Advice and destination guides for culture & adventure travelers
Nestled in the jungles of Mesoamerica, the rediscovered ruins of Maya, Aztec and Zapotec cities stand as monuments to the power and knowledge of these ancient civilizations. How many of these Mexico ruins have you visited, and which are on your bucket list?
Can’t decide where to stay on the golden beaches of the Oaxaca coast? Take a beach style quiz to find your perfect match! Then get travel tips on how to get there, where to stay, and top things to do at the best beaches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Build an itinerary for one day to one week of the best things to to in Bogota, Colombia: explore its history, museums, and vibrant graffiti & food culture, plus tips on the best day trips in the surrounding area!
Grab this guide to the best things to do in La Paz, Mexico. Advice on the best La Paz beaches, La Paz hotels & restaurants, plus tours to see whale sharks and sea lions at Isla Espiritu Santo!
Oaxaca has become a hotspot for arts, food, museums & culture. Build your own trip itinerary of a few days to a week with these top things to do in Oaxaca and best cultural tours!
Oaxaca, Mexico is magic, especially during the Dia de los Muertos celebrations! Learn about the holiday’s traditions and get an itinerary for your own Day of the Dead trip to Oaxaca!
Ten years ago, on my first international trip for work, I fell in love with traveling. I really wanted to see more of the world, but lacked the experience and confidence to strike out on...
Did you know that there is one location on Earth where you can see both flamingos in the wild AND pink lakes? It's in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula in the city of Rio Lagartos and the nearby Las Coloradas. Find out how to get there, where to stay, and if you need to book...
Liveaboard boat trips are an amazing way to experience snorkeling and diving destinations, but what should you bring? Grab these tips for what to pack for any snorkeling or diving trip, whether based on land or a liveaboard! I’ve used this list all over the world including Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and the Florida Keys.
During a vacation to the Florida Keys, I took a day trip from Key West to Dry Tortugas National Park on Garden Key, about 70 miles from Key West, Florida. With its white sand beaches and a secluded location, Dry Tortugas feels like a hidden paradise. But by far the...
Located in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is the ruins of a 15th-century Inca city. The Incas built it around 1450, at the height of their empire, but abandoned it a century later during the Spanish Conquest. UNESCO declared Machu Picchu a World Heritage Site in 1983. It was also chosen...
In November, during Peru's rainy spring season, I hiked the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu with my sister Holly. We did the "classic" 4-day, 3-night version of the trek. By hiking the trail, you enter the park from the "Sun Gate" at dawn and are able to see...
I spent two weeks in Morocco with Intrepid Travel's Best of Morocco Tour. With its dramatic landscapes, fascinating history, and intersection of Berber, Sub-Saharan, Arabian and European culture, it should be on the bucket list of every world traveler.
For solo travelers or couples, assembling...
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By hiking the trail, you'll get to see smaller ruin sites and follow the path Incans took for centuries, arriving at Machu Picchu right at sunrise. Because of the high altitude and...
The simple answer is yes! Particularly by following a solid Inca Trail training plan, you will survive the Inca...