Hauganes Hot Tubs in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know
The northern coastline of Iceland is full of hidden gems, from tiny fishing villages and stunning fjords to rugged volcanic craters and natural hot springs. One of the best places to enjoy the Land of Fire and Ice’s geothermal activity in northern Iceland is at the Hauganes Hot Tubs, a unique series of pools (including one that looks like a Viking ship!) in a small fishing village, overlooking the Eyjafjörður fjord and the surrounding snow-capped mountains. So if you want to soak in these beautiful pools yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Hauganes Hot Tubs in northern Iceland.
Fosslaug Hot Spring in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know
Iceland is known for its sprawling glaciers, epic mountainscapes, and steaming hot springs. One of the most underrated hot springs in the country is Fosslaug, tucked away in the rolling hills of Icelandic farmlands, near the country’s northern coast along the Ring Road. This small natural hot spring sits along the rushing Huseyjarkvisl River, right near the brink of the beautiful Reykjafoss waterfall. So if you want to visit Fosslaug for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting this cozy hot spring in northern Iceland.
Martillo Island: What You Need to Know About Seeing Penguins in Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina is known for being the southernmost town on the planet and for the dramatic scenery of Tierra del Fuego—but did you know that you can also actually see penguins here? Martillo Island, located near Ushuaia, is home to multiple species of penguins during the austral summer, who flock to this island to breed and raise their chicks. So if you want to see these feathered cuties for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Martillo Island, the only place to see penguins in Ushuaia.
The ULTIMATE 3 day Atacama Desert Itinerary
The Atacama Desert is one of the most popular destinations in Chile, offering steamy hot springs, technicolor salt lagoons, and otherworldly scenery. There are tons of things to do in this unreal corner of the planet—so much so that it can actually be challenging to figure out what to do and see here if you have a short period of time. My husband, Justin, and I spent a week exploring this area of Chile and have put together the perfect 3 day Atacama Desert itinerary, with ideas if you have more or less time here.
The ULTIMATE 10 day Argentina Itinerary: From Iguazu Falls to Patagonia
Argentina is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with beautiful cities, massive waterfalls, and some of the most stunning mountainscapes on the planet. It’s also a MASSIVE country, sprawling over one million square miles, so if you have just a short time here, it can be hard to know where to spend your time. My husband, Justin, and I spent two months exploring Argentina (and are headed back in short order!) and have gotten the opportunity to see some of the most incredible places this country has to offer. We’ve put together the perfect 10 day Argentina itinerary for you to pack in as many adventures as possible in this epic corner of the planet.
Visiting Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, the Most Beautiful Salt Lagoons in Chile
The Atacama Desert is one of the most spectacularly beautiful places in South America, with snow capped volcanoes, colorful rock formations, and technicolor salt pools. Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, outside of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, are some of the most popular salt pools in the Atacama Desert—and for good reason! Some of the pools here are otherworldly shades of turquoise, with jaw-dropping views of the surrounding Atacama Desert, plus, you can even swim in some of the lagoons! If you want to experience these unique natural features for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, some of the most gorgeous natural pools in Chile.
Machu Picchu Circuits: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing Tickets for Peru’s Wonder of the World
Up until a few years ago, you could simply purchase entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, which is renowned as being one of the best preserved ancient Inca cities on the planet, and wander around almost all of the site without restriction. However, between restrictions imposed during COVID and to protect the site against the negative impacts of overtourism, you are now required to purchase a ticket to a specific “circuit” to Machu Picchu, which is a designated route that only provides access to certain areas of the site. Sounds confusing? It honestly kind of is. Not to worry, though—here’s everything you need to know about Machu Picchu circuits before purchasing your ticket to Peru’s Wonder of the World.
10 Day Chile Itinerary: From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia
Chile stretches over 2,600 miles across South America, from the otherworldly sand dunes of the Atacama Desert in the north to the stunning fjords of Patagonia in the south. There’s a LOT to see and do in this dynamic country, but you can pack in a ton of adventures, even if you just have a short period of time. Here’s the ultimate 10 day Chile itinerary to make the most of your time in this beautiful corner of our planet.
12 Incredible Day Trips from Cusco, Peru
Cusco is a bustling city, nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, that’s a unique mix of Spanish colonial architecture and rich Inca history. While Cusco is worth exploring in and of itself, most visitors spend a lot of their time in this area outside of the city, experiencing all that the surrounding Sacred Valley and the Andes Mountains have to offer. If you want to dive into this colorful region for yourself, here’s 12 incredible day trips from Cusco to consider adding to your Peru itinerary.
10 day Peru Itinerary: From the Andes Mountains to the Amazon
Peru is a beautiful country, full of a colorful culture, a rich history, and some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet. There’s a LOT to do in Peru, but, luckily, you can pack in a lot of adventures, even if you just have a short period of time. Here’s the ultimate 10 day Peru itinerary to make the most of your time in this dynamic country.