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Guide to Visiting Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil

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Iguazu Falls are hundreds of cascades tumbling along a 2.7-kilometre stretch of the Iguazu River. Comprising the world’s largest waterfall system, they are on the border between Argentina and Brazil. The official count is 275 falls, but that figure changes based on rains. The numbers are almost incomprehensible, and standing in front of any portion …

12 Best Auckland Parks Show Us a Clean Green NZ

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Auckland may be New Zealand’s largest city, but its urban feel is complimented with city parks scattered everywhere. The country’s clean green reputation is amplified in Auckland parks and gardens. While each park offers something unique, they all provide a welcome escape from the city life that surrounds them. Below are what I consider to …

Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires: Artistic or Eerie?

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Surrounded by huge and dramatically carved mausoleums, we strolled through the Recoleta Cemetery in wonderment. It’s neither the oldest nor the largest cemetery in Argentina, but it certainly is the most famous. Intriguing rather than depressing, the intricately decorated, mostly art nouveau above-ground tombs draw you into the Buenos Aires’ Recoleta Cemetery. Its vaults hold …

The Best Things to Do in Santiago Chile

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Santiago, the capital of Chile, is an eclectic mix of architectural styles. We spent five days in the city and filled our time with a variety of activities as there is an endless list of things to do in Santiago Chile. Below are our highlights and recommendations. We opted to discover the city with the hop-on-hop-off …

Cruce Andino: Andean Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas

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Cruse Andino’s Andean crossing is an ever-changing example of nature at its finest. Turning a day of transit into a spectacular adventure, Cruce Andino transported us over the Andes mountains, from San Carlos de Bariloche to Puerto Varas. As we travelled from Argentina to Chile we sailed across three lakes, drove through a rainforest, viewed …

How to Explore Rio de Janeiro Landmarks Safely

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Rio de Janeiro Brazil conjures up images of brightly coloured samba dancers, Christ the Redeemer towering over the city, Sugarloaf Mountain, spectacular beaches, exciting lifestyle, and unfortunately, petty crime. It’s an affordable city for tourists filled with fascinating sites, delicious foods, and great entertainment. Unfortunately, it has a reputation for pickpocketing and other non-violent crime. …

Pyrenees Road Trip: Quaint Towns Lourdes to Béziers

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Our impromptu Pyrenees road trip, while exciting in its own right, would have been even better with a bit of planning. We stayed in two major cities and stopped at several charming villages along the way, strolling along riversides, sampling delicious cuisine, and discovering something new. Village after village, the characteristically pleasant French atmosphere leaves …

Things to Do in Carcassonne’s Medieval Fortified City

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Despite the intense heat and massive summer crowds, Carcassonne remains one of my favourite French cities. Originally settled over 2500 years ago, it was a significant town in the Roman empire and again in the Middle Ages. Today, it remains the largest fortified city in Europe. The castle was expanded and double-walled ramparts were built …