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View from Blanca Patagonia Boutique Inn and Cabins. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Argentina, Chile, South America & The Caribbean

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April 5, 2021

Visit El Calafate in Argentina: The gateway to the best attractions

Do not miss the chance to visit El Calafate in Argentina. This town is the perfect base to visit the country’s most beautiful attractions. Our trip to El Calafate was a mini honeymoon we took immediately after getting married in Uruguay in 2019. We decided th[...]

Los Cuernos del Paine in the background. Torres del Paine National Park. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Chile, South America & The Caribbean

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March 29, 2021

Torres del Paine National Park full day tour: Is it worth it?

A Torres del Paine National Park full day tour can be intense but well worth it. Find out why. The Torres del Paine National Park offers jaw-dropping landscapes everywhere you go so it’s not surprising that it’s considered the eighth wonder of the world.[...]

Perito Moreno glacier: Los Glaciares National Park’s awe-inspiring wonder. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Argentina, South America & The Caribbean

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March 25, 2021

Perito Moreno glacier: Los Glaciares National Park’s awe-inspiring wonder

Visit the Perito Moreno glacier, Los Glaciares National Park’s awe-inspiring natural wonder. There are only a few places in the world which have taken my breath away – and one of them is the Perito Moreno glacier. This glacier is undoubtedly one of the most[...]

View towards the village. Credit: Niki Biller

South America & The Caribbean, Uruguay

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March 22, 2021

Cabo Polonio in Uruguay: A one-of-a-kind beach paradise

Located off the beaten path, Cabo Polonio in Uruguay is a paradise for those looking to unplug. Picture a town where there is no electricity, no running water, and unpaved roads. A tiny hamlet surrounded by primordial dunes and stunning beaches in a virtually u[...]

The stunning lighthouse of Cabo Polonio. Credit: Christian Bergara

South America & The Caribbean, Uruguay

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March 10, 2021

The lighthouse of Cabo Polonio: A must-see attraction in Uruguay

Surrounded by several legends and stories, the lighthouse of Cabo Polonio offers breathtaking views as it stands guard over this one-of-a-kind town. I am fascinated by lighthouses – maybe it’s because of their mysterious aura, the enigmatic legends and gh[...]

Cabo Polonio's lighthouse. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Know before you go series, South America & The Caribbean, Uruguay

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February 17, 2021

Know before you go: 10 tips before travel to Uruguay

Before you travel to Uruguay here are some helpful tips to maximize your adventure. Uruguay is our home. While I grew up in the States, I would go back almost every year and spend my “second summer” through the holiday season. Even in Washington DC with my[...]