Latest Destinations in South America
Galapagos Tortoises: Jurassic Park at 0.3 MPH
Another National Geographic magazine, another childhood obsession, and eventually adult money made the terrible decision to buy a ticket to the Galapagos. I landed on Santa Cruz in search of giant tortoises: prehistoric, century-old, spectacularly awkward lawn mowers that spend their days eating grass, blocking traffic, and producing truly impressive quantities of shit.
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Los Gemelos: Apparently Two Holes Count as an Attraction
Los Gemelos is a geologic landmark half-way across the island of Santa Cruz on your way into town. A few small signs mark this amazing attraction.
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Uncovering the Wonders of the Charles Darwin Research Station
Immerse yourself in the world of conservation and scientific discovery by visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, where you can witness groundbreaking research and the preservation of unique wildlife species that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution. They even has a stuffed tortoise!
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Pacific Ring of Fire: Volcano tourism + photography
Embark on a captivating journey to the Pacific Ring of Fire for volcano tourism, where the Earth’s raw power takes center stage with breathtaking displays of molten lava, towering craters, and awe-inspiring geothermal activity.
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Plaza Mayor de Lima: Where Lima Suddenly Felt Suspiciously Safe
I stumbled into Plaza Mayor de Lima and suddenly Lima felt suspiciously civilized. Colonial architecture, manicured gardens, historic buildings and the unexpected luxury of wandering around with my camera without constantly questioning my life choices.
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Lima Catacombs: God Upstairs, 25,000 Bodies Downstairs
I wandered into a beautiful old church in Lima expecting some history and religious architecture. Then I discovered roughly 25,000 dead people downstairs. Apparently salvation came with basement storage.
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