• Travel to Bolivia - Episode 313
    Travel to Bolivia - Episode 313
  • Travel to Northwest Argentina - Episode 263
    Travel to Northwest Argentina - Episode 263
  • Travel to Chile - Episode 247
    Travel to Chile - Episode 247
  • Travel to Uruguay - Episode 196
    Travel to Uruguay - Episode 196
  • Adventure Travel to Venezuela - Episode 191
    Adventure Travel to Venezuela - Episode 191
 
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Travel to South America

Travelers to South America can visit vast but shrinking rain forests, sprawling cities, colonial cities, Incan ruins, cattle country or awesome mountains. South America ranges from the tropics to the Southern Ocean. It is an inexpensive destination for those with a sense of adventure and perhaps a little knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese.

Learning Lessons at Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Learning Lessons at Iguazu Falls, Argentina

I thought it would be easy. A walk through the park. Granted, it would be a walk through a park that just happens to contain one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls, ...
A Row of Moai – Easter Island – Daily Photo

A Row of Moai – Easter Island – Daily Photo

Considered one of the most remotely inhabited islands, Easter Island also goes by the name Rapa Nui, and is well known for it’s large stone statues called moai. Due to the isolated ...
A View from Above: Favela Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A View from Above: Favela Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

My favorite view of Rio de Janeiro wasn’t from Christ’s feet upon Corcovado or even from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. It was from Rocinha, one of Rio’s largest favelas. Favelas are ...
Could Marcahuamachuco, Peru Really Rival Machu Picchu?

Could Marcahuamachuco, Peru Really Rival Machu Picchu?

Although Marcahuamachuco has been around for about 1600 years, only recently has it started being promoted as an archaeological site that could one day rival Machu Picchu. The site is a pre-Incan ...
Book Review: In the Shadow of the Volcano by Maureen Klovers

Book Review: In the Shadow of the Volcano by Maureen Klovers

Maureen Klover’s book In the Shadow of the Volcano is not only an enjoyable read, but incredibly refreshing.  Rather than rehash an itinerary or sights to be seen, she delves deeper by focusing on ...
Sunday Strolls through Quito, Ecuador

Sunday Strolls through Quito, Ecuador

Sunday in Quito, Ecuador is a time for family, recreation, and long strolls through the park. Street vendors heat up their burners, churning out hot corn kernels called mote. Shops tighten bolts ...
Travel to Bolivia – Episode 313

Travel to Bolivia – Episode 313

The Amateur Traveler talks to Michael Tieso about his recent trip to Bolivia. He was traveling from Argentina to Peru and at first Bolivia was just in the way, but he discovered ...
Paucartambo Festival: A Traditional Spectacle – Peru

Paucartambo Festival: A Traditional Spectacle – Peru

Paucartambo is a small town a few hours from Cusco. It’s not well traveled except for one time a year when people come from all over Peru and abroad for the festival ...
Heading to Machu Picchu? Why You Should Explore the Ruins Around Cusco First

Heading to Machu Picchu? Why You Should Explore the Ruins Around Cusco First

Travelers heading to Cusco, Peru are usually there for one main reason – to see the wonder that is Machu Picchu.  All travelers have their own way of seeing Machu Picchu.  Some ...
Trekking and Confronting Altitude in Huaraz, Peru

Trekking and Confronting Altitude in Huaraz, Peru

I like to think I’m in fairly good shape. I exercise regularly and other than stove-top popcorn I’m pretty much a healthy eater. I wouldn’t call myself an avid trekker (because carrying ...