3 Great Romantic Spots to Spend Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 15, 2012 - Category Amazon, Argentina, Destination Highlight, Machu Picchu, Peru | 1 Comment
Machu Picchu, Peru Although this is not a “romantic destination” per se, what could be better than declaring your love at the top of the world with one of the Seven Wonders of the World? The impressive Inca stonework and the majesty of the site in itself are sure to remain engraved in your memory [...]
Cultural Travel in Argentina: The 2012 Buenos Aires Tango Festival
Posted on January 27, 2012 - Category Argentina, Travel Tales | Leave a Comment
The passion of the South American lifestyle is fully reflected in the vigor and liveliness of the tango, an iconic dance which hails straight from the heart of Argentina: Buenos Aires. Danced in places from family homes to hidden milonga venues to straight on the streets, the sultry tango lies in the very blood and [...]
Traveling into Argentina’s Northern Landscape: From Mendoza to Jujuy
Posted on January 24, 2012 - Category Argentina, Destination Highlight | 1 Comment
As a destination for travel to Argentina, the northwestern region is frequently outshined by the elegance and sophistication of Buenos Aires or the glacial beauty seen on a Patagonia vacation. However, when it comes to gorgeous geological features, northwest Argentina defends itself well, and the region also boasts a deep and fascinating cultural history – [...]
Audrey Scott of Uncornered Market Shares Her Top South American Highlights
Posted on January 20, 2012 - Category Amazon, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Interview, Peru | Leave a Comment
Uncornered Market is one of the Internet’s most popular travel blogs. Ambitious world travelers Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott have been on the road for the last 4 years, going through more than 65 countries, including some truly off the beaten path destinations such as Iran. Most recently in 2011, the pair traveled through much [...]
South America events: The 4th Annual Dakar Rally 2012
Posted on January 6, 2012 - Category Argentina, Chile, Peru, Travel News | Leave a Comment
It was in 1978 that one of the most dangerous human challenges was made into an annual affair: The Dakar Rally. This year, for the fourth year in a row, Dakar has taken over South America and will pass through some of your favorite Argentina, Chile, and Peru travel destinations. The idea for the event [...]
Argentina Travel Tale: A Patagonian Half-Marathon & the Headstand Finish
Posted on December 30, 2011 - Category Argentina, Travel Tales | 1 Comment
In April 2011, I had the opportunity to combine two of my passions: travel and trail running. San Martín de Los Andes, a small mountain town (population 24,000) in Argentine Patagonia, played host to the annual Patagonia Run, with options to run 10K, 21K, 42K (marathon), or a monster 84K. Me: I’m no wimp and [...]
Discover Argentina’s Stunning Lake District
Posted on December 20, 2011 - Category Argentina, Destination Highlight | Leave a Comment
Too often, visitors to Argentina get too drawn into the charms and enchantments of Buenos Aires to venture much further. Indeed, the capital city and its lure of sultry tango, fantastic international cuisine, and nightlife to suit all styles and schedules all make for a memorable Argentina vacation. But for those looking for something more, [...]
Top 4 South American Destinations to Spend Your Holiday Season
Posted on December 6, 2011 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Destination Highlight, Peru | Leave a Comment
If visiting South America has been on your to-do list for as long as you can remember but you just never seem to be able to turn the whimsical daydreams into an actual trip, then December is the best time to finally get going. Celebrate the holiday season in an exotic location with a mixture [...]








