Chile is known for extraordinary geographic and cultural diversity, including the Atacama Desert, Andes Mountains, Pacific coastline, Rapa Nui, penguins, renowned wine regions, ancient Chinchorro culture, and seven UNESCO World Heritage properties. Chile is a country of extraordinary contrasts, stretching from the otherworldly Atacama Desert…
Choose Patagonia for wildlife, glaciers, mountains, and varied outdoor adventures; choose the Atacama Desert for surreal desert landscapes, geysers, lagoons, and exceptional stargazing. With enough time, travelers can experience both in one Chile adventure. If you’re planning a trip to South America this year, you’ve…
Chocolate is a pleasure, a passion and a global industry. When the Spanish Court discovered that combining New World chocolate with sugar produced such amazing results, they kept it a state secret for 100 years. Thankfully the secret got out and now the entire world…
My mom and I have always loved hummingbirds. It’s “our thing.” Watching them at the feeder was a favorite shared activity with my late grandmother—especially in her dementia years, when collecting “yard doo-dads” and birdwatching became the most exciting and accessible thing we could all…
At Quasar Expeditions, we believe that travel at its best feels like coming home—only to a place you’ve never been. It’s that sense of awe when you stand on the rim of a volcano or lock eyes with a sea lion underwater. But we’ve always…
Through your airplane window, you catch your first glimpse of the Galapagos Islands in the distance. As your plane crosses the equatorial line, a wave of excitement washes over you. You’ve read the brochures, watched documentaries, and followed social media pages, but nothing could prepare…
Choosing the right yacht in the Galapagos can shape your entire journey. With more than 35 years designing high-end adventure travel—and 25 of those focused on the Galapagos—I’ve helped thousands of travelers make this decision. And the truth is simple: not all Galapagos cruises are…
The Atacama Desert offers some of the best stargazing in the world. It’s also the closest you can get to Mars without getting in a spaceship, with its solid ocean of crusted sand flats, volcanic geothermal field that erupts into geysers, and wind-sculpted red rock…
Chile is one of South America’s most diverse destinations, offering everything from Patagonia and the Atacama Desert to vibrant cities, wildlife, wine country, and rich cultural experiences. Chile rewards travelers who are drawn to discovery, those who want to venture farther, look closer, and experience…