It has long been a philosophy of mine that the more fortunate should do their best to give to those who have less. And in terms of travel, if you are going to spend the money to buy a plane ticket to a foreign land, why not spend some time helping those in need? In…
Consider yourself warned: the Great River Amazon Raft Race, the longest of its kind in the world, travels a route from Nauta to Iquitos along the Amazon river, covering 180 kilometers (112 miles) in three days on team-constructed (are you sure it floats?) balsa-log rafts. Amateur adventure seekers and supporters from all over the world…
In the world of travel, there is truly a destination or trip for everyone…and every interest. Today, we’re calling all cyclists to check out this amazing trip through South America! Tour d’Afrique, the company that first introduced cross-continental cycling, just opened up a 4,070-mile trans-continent, 80-day cycling expedition called Vuelta Sudamericana that departs Buenos Aires,…
Two gifts that seem to flow naturally from giving back to others are contentment and gratefulness. Just ask Katie Ohotto, who has “given back” six times via short-term (one-, two- and three-week) service programs through Global Volunteers. “Volunteering centers me in both my personal and professional lives,” says Katie, who is a certified yoga instructor…
Traveling in southern Peru? Cusco and Sacred Valley are flooded and or experiencing mudslides. All trains are canceled from Cusco to Aguas Callientes. Nearly 2,000 from all over the world were stranded in Aguas Calientes and surrounding pueblos. 5 people killed. Tourists and the elderly are being rescued by helicopter slowly, about 300 a day….
by Allison Neves Have you ever been out in the middle of nowhere? Seriously. I mean a place so remote that if you didn’t leave a detailed itinerary with someone regarding your exact location that you would be virtually impossible to find? Well, I have… several times, in fact. And, what I’ve discovered is that…
Come celebrate 185 years of independence on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at La Mar in San Francisco. In honor of this day, the chefs have prepared classic Peruvian dishes such as: Aji de Gallina Papa a la Huancaina Tamalitos Verdes Rocoto Relleno Yum! The Pisco Bar will also be offering $5 pisco sours all day…