Empty Machu Picchu and Other Rare Opportunities
The November issue of Perceptive Travel is out and one of the stories is from me. It’s about my first visit to Machu Picchu in 2005, back before the …
Tag: South America
Isolated Off the Grid on a Ranch in Uruguay
I’ve lived in cities most of my adult life and felt comfortable in them. Most of the time I’ve spent in rural areas has been on outdoor adventures like …
How to Travel Cheap in South America
Do you want to travel on the cheap in South America? Well I’ve got a few time-tested ideas on that subject. A few years back I wrote an article …
How Much Does a Machu Picchu Trip Cost?
One of the seven wonders of the world and by most accounts the most popular tourist destination in South America for foreigners, Machu Picchu is on the list of …
Bike Rio on a Tour or On Your Own
Rio de Janeiro may be a sprawling city, but it’s surprisingly easy to get around there, including on a bike. You can take a Rio tour with a guide …