Central & South America Blog Posts
February 7, 2019
5 Reasons a Land Based Galapagos Trip is Perfect for Your Family
As world tourism grows in popularity it becomes more difficult to avoid feeling like a tourist. If you are a family that prefers sandy lanes over fast highways, and cozy inns over high-rise hotels, then a land-based Galapagos adventure will thrill you. It is an adventure — getting there, staying there, moving around. It’s not…
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….