If you enjoy the outdoors and a good photo, then Iceland should be near the top of your list. It’s wild how many beautiful landscapes there are around the country. Whether you want an active vacation or a scenic drive with minimal steps, Iceland has plenty of attractions for you.… Read More »Iceland
To see some of the nicest scenery in Iceland, consider a day trip from Reykjavik to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It will be a full day of driving, but you will be treated to impressive waterfalls, dramatic coastlines, and iconic Game of Thrones scenery that make for some great photo opportunities.… Read More »Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
This resort is super nice. We went into the vacation with high expectations after reading rave reviews, but the resort managed to exceed the hype. Yes, the hotel was expensive, but we saw it as an opportunity to get great value on our Chase points via the Hyatt transfer program.… Read More »Hotel Review: Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Chilean Patagonia! Torres del Paine National Park is truly breathtaking, and the best way to experience it is to embark on a multi-day hike. Across five days of trekking, you will see magnificent mountain ranges, glaciers, and lakes – all while challenging yourself and ultimately feeling a great sense of… Read More »W Trek and Torres del Paine, Chile
Penguins! So many penguins! We decided to end our recent Patagonia trip with a visit to Punta Arenas – specifically for the opportunity to visit the penguin colony at Magdalena Island. Apart from being a relaxing break from hiking, this part of our trip was – as you’d expect –… Read More »Punta Arenas and Magdalena Island, Chile
During our trip to Patagonia, we spent five days exploring Los Glaciares. Without a doubt, it is one of the most awe-inspiring places we’ve visited. The mountain peaks and glaciers are so striking and dramatic – it’s hard to focus on where you’re walking because you want to keep looking… Read More »Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Santiago is a beautiful city at the foot of the Andes and filled with green space. We’ve visited Santiago twice as part of separate, longer South America trips. While both visits were on the shorter side, the city makes a great stop at the start or end of any adventure.… Read More »Santiago, Chile
Without a doubt, hiking the Inca Trail was one of our most memorable experiences to date. The views are incredible, the history is incredible – everything is incredible really. It is a challenging four days, but you will be left in awe of the Andes and the civilization the Incas… Read More »Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Peru
Cusco is a great base for adventures in the Andes and Peru’s Sacred Valley. Importantly, it is also a relaxing place to acclimate to the region’s altitude before hiking the Inca Trail. That is exactly why we spent a few days here, but we could have easily filled more time.… Read More »Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Peru
While not the main reason most people visit Peru (hello, Machu Picchu), Lima is well worth a quick stop as your likely port of entry to the country. The huge city has some beautiful areas, world renowned food, and plenty of activities to keep you busy for a couple days.… Read More »Lima, Peru