Central & South America Blog Posts
October 30, 2018
A Pen Pal Story from Minnesota to Cuzco
Connecting with a new culture and the people that live it is always wonderful. The best feeling is when we watch our kids bond with other kids in a meaningful way despite differences in language and culture. That is just what happened when 8-year-old Brandon from Minnesota joined our Pen Pal program and met Diego,…
September 25, 2018
5 Reasons to Not Skip Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands gets a lot of press extolling its beauty — and it is all true. But do you know the Galapagos is part of Ecuador? Honestly, it’s a shame the mainland is often reduced to an airport code and a necessary overnight before heading to the islands. Here are 5 special tastes of Ecuador…
September 18, 2018
Unexpected Wonders to be Found
By Moo Bishop When we travel we carry many expectations but the best experiences are the surprises, the parts you had never imagined. At the risk of ruining some of these unknowns let me tell you about our favorites. And don’t worry, there are always more unexpected wonders to be found. Galapagos: Miracles happen in…
September 4, 2018
Five Remarkably Colombian Experiences
A family vacation to Colombia will dazzle your family with a rich blend of Spanish, African and native Amerindian traditions, values and cultures. After a turbulent history, today’s proud culture is a pleasing melting pot of music, folklore and language, all woven throughout everyday life. Family togetherness is the most important aspect of their lives….
June 20, 2018
4 Things to See in Peru that Are Not Machu Picchu
One of the most famous places in the world is Machu Picchu in Peru. It’s an amazing place that every family should take the time to see and explore. Machu Picchu aside, Peru is an incredible country that is a perfect place to travel with kids. There are a lot of ancient ruins to explore,…