The World Travel Awards (WTA) have selected Peru as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination in 2016 for the fifth consecutive year.The “Oscars” of tourism have designated Peru as…
The rain feast: an Aymara measure
The Aymaras – one of the two major ethnic groups in the country, together with the Quechua – communicate with the ‘apus’, their divinities that inhabit the mountains. In the…
Venezuela issues new banknotes after inflation
Venezuela is issuing new higher-value notes to help deal with some of the practical problems of soaring inflation.A backpack full of cash is often required to pay bills at a restaurant or supermark…
HOTEL REVIEW: El Meson Offers Charming Style in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
During my first-ever visit to San Miguel de Allende on assignment for TravelAge West, my husband Angel and I were guests at El Meson, a lovely small hotel in the historic city center. One of the ho…
Farm Vacations: 5 Agro Tours in Guayaquil That Connect You With Nature
What would it take to get you out on the farm on your next vacation — perhaps some freshly made chocolate, just-picked tropical fruit or an overflowing plate of mouthwatering homemade dessert…
Exploring Some of Ipanema’s Favorite Restaurants in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Ipanema in Zona Sul (South Zone) is one of Rio’s most popular neighborhoods. Undeniably a multicultural hub, deep down it maintains the unpretentious charm of a…
Painting and drinks becoming “After Office” pastimes in Buenos Aires
After leaving work, many in Buenos Aires are heading out to have a few drinks with their friends and then paint their own work of art, thanks to the new phenomenon of “Paint Night” at a…
Puerto Vallarta has been a favorite among LGBT travelers for decades
Brought into the tourism spotlight by famous Hollywood celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and offering a broad range of gay bars and nightclubs, gay-owned restaurants, hotels, st…
Miguel Insulza to run for president
Former OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza said that he plans to seek the Socialist Party’s nomination for president of Chile.“I come to confirm that I am available to participate…
Taste Test: El Dorado Rum From Guyana, South America
Sometimes I like to wander through the rum section of a new store I’m visiting and see if I’ve missed anything I should be checking out. Usually I walk away with nothing, but this time …