Category: Travel Style

Brazil Travel: Carnival in Bahia & Recife
There are many reasons to travel to Brazil for Carnival and NOT go to Rio de Janeiro, host to the most popular celebration.

Water Fight! The Andean Roots of Carnival in Ecuador
Experience Ecuador’s Carnival and you can expect to get wet – juegos de agua (water games) take center stage in 8 days of wild celebrations!

South America Travel: An Introduction to Carnival
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro has achieved fame as the world’s biggest party. Celebrated in February, it’s a festival with roots in Catholic religion.

A quick guide to dining in São Paulo
São Paulo is a high energy city known for the diversity of cultures that it brings together.

Destination highlight: Waterfalls and hot springs in Baños, Ecuador
The thrilling destination of Baños, Ecuador is nestled in a lush valley along the Pastaza River under the smoky plumes of nearby Tungurahua Volcano.

Discover the magic of Chiloé in Chile
Chiloé is a magical archipelago, located 1000 km (600 miles) south of Santiago, with a wholly unique cultural heritage that sets it apart.

Tropical Guayaquil, Ecuador travel highlight
Guayaquil prides itself on its cosmopolitan offerings: a boardwalk which has become a principal node for tourism and commerce.

The Best Museums in Buenos Aires
July is a great time to visit Buenos Aires, the weather might be chilly, but the city heats up with a myriad of concerts, festivals, and exhibitions.

Cuenca, the “Athens of Ecuador”
Cuenca is famed for the majestic architecture of its many churches, cathedrals, cloisters, and colonial houses.