The Quick Lowdown to Peru

April 17, 2018 Erica Ho 6 minute read

First of all, there is more to Peru than Machu Picchu. There are exactly 32 climates represented in the world; Peru has no less than 30 of them.

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Why Zika Is a Concern Even If You’re Not Planning To Get Pregnant (Or a Dude)

July 25, 2016 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Real talk.

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The Highest City on Earth (and How To Get There)

March 23, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks 2 minute read

This is part 2 in Extreme Travel series.

Last year was the warmest on record by far (and that’s been the case for awhile now). If you’re looking to get as far away as possible from rising tides, look no further than the highest city on earth.

But be warned: this is not a tourist destination. Life gets tough on the edge of the earth.

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The Driest Place on Earth (and How To Get There)

March 16, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks 2 minute read

This is part 1 in Extreme Travel series.

Spring is almost here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that can mean only one thing.

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Beware of Booking Plane Fares for Residents

February 24, 2015 Karina Martinez-Carter 1 minute read

The quest for plane tickets can drive us to jump through all sorts of proverbial hoops, like hiding our location and changing our language until we find—ta da!—that cheap golden ticket.

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The Quick Lowdown to Colombia Travel

February 16, 2015 Karina Martinez-Carter 4 minute read

Colombia used to be considered too dangerous for the average tourist to touch. But then something happened: Things calmed down and the country started popping up on every top destinations list a few years ago.

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The Quick Lowdown on Argentina

September 18, 2014 Karina Martinez-Carter 7 minute read

Our brand new Snapshot series that covers the most important, quick-hit info about a destination so you can dive in as quickly as possible. First up is Argentina, that beguiling South American country where I set my post-collegiate sights.