by Noelle Bertram | Nov 24, 2025 | South America
Should You Start a Machu Picchu Trip in Cusco? Almost every visitor to Machu Picchu flies into Cusco’s convenient little airport. This is the main access point to reach Machu Picchu. But if you’ve done any research at all, you’ll know that Cusco...
by Noelle Bertram | Nov 19, 2025 | Best Hotels, South America
The Safest Hotels in Cusco, PeruCusco is one of my favorite cities in the world. I’ve spent over two months exploring this beautiful, bustling city by Machu Picchu. Almost all travelers to Machu Picchu will fly into Cusco’s airport, before making their...
by Noelle Bertram | Oct 23, 2025 | Inspiration, South America
The Ultimate 10-Day Itinerary for Patagonia! Patagonia is one of my favorite places on the planet. If you love nature & the outdoors: you must visit at least once in your lifetime. The views you’ll see & mountains you’ll climb will haunt your...
by Noelle Bertram | Feb 7, 2025 | South America
Where to Stay in El Calafate, Argentina This article rounds out a series I’ve written lately on Patagonia: which includes iconic places to stay inside Torres del Paine National Park, or more reasonable places to stay in nearby Puerto Natales. I’ve also...
by Noelle Bertram | Jan 22, 2025 | Inspiration, South America
Iconic Places to Stay in Torres del Paine So I recently wrote an article on Puerto Natales, Chile: the closest town to Torres del Paine National Park. While you can find some great deals there ~ it’s still a 90-minute drive to the park! Which isn’t ideal...
by Noelle Bertram | Dec 3, 2024 | South America
Where to Stay in Puerto Natales, ChileIf you’re researching a trip to Patagonia: chances are, the charming city of Puerto Natales is on your radar. It’s the closest major city to Torres del Paine National Park ~ one of Patagonia’s highlights. The...