We took a cruise that ended in Rio de Janeiro and opted to spend a couple of extra days to enjoy this amazing city. The scenery was really beautiful with all the mountains and sea views. My favorite by far was the iconic egg-shaped Sugarloaf Mountain in the background of the bay. Just picture-perfect.
When we booked a cruise sailing from Buenos Aires to Rio with a few stops in Brazil and one in Uruguay, we were mostly excited about the bookends of the cruise. Because we had always wanted to visit both cities, we added a pre-cruise stay in Buenos Aires and a post-cruise stay in Rio de Janeiro. Before […]
After doing (and loving!) Victoria Falls we had been planning to visit Iguazu Falls for quite some time. It all came together when we got a deal on a Buenos Aires to Rio cruise, and we opted to add a few days as a pre-cruise to visit Buenos Aires and do the short trip to […]
Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a huge but charming city to visit and there are a lot of attractions that make it a must-see when visiting South America. It is often a launch point for numerous South America and Antarctica cruises, but we would encourage you to stay a few days and visit the city. If […]
The Peruvian capital is the gateway to other places in Peru and adding a few days to explore Lima before or after a trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley or to Northern Peru makes sense. Even with only one day it’s easy to see many of Lima’s attractions including the Cathedral of Lima, the […]
Northern Peru was listed as one of Lonely Planet’s top ten regions to visit in 2019. With the installation of a cable car at Kuelap, this pre-Incan fortress has become a popular attraction and is being touted as the Machu Picchu of the North. In the Amazon Rainforest Chachapoyas area, Gocta Falls is one of Northern […]
The city of Cusco is conveniently located in the Inca Heartland so that day excursions to many sites in the Sacred Valley such as Machu Picchu are easily accessible. However, it’s important to take the time to acclimate to the altitude before running off to sightsee. Cusco is at an elevation of 11,200 ft (3,400m) […]
Our trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley in Peru was an incredible journey that took us from the picturesque city of Cusco through the Inca heartland and ended in the bustling city of Lima on the Pacific coast. We found that starting our tour in the Sacred Valley was the best way to discover […]
The Galapagos archipelago is made up of 13 main islands, 6 smaller ones and many islets. None of these are near the mainland of Ecuador and a short flight to Baltra is required. The best way to visit this unique place is by taking an expedition cruise. We opted for a 7-night cruise, which was actually a combo […]
Guayaquil is a bustling and lively seaside city located on the Pacific coast. It’s location makes it an ideal departure or returning point for a trip to the Galapagos Islands. With only one day in Guayaquil our time was very limited, however, we made the most of it by visiting some of the city’s main attractions.