Travel guides, itineraries, and experiences across South America, including cities, landscapes, and cultural highlights.
Booking an international flight with points can feel intimidating, but you don’t need a perfect business-class redemption to make it worthwhile. In my 100,000 Points series, I explore realistic ways to put that balance toward a trip, starting with flights. When round-trip airfare uses less than the full budget, I’ll look at what’s left for…
Stop saving points. Start taking trips. In my 100,000 Points: Weekend Edition series, I explore how I’d use roughly 100,000 transferable points toward flights and hotels for a four-day international getaway. I’ll share how I’d get there, where I’d stay, and how I’d spend my time—comparing points with cash along the way. The goal isn’t…
Planning a trip to Cusco? This post is part of my Cusco series, where I share why we chose a local agency for Machu Picchu, how an unexpected flight delay changed our itinerary, and why Cusco deserves more than a quick stop before the Inca citadel. Most people treat Cusco as a stop on the…
Planning a trip to Cusco? This post is part of my Cusco series, where I share why we chose a local agency for Machu Picchu, how an unexpected flight delay changed our itinerary, and why Cusco deserves more than a quick stop before the Inca citadel. Our last day in Cusco was supposed to be…
Planning a trip to Cusco? This post is part of my Cusco series, where I share why we chose a local agency for Machu Picchu, how an unexpected flight delay changed our itinerary, and why Cusco deserves more than a quick stop before the Inca citadel. Planning Machu Picchu looks simple at first, until you…
This post is part of my South America series, following my five-week solo trip through Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador, and Colombia. I share what I experienced, the day trips and regions I considered, and what I’d plan differently next time. You’ll find related guides in the Explore South America section at the end. After five…