Lima, we heard about lots of potential problems crossing the border from Colombia into Ecuador. It was just after some of the worst waves of Venezuelans attempting to cross the very same border and there were rumors of long lines...
Enraizada en La Dicha: Viaje de Turismo Regenerativo desde el Corazón de Cali
Conectando con la naturaleza, la comunidad y la sabiduría ancestral en Colombia Desde el momento en que llegué a Cali, me envolvió su cálido ambiente y la riqueza de su gastronomía, influenciada por las tradiciones del Pacífico Colombiano. Allí conocí a Lina Bautista,...
