If you’ve been following recent news about the strengthening El Niño, you may be wondering what it could mean for a Galapagos adventure in the months ahead. It’s a reasonable question. El Niño can change ocean temperatures, rainfall, vegetation, and the behavior and distribution of…
Machu Picchu has long captivated travelers with its remarkable history and mystical mountain setting. But as you’re planning a trip to this wonder of the world, the logistics can feel like an obstacle that stands in the way of your bucket-list adventure. How do you…
The Galapagos Transit Control Card (TCT) is a mandatory migration-control document administered by the Galapagos Government Council (CGREG). It helps authorities monitor who enters and leaves the archipelago and how long visitors remain in the islands. This card is designed to help control migration to…
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands, a destination that kids seem hard-wired to love! The Galapagos Islands, certainly appear to be out of this world. They are a land of unpredictable wilderness, filled with extraordinary unique species that surely attract not only adventure travelers but also…
Traveling solo in Patagonia doesn’t have to mean exploring remote wilderness alone. With the right planning, guides, transportation, and local support, solo travelers can enjoy the freedom of traveling independently while still having expert help where it matters most. Patagonia is the most beautiful, awe-inspiring…
The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama) is a plateau in South America, covering a 1,000-kilometre (600 mi) strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains. According to estimates the Atacama Desert proper occupies 105,000 square kilometres (41,000 sq mi), or…
Thinking about taking a trip to Patagonia? In this article, we discuss how to prepare for such a trip and how to identify common mistakes that travelers often make hen planning an adventure to this part of the world. Patagonia is a wild and rugged…
Chile has been producing wine for over a hundred years, but only recently has its wines reached international standards. For this reason you might want to take Chilean wine into consideration when selecting a wine to buy. One of the great advantages: price for quality,…
As the inspiration that fueled Charles Darwin’s ground-breaking Theory of Evolution, the Galapagos Islands has built a reputation on being the birthplace of natural selection. And, rightly so! The isolated location of the volcanic Galapagos at the intersection of two major ocean currents make it…