Regarded as the carnival capital of the World, Rio de Janeiro is home to world's biggest Carnival, involving four days of celebration. During the month of February, it's carnival all over Rio culminating in the Samba Parade. The 2018 Rio Carnival officially begins on Friday 9 February 9 and ends on Tuesday of Carnival 13 February. Visitors who arri...

This annual Festival celebrates the diverse cultures that exist in Obera today, reflecting the rich traditions of song, dance, customs and cuisine of Argentina's immigrant population. ​Celebration                                            ...

Even in the Land of Tango –– Buenos Aires –– there exists a hierarchy of shows. Some are geared to tourists, pairing showy acts with subpar meals. I recently visited Complejo Tango, in Buenos Aires' Balvanera barrio, and while the performance was showy (as it actually should be), the overall experience felt both fresh and venerable, and moreov...

The best way to tool around Buenos Aires (or any city in my opinion) is by bicycle. I checked one out from Casa Calma Hotel, minutes from Santa Fe Avenue, and was off exploring mile after mile of Buenos Aires streets, by-ways and pocket neighborhoods. You see everyone –– and meet everyone –– on a bicycle. I did get chased off the sidewalk a few tim...

Natural Habitat Adventures has added the 16-passenger M/C Ocean Spray to its fleet of privately chartered ships in the Galapagos islands. As the newest privately chartered expedition yacht in fleet, this 113-foot motorized catamaran is a high-performance vessel designed for stability and maneuverability. It will offer an itinerary through this volc...

The Yasuni National Park in the Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the world's most biodiverse regions. Sea kayak adventure specialist Tofino Expeditions guides kayakers, just 10 at a time, through this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Kayaking the Amazon of Ecuador is a 10-day exploration starts from Quito, with a short fight to the town of Coca and the Napo Ri...