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What’s the first thing you think of when I say Colombia? Cocaine? Pablo Escobar? Narcos? FARC? Terrorism? That’s fair. But what if I told you everything you thought you knew about the country is wrong?

After the flood: 72 hours in Venice

We arrived in Venice just hours after the second-worst flood ever recorded. While our experience may not have been typical, it was very real—and also surprisingly great.

Meet the Oktoberfesters

Close encounters of the German kind at the world’s biggest beer fest—from pseudo cocaine users, to a very generous dessert dealer, and gossiping without words.

"Poor Niagara!"

April 3, 2020

Once upon a time, the longest-serving First Lady in U.S. history gazed upon Iguazu Falls and said it was “pretty friggin’ awesome.” (Or something like that.) And you know what? She was absolutely right.

M-m-m-my corona saga

March 25, 2020

A tantalizing tale of traveling abroad during a global health crisis, complete with mounting tension, a dramatic escape, and a conclusion that will keep us all guessing.

Pata(no)gonia: Northern Chile & Argentina

March 17, 2020

What’s a pair of budget travelers to do in Chile and Argentina when their funds won’t stretch to pricy Patagonia? Head in the opposite direction, of course, to discover the lesser-known (and less expensive) highlights.

Santiago is a war zone

February 26, 2020

You almost certainly heard about the massive protests in Santiago last October, but did you know they’re still happening? We didn’t until we showed up—and became unwitting witnesses to the carnage in Chile’s capital.