Christened by Buenos Aires: Art, Parks, and Malbec
“It’s Buenos Aires! Let’s just grab booze and hang out in the dog park,” I suggest to my date. Welcome to my initiation as a temporary Porteña: a Buenos Aires local.
Smith Rocks, Oregon: Scaling a Volcanic Crater
Smith Rocks is one of the wonders of the climbing world. You’ll often find the world’s top climbers clinging to them. How it formed is even more epic than the cliffhanging routes.
El Cajas, Ecuador: Ranch in the Misty Mountains
The mossy hills of El Cajas National Park may be the Roswell of Ecuador. Disappearing llamas, strange lights, and a dizzying Kaleidoscope of greens await those who love mystery.
Bike the Atacama: 7 Unbelievable day trips
Rent a bike in the Atacama and you can visit the Moon, Mars, or careen through the Devil’s Throat gorge. Cycling gives you the freedom to explore natural wonders, Inca ruins, and adobe churches at your own pace. Keep in mind … Continued
From the ground up: Building an adobe home in Punta de Choros, Chile
Near Punta de Choros, Chile, Eduardo is digging a community out of the earth. Most houses don’t require massages during construction, adobe homes are the exception. “Watch out, there are big sand crystals that cut like glass,” he says while … Continued
How to: Hike solo from Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
“You can hike Choquequirao to Machu Picchu by yourself?” Yes. If you’re fit, have trekking experience, and enjoy freedom in the mountains, this trek is incredible without a tour. You won’t be alone either (although please bring a partner). Waterfalls, … Continued