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Ausangate Trek: 5 Magic Days in the Peruvian Andes
Peru

Ausangate Trek: 5 Magic Days in the Peruvian Andes

Far less traveled than the Inca Trail, this trek around sacred Ausangate mountain offers spectacular scenery, comfortable lodging, and opportunities to visit local communities.

Mangoes and Machu Picchu
Peru

Mangoes and Machu Picchu

On the way to the famous citadel, roadblocks and delays offer challenges, but also gifts – a connection with strangers, now friends, that the author met along the journey.

Visiting Cuenca, Ecuador: Things to See and Do
Ecuador

Visiting Cuenca, Ecuador: Things to See and Do

Cuenca, Ecuador’s third-largest city, is friendly, walkable, and filled with historic charm. Discover the top attractions, what to eat, and the best day trip for getting out into the nearby mountains.
4 Reasons to Discover Entre Ríos, Argentina
Argentina

4 Reasons to Discover Entre Ríos, Argentina

Concordia, in Argentina’s Entre Ríos region, is blessed with hot springs, wildlife, and interesting local history. Nomad Heather shares what to see and do here, and why it’s worth a visit.
5 Amazing, Less-Visited National Parks in Chilean Patagonia
Chile

5 Amazing, Less-Visited National Parks in Chilean Patagonia

Chile’s Ruta de los Parques features some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery anywhere on the planet. Nomad Dave shares five captivating, lesser-visited, and easy-to-access spots along the route..

Honeymoon in Guyana
Guyana

Honeymoon in Guyana

From stunning Kaieteur Falls to venomous bedmates, a couple discovers the joys and perils of travel in the South American rainforest.
What It’s Like to Visit Ecuador During COVID-19
Ecuador

What It’s Like to Visit Ecuador During COVID-19

Ecuador is welcoming international travelers to enjoy its volcanoes, jungles, islands, and beaches – but how safe is it to visit during a pandemic? Cassandra Brooklyn shares her experience.
Peru: What Travelers Can Expect During COVID-19
South America

Peru: What Travelers Can Expect During COVID-19

In this episode, what you need to know about traveling to Peru during COVID, including the new rules for visiting Machu Picchu.
The World Nomads Podcast: Travel to Ecuador During COVID-19
Ecuador

The World Nomads Podcast: Travel to Ecuador During COVID-19

In this episode, we revisit Ecuador sharing what you need to know for visiting this destination during COVID-19 including special rules for the Galapagos Islands.
Lessons From the Coronavirus Quarantine
Brazil

Lessons From the Coronavirus Quarantine

Self-isolating during the pandemic, nature-addicted traveler and photographer Augusto Gomes is reminded what he values most in life.
Cruising the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Chile
Chile

Cruising the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Chile

Stephen Lioy finds himself continually wonderstruck as he explores the world's second-largest ice field outside the polar regions.