Not only are Galapagos cruises good for kids but the Galapagos Islands arguably offer the best family vacation in the world. It’s one of the few vacations where all three generations do the same thing at the same time and have the same amount of…
Visiting Torres del Paine National Park, a crown jewel of Southern Patagonia, is a dream for many nature enthusiasts. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and unparalleled adventure experiences. However, to maintain the park's pristine environment and ensure the safety of all…
You can absolutely travel in Patagonia without a guide. In fact, most visitors to Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks in Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia explore these stunning regions independently. Southern Patagonia is a safe, welcoming destination for travelers. However, like any adventure,…
Ecuador has always been a haven for adventurers, and for my husband and me, it’s been much more than that—it’s home. Nearly four decades ago, we founded Quasar Expeditions right here in Ecuador, inspired by its unmatched natural beauty and our love for meaningful travel.…
After 40+ years of sharing the Galapagos with the world, you could say we’ve seen it all. But what still amazes us—what always has—is not just the landscapes, the wildlife, or the waters that shimmer like glass. It’s the people. The connections formed across decades.…
In the southern reaches of Argentine Patagonia, where the vast Patagonian steppe meets the jagged spine of the Andes, there’s a place where the past still shapes the present. Estancia Nibepo Aike, set deep within the wild heart of Los Glaciares National Park, offers a…
In the Ecuadorian Amazon, nature pulses with life. Bird calls, buzzing insects, and the chatter of monkeys echo through vibrant greenery, pulling you into a world that feels deeply, wildly alive. My time at La Selva Lodge with Quasar deepened that connection in ways I…
Tracking pumas in Torres del Paine with Quasar is one of the most unique wildlife experiences in Patagonia, combining expert-guided tracking, patience, and the rare opportunity to observe these elusive animals in the wild. “I know that if I had been on my own—even trying…
Torres del Paine National Park offers some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world, where photography becomes a way to capture not just the scenery, but the depth and emotion of Patagonia itself. In the far south of Chile, where the Andes meet the…