Ever since my 8th grade Spanish teacher taught our class about Lake Titicaca (to titters, naturally), I’ve been intrigued by the place. At thirteen, my
With the exception of the U.S. Customs agent who greeted us at LAX, I think that just about everyone has heard of Machu Picchu. Located
Often called the “Paris of South America,” cosmopolitan Buenos Aires has it all: a wide array of cultural sights, fine restaurants, fashionable shopping and countless
One of the most sublime images of Rio de Janeiro is the imposing granite monolith, Sugarloaf, jutting authoritatively from the shores of Guanaraba Bay. The
I was thinking about my favorite travel destinations and came to realize that the places I’ve enjoyed most are all recognized by UNESCO as World
Often described as the “St. Tropez of South America,” Punta del Este is the playground for the rich & famous below the equator. It’s also the
One of the funniest things I’ve seen on my travels happened at Iguazu Falls National Park in Argentina. While eating our (overpriced) cafeteria lunches, an
This is one of the strangest sights I’ve come across in my travels: a giant shopping cart “driving” down the street! I think it was
On my trip to South America last year I was blown away by the grandeur of Iguazu Falls, the subject of this week’s “Snapshot.” Located
