Ask A Travel Expert: How to Deal with Lost Luggage

Ask a Travel Expert: How to Deal with Lost Luggage

By Allie E. Almario If the airlines lose your luggage, the best-case scenario is that the airlines will eventually locate it and deliver it to you within a few days.  We understand it’s a terrible inconvenience, so stay patient. Here are some helpful tips to lessen the stress:...

Southern Patagonia: An Adventure Cruise To The End Of The World

By Allie E. Almario For many, heading to Cape Horn, the southern-most tip of South America, is a bucket list dream. Cape Horn is an isolated island in the southernmost point of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. But the logistics and distances to get there are staggering.  That’s...
Your Galapagos packing list

Your Galapagos Packing List

By Allie E. Almario Did you know that Galapagos flights from the mainland have a weight limit of 44 lbs for luggage? On inter-island flights (from Baltra to Isabela, for example), the limits are even stricter – 20 lbs or less. Therefore, packing light is essential. PRO TIP:...

What To Pack For The Amazon

By Allie Almario The Amazon region covers about 40% of the entire continent of South America. For many travelers, the opportunity to explore the rich bio-diversity of the rainforest is not to be missed. In fact, according to the World Wildlife Fund, there are at least 40,000...

Top Five Patagonia Travel Tips

By Allie Almario Driving in Patagonia Be prepared for the vast distances between national parks and gateway cities. For example, the drive time from the airport in Punta Arena, Chile to Torres del Paine National Park can take between five to six hours.  A popular overnight stop...

When Is The Best Time To Go To Patagonia?

By Allie Almario For many travelers, going to southern Patagonia is a once-in-a-lifetime journey. With a nickname like “The End Of The World”, Patagonia beckons visitors with thoughts of passing through one of the most beautiful but remote corners of the world. Picking the right...

When Is The Best Time To Go to Machu Picchu?

By Allie Almario As one of the most iconic sites in all of South America, Machu Picchu is probably also Peru’s most popular destination.  It’s been named one of the New Seven Wonders of The World. American explorer Hiram Bingham found the mythical Machu Picchu in 1911, hidden in...