March 20, 2023
Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are a magical destination to explore. The landscapes—from lava flows to lagoons—and the wildlife—be it giant tortoises or blue footed boobies—are unforgettable and unlike anywhere else in the world. The archipelago is home to unique species of both flora and fauna and, as such, has also become a place where critical scientific Read more…
March 1, 2023
Traveling to Antarctica is otherworldly. It’s mysteriously vast – an endless kingdom of ice, snow, and infinite ocean. Regarded as the “international continent” by some, Antarctica tells a fascinating tale of adventure, scientific discovery, and worldwide cooperation. Scientists live and work on bases 365 days a year – even through brutally cold and snowy winters Read more…
January 11, 2023
In November of 2022 my husband and I visited Panama. A lot had changed since my first visit 19 years ago, and I was excited to update my knowledge and take in the wide variety of offerings this tiny country packs. As expected, it did not disappoint, and I experienced first-hand how special it is Read more…
January 10, 2023
Desertscapes have always captivated me in ways that other biomes haven’t. The vastness offers one clarity and spending time immersed in these landscapes is often likened to a spiritual experience- a place where one can really connect to earth. The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is no exception! Famed for being the world’s driest desert, Read more…
December 13, 2022
As we approach the start of a new year, it is time for our annual Travel Beyond ‘Favorite Photos’ collection! Carefully selected by each staff member, these images reflect the many adventures and experiences that made 2022 so memorable. Whether jetsetting abroad or sinking into something closer to home, the photos below remind us that Read more…
December 8, 2022
On a recent trip to Chile, my husband John and I spent more than a week exploring Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park. One stop was at Estancia Cerro Guido, a property surrounded by stunning landscapes and home to unique wildlife. While here, we enjoyed incredible food and set off on beautiful hikes. We Read more…
December 3, 2022
The holidays are fast approaching, and with it perhaps, the stress of finding the perfect gift for your friends and family. Sports enthusiasts may favor one thing, while theater fanatics might prefer another. Then there is our favorite—the avid travelers. We polled our Travel Beyond experts to ask for their insight and they have identified Read more…
December 1, 2022
One morning, in the late 1990s, Douglas and Kristine Tompkins made a promise to themselves. Looking out over Chile’s Chacabuco Valley, over land that for decades had been ranched and run ragged by livestock, they vowed that somehow, someway they would turn this region into a national park. In that moment, so in awe of Read more…
November 21, 2022
It’s hard to describe Patagonia. The first few things that come to mind when thinking of this area are: mountains, fields of ice, the ever-present guanaco (similar to a llama), and the elusive puma. What’s often missing, and hard to fully comprehend, is the vastness of the region. It’s said to encompass more than 300,000 Read more…
November 21, 2022
What comes to mind when you think of Chile? Mountains, glaciers, probably the Atacama Desert, Patagonia, and Easter Island. However, there exists another equally as interesting region, one that not as many travelers have considered visiting — the Lake District. Just south of Santiago, it is not only fascinating to visit, but also centrally located Read more…