• 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.

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 [...]

A Guide to the Museums of Lima, Peru

A Guide to the Museums of Lima, Peru

Few tourists spend much time in Lima which is a real shame, especially for those interested in learning more about Peru’s long and fascinating history and culture. Lima is home to Peru’s [...]

Chicha: The Infamous Saliva-Fermented Beer From Peru

Chicha: The Infamous Saliva-Fermented Beer From Peru

There are two foods that are ubiquitous across the Peruvian Andes. One is potatoes and the other is corn. This isn’t the corn we’re used to back home. Peruvian corn, choclo, comes [...]

Ollantaytambo: Exploring an Inca Pueblo on Foot

Ollantaytambo: Exploring an Inca Pueblo on Foot

Ollantaytambo is a small town with a long name and an even longer list of hidden treasures awaiting the visitor who wishes to take a break on the crowded route to Machu [...]

Book review: Socialist Dreams and Beauty Queens ( A Couchsurfer’s Memoir of Venezuela) by Jamie Maslin

Book review: Socialist Dreams and Beauty Queens ( A Couchsurfer’s Memoir of Venezuela) by Jamie Maslin

With his second book “Socialist Dreams and Beauty Queens-A Couchsurfer’s Memoir of Venezuela” Jamie Maslin creates a dual Venezuelan history and politic lesson from which you can glean points in couchsurfing technique [...]

Why 99% of People Wouldn’t Consider Uruguay for Their Next Vacation… and Why the 1% are Smiling

Why 99% of People Wouldn’t Consider Uruguay for Their Next Vacation… and Why the 1% are Smiling

“We came for 2 days and ended up extending to 5,” (Jill and Naomi) and “We’re already booked to go to Chile otherwise we’d love to spend more time here.” (Dan and [...]

Travel to Northwest Argentina – Episode 263

Travel to Northwest Argentina – Episode 263

The Amateur Traveler talks to Jeff Jung from Career Break Secrets about a trip to Northwest Argentina that left an impression on this intrepid traveler. Jeff, an expat, who lives in Colombia, [...]