Get lost!
Get lost!
From US desert road trips and Mexico’s cenotes to Iguazu’s viewpoints, Caribbean waterfall hikes, and high‑altitude drives in Bolivia, explore the region through firsthand reports.
This category brings together practical guides, itineraries, and tips for traveling across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean—what to expect, how to plan, and where the experience is worth the effort.
Say “Andes,” and most people picture extreme heights, snow and thin air. The reality is far more complex. The Andes aren’t a single, uniform massif—their elevation, character and visual impact change dramatically from north to south. And, more intriguingly, how …
A short, intense road trip across Paraguay that weaves together cities, colonial history, nature, and Iguazú Falls. Over seven days, we’ll visit the capital, Asunción; head south to Encarnación; dip into Argentina and Brazil; and go from UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions …
A short escape from the capital into Paraguay’s green, hilly heartland, blending hiking, jungle, big views and a few unexpected culinary surprises. This two-day itinerary takes you into the Ybytyruzú range and the countryside around Villarrica. This itinerary is perfect …
After a relaxed, fascinating morning on Salinas Grandes, we continue west. About 350 kilometers of completely unknown country lie ahead. On the map it looks straightforward—a winding line from Argentina into Chile, all the way to San Pedro de Atacama. …
On our first visit to Argentina in 2022, we drove from the small town of San Antonio de los Cobres toward the Chilean border. The Andean crossing over the Paso de Jama lay ahead, with San Pedro de Atacama as …
Our journey across Chile enters its second half, and after crossing the Andes we finally reach the Pacific—specifically the port town of Mejillones, just north of Antofagasta. The town itself is low-key, but one look toward the water makes it …
After visiting the lagoons of the Salar de Atacama, we head back toward the town of San Pedro de Atacama. Our second stop of the day is one of the area’s best-known attractions – Valle de la Luna. The name …
We only had two nights in San Pedro de Atacama, so we didn’t have much time for longer outings. We opted for places nearby, and first up was Laguna Chaxa. To be honest, I was skeptical at first—expecting an overpriced …
Our climb to Paraguay’s highest peak doesn’t begin in the mountains, but on the road. Following the maps, we head for the trailhead—first the highway out of the capital, Asunción; then main roads, side roads, and finally a rocky dirt …
Our first time in Paraguay was also our first trip to South America. On that journey in the spring of 2020, we visited Ecuador and, briefly, Panama as well. The main reason we chose Paraguay wasn’t classic sightseeing; it was …