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Archives

  • +2025
    • + April
      • Jordan Harvey & Renee Davies Named Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists!
    • + March
      • How to get to Torres del Paine National Park
      • Best South America Trips for Summer Break
    • + February
      • Clos Apalta Residence: Hidden Gem of Chilean Vineyards
      • Where To Go In Colombia
      • KNOWMAD 2024 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
      • Jordan Harvey Joins Travel + Leisure's A-List of Top Advisors
      • Machu Picchu Day Hikes
    • + January
      • Parting Shots: A Luxury Peru Trip to High-End Properties
  • +2024
    • + September
      • Knowmad Has Your Back: Bob and Linda's Antarctica Expedition
    • + August
      • What To Do In Santiago, Chile In 48 Hours: Our Top Picks
    • + June
      • Combining Relaxation & Adventure in Colombia's Coffee Region and Caribbean Coast
    • + May
      • Jordan Harvey & Renee Davies Named Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists!
      • What If We...Go to Antarctica? Knowmad Travelers Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary with Antarctica and Patagonia Exploration
    • + March
      • Just Back From South America - Stories from Knowmad Travelers
      • Jordan Harvey Named Travel & Leisure's A-List Travel Advisor
    • + February
      • SIMPLY THE BEST: 2023 KNOWMAD PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
  • +2023
    • + December
      • Top Ten Unique Things to Do in Buenos Aires
    • + September
      • Extend Your Argentina Trip With An Exploration of Uruguay
    • + May
      • Condé Nast Traveler Top Specialists
      • Top Travel + Leisure A-List Advisor South America for 2023
      • Knowmad Founders Adventure Series: All Things Brazil
    • + March
      • Parting Shots: An Inside Look at an Epic Antarctica Expedition
      • Simply the Best: Knowmad Photo Contest Winners
  • +2022
    • + December
      • The Other Side: A South America Travel Company's Pandemic Tale
    • + May
      • Lifelong Friends Take the Trip of a Lifetime - Galapagos to Machu Picchu
      • Knowmad Wins Condé Nast's Top Honor for Galapagos, Peru, Patagonia, Argentina, & Chile
    • + March
      • Travel + Leisure A-List Winner for the 10th Year in a Row!
  • +2021
    • + September
      • Travel + Leisure Spotlights Knowmad's Peru Epic 9-Day Active Adventure & Inca Trail
      • Parting Shots: Ecuador's Haciendas & History with Galapagos Widlife & Adventure
    • + August
      • Just Got Back from South America
    • + June
      • Book Now and Save - A Collection of South America’s Best Adventures at Unheard of Values
      • Recently Returning Travelers: Galapagos Marvels All To Yourself
      • 5 Reasons to Consider Traveling Abroad NOW!
    • + May
      • How Travel is Inspiring Hope for the Future
    • + April
      • Condé Nast Traveler Winners - Again! What Sets Knowmad Apart
      • Savings & Unprecedented Wildlife in Galapagos
      • Current Travel News & Info for South America
      • Staff Pick Itinerary: Ultimate Galapagos Island Hopping
    • + March
      • Patagonia Deals: Limited Time Knowmad Exclusives
    • + February
      • Why South America Has Something for Everyone
    • + January
      • Best South America Travel Deals + A Knowmad Exclusive
      • What does travel mean to you?
  • +2020
    • + November
      • Book Now, Travel Later, Save Big!
      • Travel + Leisure A-List Award: Bright Future Award
      • Safety & Flexibility Pledge
    • + October
      • 6 Blow-Your-Mind Colombian Stays
      • Last-Minute Galapagos Cruise Deal: Book Now, Travel Later
      • Ecuador + Galapagos Open for Travel: Pack Your Bags!
    • + August
      • How to Pick the Best Galapagos Cruise for You
      • A Collection of Our Favorite South America Private Villas & Boutique Hotels
    • + June
      • Property in Focus: Clos Apalta Residence
      • How to Plan an Epic Patagonia + Antarctica Trip
    • + May
      • Join our Trip Specialists for Zoom Presentations on Peru, Ecuador & Patagonia
      • How to Plan the Perfect Easter Island Adventure
      • Galapagos & Ecuador Luxury Trip Highlighted by Travel + Leisure
    • + April
      • 5 Reasons to Start Planning Your 2021 Adventure Today
      • Keep the Knowmad Spirit Alive at Home & Support Small Businesses
      • Moving Forward Together
    • + March
      • Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists + Knowmad Adventures
      • Welcome Home
      • Best Peruvian Amazon River Cruises
    • + February
      • Property in Focus: Hacienda Bambusa Colombia
    • + January
      • Knowmad Adventures Annual Photo Contest 2019
      • A Rare Pair: How to Combine Machu Picchu + Patagonia in One Trip
      • Jordan's Staff Pick Itinerary: Awe-inspiring 8-Day Brazil Beach Trip
  • +2019
    • + December
      • Meet Amanda Bjorge: Words With A South America Travel Expert
    • + November
      • Best Multigenerational Trips in South America
      • Season's Greetings: To the Journey Ahead!
    • + October
      • South America's Best Kept Secret: Machu Picchu & Patagonia Shoulder Season Travel
    • + September
      • How to Choose Between the Argentine and Chilean Sides of Patagonia: El Chalten vs. Torres del Paine or Both
      • Travel + Leisure A-List Award Winner!
    • + August
      • Custom Ecuador + Galapagos Islands Trip: Two Weeks in Quito, Cloudforest, Galapagos & Zuleta
      • What is the best Antarctica Cruise for Me?
    • + May
      • What’s Love Got to Do with It? Knowmad Founders Toast 10 Years with South America Anniversary Trip
      • Beyond Machu Picchu: Explora Sacred Valley, Luxury Hotel in Peru
    • + April
      • Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists We Trust Award
      • Custom Argentina + Antarctica Trip: Unforgettable Antarctica Cruise from South America
      • 1-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
    • + March
      • Meet Jena: Go Getter, Knowmad Trip Specialist + Colombia Travel Expert
      • 4 Day Inca Trail Tour + Greater Peru: An Active Journey + Time for Reflection
      • Galapagos Sustainable Tourism: Sharing Values at Galapagos Safari Camp
    • + January
      • Through Your Lens: Annual Travel Photography Contest
      • Experiential Travel in Chile & Argentina: An In-Depth Look at Bariloche, Salta, + Atacama
      • What to Know Before Traveling to Peru: 4 Frequently Asked Questions
  • +2018
    • + December
      • The Beautiful Struggle: Traveling with Small Children in South America
    • + November
      • Meet Amanda Bjorge: Words With A South America Travel Expert
      • Knowmad Adventures at the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo in Minneapolis
    • + October
      • Staff Pick Itinerary: Machu Picchu + Galapagos Islands Tour
    • + September
      • Parting Shots: Chile + Argentina Over 50 Travel Experience of a Lifetime
      • Central Chile Travel Guide: From Santiago to Valparaíso + Wine Country
      • Things to do in Santiago, Chile
    • + August
      • Two Weeks in Chile: Contrasting Regions, Atacama + Patagonia Combination Trip
      • Condé Nast Traveler Experience Makers Award for the 4th Year in a Row!
      • Parting Shots: How a Galapagos Charter Became the Trip of a Lifetime!
      • Best Peru Restaurants: Your Guide for Knowing Where to Eat from Lima to Machu Picchu
      • Travel + Leisure A-List Recognizes Jordan As a Top Trip Advisor for the 7th Year in a Row!
    • + June
      • Condé Nast Traveler Highlights Knowmad’s Off-The-Beaten-Path Specialty with Choquequirao Trek Mention
      • Book your Inca Trail trip by July 31st and receive $200 off per person!
      • Parting Shots: Antarctica Family Trip of a Lifetime
    • + May
      • The Casa Oficina
    • + April
      • Top Sacred Valley Hotels: Find Your Perfect Place to Stay in Peru’s Sacred Valley
      • Meet Carmen: Knowmad's Newest Operations Specialist
    • + March
      • Knowmad at the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo!
    • + January
      • 2017 Knowmad Adventures Annual Photo Contest
      • Inspiring Travel Instagram Photos: Our Most Liked Posts of 2017
      • Lake Titicaca Travel: 4 Ways to Get Off The Beaten Path
  • +2017
    • + December
      • Parting Shots: Romanced by Argentina on a Sensational Buenos Aires, Calafate & Patagonia Honeymoon
      • May You Find Joy in the Journey
      • Argentina + Chile Group Trip Adventure with St. Olaf Alumni & Family Travel + Knowmad
      • Top 6 Ecuador Destinations To Visit Before Or After Your Trip To The Galapagos
    • + November
      • Parting Shots: Anniversary Adventure to The Inca Trail & Sacred Valley, Peru
      • Jordan wins Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist for the 3rd Year in a Row!
      • Trek Check: Peru Treks Comparison - Inca Trail, Salkantay + Choquequirao
      • 3 Phenomenal Things to do in Ecuador: Hidden Gems + New Experiences I Discovered on My Recent Trip
    • + October
      • Parting Shots: Possibilities of Patagonia - Four Friends’ Custom Chile Trip through Northern & Southern Patagonia!
      • Advice for New Moms With Wanderlust
      • Join Us This November for The Midwest Mountaineering Twin Cities Outdoor Adventure Expo
    • + September
      • Best Atacama Luxury Lodges: A Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s Top Hotels
      • Huchuy Qosqo Trek: Hiking, Kayaking, Camping…Oh, Let Us Count the Ways to Explore Peru
      • The Best Machu Picchu Hotels: Where to Stay in Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • + August
      • Shoulder Season or High Season: When is the Best Time of Year for Your Trip to Patagonia?
      • A Personal Take on Galapagos Animals, Unique Experiences + More
      • Inca Trail Permits: Book Your 2018 Inca Trail Trip Before It’s Too Late
      • How To Travel Like A Knowmad: Stories From Kayli's Trip + Things To Do in Argentina + Chile
      • 2017 Travel + Leisure A-List Winner: Jordan Harvey is the Best Trip Planner for Argentina + Chile!
      • Parting Shots: Amazon, Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu, Peru Trip
    • + July
      • Making the Most out of the Patagonia Region: Combining Argentina + Chile
      • Renee's Staff Itinerary Pick: A Luxury Machu Picchu, Peru, Trip
      • Thoughts From Dan's Experience Abroad: Where To Go + What To Do In Chile
    • + June
      • Parting Shots: Custom Galapagos Islands + Ecuador Trip
      • Where to Stay in Buenos Aires: We Help You Decide The Best Neighborhood for You
      • Parting Shots: Two Weeks in Patagonia
    • + May
      • The Mysteries of Floreana + Galapagos Islands Trip Ideas
      • Antarctica: 12 Lessons From My Journey to the White Continent
      • Parting Shots: 12 Day Trip to the Galapagos Islands + Cloud Forest
    • + April
      • A Refreshing Pisco Sour Recipe
      • Events in Minneapolis: Knowmad at the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
      • Southwest Journal Feature: Minneapolis Based Travel Company Finds a New Home
    • + March
      • Jordan's Staff Itinerary Pick: Finding Fate on Easter Island
      • Parting Shots: Two Weeks in Peru - Inca Trail, Machu Picchu + Lake Titicaca
      • Forbes Travel + Knowmad Adventures: Adrenaline + Zen - Five Trips of a Lifetime
      • Renee's Staff Itinerary Pick: One Week in The Galapagos Islands, An Active Land-Based Adventure Trip
      • Best Place to Visit in South America for Adventure, Gastronomy, Relaxation, History + More
    • + February
      • Parting Shots: Custom Sacred Valley + Peruvian Amazon Travel Experience
      • 5 Frequently Asked Questions About the Inca Trail / Machu Picchu Hike Info
    • + January
      • Passport Expiration Information: Why Do I Need Six Months On My Passport?
      • Parting Shots: A Patagonian Odyssey - Chiloé Island, Rafting, Ice-Hiking + More
      • 2016 Knowmad Adventures Annual Travel Photography Contest
      • Reflecting On A Year of South America Travel: Travelers' Reviews + Stories From Their South American Adventures
  • +2016
    • + December
      • Happy Holidays With Love From The Knowmad Team
      • Knowmad is Featured in the Wall Street Journal!
      • New Year's Eve Traditions in South America
    • + November
      • Parting Shots: Custom Atacama Desert + Patagonia Chile Trip
      • We did it! Knowmad Adventures wins Condé Nast Traveler Experience Makers + Top Travel Specialist Award for the Second Year in a Row
      • The Relais & Châteaux Difference
      • Knowmad's South America Small Business Micro Lending Tradition
      • Argentina Weather, When To Go, What To Pack + More by Region
    • + October
      • Parting Shots: Comprehensive South America Vacation to Argentina, Chile + Peru
      • Ask The Experts: Pregnancy + Newborn Asks Tara Harvey About Travel With Kids
      • Visit Us At One of the Best Events in Minneapolis: Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
      • Meet Krista! Knowmad's Newest Team Member, Ready to Help You Plan A Trip To South America
    • + September
      • How To Make The Most Of A Trip To Iguazú Falls
      • Jordan Harvey Wins Travel + Leisure Best Chile + Argentina Travel Advisor for the 4th Year in a Row!
    • + August
      • Parting Shots: Things To Do in Peru - Biking, Hiking, Paragliding, Whitewater Rafting + More
      • The Best Way to See the Galapagos Islands: Cruise or Land-Based?
      • Design Mom: Living With Kids + Home Tour Column Features Tara Harvey / Knowmad Adventures
      • Parting Shots: A Trip to Ecuador + The Galapagos Islands
    • + July
      • Starting a Company: The Challenges + Triumphs of Starting a Travel Company
      • How To Make The Most Out of Your Trip To Torres Del Paine, Patagonia: Including The Best Excursions For You
      • 4 Unique Experiences + What to Pack For A Trip to Ecuador
      • Relais + Châteaux Deal: 3 Chilean Luxury Lodges Combined Into 1 Incredible Deal!
    • + June
      • Picture Perfect: The Photojojo Phone Lens for Travel
      • How to Plan A Chile + Argentina Food & Wine Travel Experience
    • + May
      • Parting Shots: Travel to Antarctica
      • Active Over 50 Magazine: Adventure Travel Resource Guide Features Knowmad Adventures!
      • Family Vacation: Sunburns, Scorpions + Toddlers
      • How To Edit Your Travel Photos On The Go With PicsArt Photo Editor
    • + April
      • Great News! Argentina Reciprocity Fee Information
      • Meet Kayli: Knowmad's Operations Specialist & South America Travel Industry Expert
      • Parting Shots: 9 Things To Do in Chile; A Photo Essay by Knowmad's Media Manager
    • + March
      • Midwest Mountaineering + Outdoor Adventure Expo: An Outdoor Enthusiast + Adventure Travel Gathering
      • Tara's Staff Itinerary Pick: An Active Take on Visiting Machu Picchu + The Sacred Valley in Peru
    • + February
      • Guide Spotlight: Meet Wilfredo Huillca, A Private Tour Guide in Peru
      • Parting Shots: Traveling to Argentina + Chile: Wine Country, Patagonia + More
      • Parting Shots: Active Argentina Adventure: Mighty Iguazu + Remote Patagonia
      • Simple, Delicious Quinoa Recipe
    • + January
      • Chile Weather, When To Go, What to Pack + More By Region
      • Parting Shots: Galapagos Islands Land-Based Adventure
      • 2015 Annual South America Travel Photography Contest
      • A Fun List for the New Year: Paddle Board, Make Pancakes, Travel to South America + More!
      • Now is the Time to Book Your Travel to Peru: 2016 Inca Trail Permits Are Selling Out Fast!
      • 2015 in Review(s): What Traveler’s Are Saying About Their South American Adventures
  • +2015
    • + December
      • Top 5 Best Family Vacations in South America
      • Parting Shots: Peru + Chile Combination Trip - Hiking, Mountain Biking + More
      • Knowmad Featured In Condé Nast Traveler: The Experience Makers 2015
      • May Your World Be Filled With Happiness - Knowmad Adventures South America Travel
      • Gift Guide for the Explorer
      • Continuing a Tradition: Microlending in South America
    • + November
      • Parting Shots: Traveling to Ecuador
      • Fashionable Mamuye Tote + Knowmad Adventures
      • Hiking Round Up: Top 5 Treks in South America
      • 24 Hours in Patagonia with Knowmad Adventures + Artful Living Magazine
    • + October
      • Crossing the Andes: Explore Chile, Argentina & Patagonia with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum & Knowmad Adventures
      • Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo + Knowmad Adventures
      • Parting Shots: Custom Inca Trail Trip
      • Top 10 Places To Get Your Feet Wet in South America: Kayak in Peru, Fly Fish & Surf in Chile
      • A Knowmad Adventures' Women's Trip to Peru: Journey to Machu Picchu: Women's Active & Cultural Adventure
    • + September
      • Celebrating 6 Years of South America Travel
      • Parting Shots: Ecuador Honeymoon - Galapagos Islands, Amazon & Avenue of the Volcanoes
      • Chile: Farm-to-Table Food + Wine Deal
      • The Romance of Patagonia: Awasi Patagonia Lodge in Chile, South America
      • Parting Shots: Traveling to Peru - Mountain Biking in the Andes, Exploring the Sacred Valley, Visiting Machu Picchu & More
    • + August
      • Facts About Peru: Inca Trail Elevations, Andean Activities & More
      • Jordan Harvey Named The Travel + Leisure Argentina + Chile Top Travel Advisor For The Third Year in a Row!
      • South America Travel Discounts: Awasi Patagonia Lodge Deals & More
      • Argentine Empanada Recipe: Bringing Buenos Aires to Your Kitchen
    • + July
      • The Story of a Name: Knowmad & Nomad Adventures
      • 5 Tips for Visiting Easter Island
      • Custom Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Trip
      • Gaucho Culture & A Visit to Patagonia
      • Meet Molly Stern - Knowmad Adventures South America Traveler Services & Operations
      • Ecuador Travel: A Stay at Hacienda Zuleta
    • + June
      • Custom Trip to Chile: Atacama Desert, Easter Island, Patagonia, Valparaiso & More
      • Galapagos National Park: By Cruise or By Land
      • How to get to Patagonia, South America
      • Book Your Inca Trail Trip + Machu Picchu Tour Today: Information About The Knowmad Inca Trail Difference + More!
    • + May
      • How To Prepare For An International Trip
      • Ecuador Travel: Macalester College Alumni Association Dynamic Group Trip
      • From Phone to Frame: Preserving Travel Memories with Instantly Framed
      • Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine: The Sisterhood of Motherhood + Knowmad Adventures
      • 6 Highlights From My Trip to Peru By Peru + Ecuador Travel Expert Renee Davies
    • + April
      • Tropic Of CandyCorn Feature: Traveling to The Sacred Valley of the Inca
      • Galapagos Islands Travel: Land + Sea
      • How to Plan A Trip to Chile & Argentina
    • + March
      • The Best Chimichurri Recipe - Argentine Steak Sauce
      • Argentina + Chile Adventure Trip: The Ward's Amazing Trip to South America
    • + February
      • Knowmad At The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show
      • 3 Ways to Tie A Scarf: Ecuadorian Alpaca by Shupaca
    • + January
      • The Top 10 Galapagos Cruises for all Different Groups & Budgets
      • The Peterson Family "Trip of a Lifetime" to Peru
      • January South America Travel Deals
      • 2014 Annual South America Travel Photography Contest Results
      • How to Order a Coffee in Spanish
      • Our 2014 South America Travel Year in Review(s)
      • Money Magazine's Where to go in 2015 List
  • +2014
    • + December
      • When is the Best Time to Visit the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador?
      • Cu-Boulder Study Abroad Alumni Spotlight: Translating my passion to real world opportunities
      • Happy Holidays from the Knowmad Family!
      • Give the Gift of Travel: South America Travel Deals
      • Gift Guide for the Traveler
      • Tis' The Season: Micro Loans in South America
      • StarTribune Business: Building adventure travel agency has been an adventure
      • Two Weeks in Chile + Argentina
    • + November
      • The Riveter Magazine - Story of A Startup: Knowmad Adventures
      • Ultimate Peru Bikepacking Itinerary
      • Last Call for Photos: 2014 Travel Photography Photo Contest!
      • Unforgettable Family Trip To Peru
      • Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu before it’s too late!
    • + October
      • What's In My Carry-On
      • 5 Must Do Activities In Torres del Paine National Park
      • Top 10 Travel Tips from the Knowmad Travel Experts
      • Join Knowmad at The Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
      • Chilean Wine Country: The Next Best Vineyard Destination
      • Women's Adventure Magazine Features Knowmad's Tara Harvey
      • Southwest Journal Features South America Travel Experts, Knowmad Adventures
      • The Minnesota Laker/Pioneer Features Knowmad Adventures: The Knowmad Life
      • Best Family Vacations in South America: Peru, Ecuador and Chile - $400 Off!
      • Travel Inspiration
      • Peru Trip: Amazon Jungle, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca & Lima
    • + September
      • Travel + Leisure's 'World's Greatest Dream Trips' Features Knowmad Adventures' Patagonia Dream Trip
      • South America Travel with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
      • Happy Birthday: Knowmad Celebrates 5 Years of South America Travel!
      • Knowmad Adventures' Lisa Kellenberger Featured in International Studies Abroad Newsletter
      • Southern Amazon Basin versus Northern Amazon Jungle Visit
      • Meet Our Peru Travel Coordinators, Katty and Haelin!
    • + August
      • Travel to Brazil With Knowmad Adventures and The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
      • Lost Lands of the Incas: Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu Travel
      • Chile Luxury Travel Deal: Unheard of Savings at Explora Patagonia and Easter Island
      • Knowmad’s Jordan Harvey Named Best Trip Specialist for Argentina and Chile with praise for Peru by Travel + Leisure
      • Top 3 Things to Do in The Sacred Valley
      • Book Your 2015 Inca Trail Hike Now and Save Big: The Perfect Way To Experience Peru Active Travel!
    • + July
      • Hola Arepa: Latin American Cuisine At It's Finest
      • Design Mom Interviews Knowmad Co-Founder Tara Harvey
      • Adventures of the Louis Family: A Patagonia Vacation
      • Meet Renee and Jack: Our New South America Trip Planners
      • Awasi: Torres Del Paine's Newest Patagonia Luxury Lodge
      • Galapagos Cruise Vacation Deals: Huge Savings on Galapagos' Best Small Ship Cruises
      • Henson Chile Family Vacation
    • + June
      • Inspirational Travel Quote
      • Reflections from Peru: A Salkantay Trail, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca Travel Tale
      • 2014 Brazil World Cup Party Inspiration / Caipirinha Recipe
      • Travel Inspiration
      • Inspirational Quote
      • Book Your Inca Trail Hike Now & Receive $200 Off!
    • + May
      • Macalester College Alumni Travel Opportunity
      • Travel Quote
      • Adiós Carley: Her Next Adventure!
      • Travel Inspiration
      • Custom Chile and Easter Island Travel Experience
      • Travel Quote
      • Good News! Chile Reciprocity Fee Information
      • Best Places to Visit in South America
    • + April
      • Motherhood & Knowmad
      • Special Interest Group Travel to Ecuador: Knowmad Adventures and The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
      • We're Expanding! Announcing Travel to Antarctica
    • + March
      • Book Now: Amazon Jungle, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and more Peru Travel Deals!
      • Exceptional Galapagos Cruises at Great Values
      • An Ecuador Vacation
    • + February
      • Peruvian Cuisine: Rocoto Relleno Recipe
      • 2013 Photo Contest Results: Argentina, Chile & Patagonia, Peru & Machu Picchu, Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands
      • South America Micro-Loan Initiative
      • Ecuador and Galapagos Islands Vacation
    • + January
      • Visiting Machu Picchu
      • Make It Happen: A List of Inspirational Adventure Treks for 2014
  • +2013
    • + December
      • Communication Arts Features Knowmad Adventures Web Design
      • How To Plan a Great Inca Trail Hike
    • + November
      • Lake Titicaca – Journeys to Uros & Taquile Islands, A Kayaking Adventure & Community Building
      • Peru and Chile Vacation
    • + October
      • Useful Peru Weather Information: The Tropical Amazon, The Andean Highlands + The Arid Western Desert
      • Best Patagonia Luxury Lodges: A Comprehensive Review of Patagonia + Torres del Paine's Best Hotels
      • Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina
      • Patagonia Travel: An Inside Look
    • + September
      • Travel Photography 101
      • Best Chile & Argentina Travel Agent & Trip Operator: Travel & Leisure Awards Jordan Harvey
      • Knowmad Adventures at the Outdoor Adventure Expo
      • Arboretum to Galapagos Islands and Ecuador
    • + August
      • Patagonia Vacation Packing List
      • Find Comfort in a Good Book: Books by Isabel Allende
      • Patagonia - Hiking with Friends
      • The New KnowmadAdventures.com
      • My Conversation with Carolina in the Atacama Desert
      • What’s the best time to travel to Chile & the Patagonia?
    • + July
      • What’s the best Galapagos cruise for me?
      • Chile and Argentina Father-Daughter Trip
    • + May
      • Parting Shots: Standa Family Trip to Machu Picchu
    • + April
      • Destination in Focus: Ski the Andes
      • Founders Journey Part II: Lodges of the Atacama Desert
      • Founders Journey Part I: Lodges of Patagonia
    • + March
      • Parting Shots: Mamola Family Adventures in Peru
    • + February
      • 2012 Photo Contest Results
      • Tierra Patagonia in Travel + Leisure
      • Parting Shots: Family Visits their Daughter Studying Abroad in South America
      • About.com Features Knowmad Adventures
      • How to Make the Most Out of Your Miles
    • + January
      • Last Call for Photos!
  • +2012
    • + December
      • Give the Gift of Travel
      • Knowmad & The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Present "Lost Lands of the Inca"
    • + November
      • Knowmad News: "Tis the Season to Lend
      • Culture: La Prisa Mata
      • Parting Shots: Deanna & Brett Hike the Inca Trail
    • + October
      • Featured Itinerary: Northern Patagonia Odyssey
      • Knowmad at Midwest Mountaineering's Outdoor Adventure Expo
    • + September
      • Images from a Couple's Custom Chile Itinerary
      • Good Eats in Santiago
      • Win this FREE Daypack & Knowmad Gear!
    • + August
      • World Wide Image
      • 8 Women, 8 Days in Peru
      • Money Matters in Chile
      • Pin Us on Pinterest
      • Gastronomy: Merken in Food & Wine Magazine
    • + July
      • Explorer's Corner: Honeymoon South America
      • When is the best time to visit Peru?
      • Quinua Villa Boutique Hotel
    • + June
      • Parting Shots: Chile
      • Book Review: Death in the Andes
      • 2011 South America Photo Contest Winners
    • + May
      • Peruvian Textiles
      • Knowmad News: Published in Frommer's Again!
      • Winner, Winner, Heck-of-a-lot more than Chicken Dinner
    • + April
      • Knowmad at Outdoor Adventure Expo This Weekend
    • + March
      • Curried Quinoa
      • Last Call for Our Photography Contest!
      • What to Pack for a Trip to South America + How to Layer
      • Reports Are In: New Peru Adventure
      • Making Headlines: Frommer's Chile & Easter Island
      • AdventureHER and Knowmad Head to Peru July 2012
      • Culture, Art & Design: Valparaiso & Vintage Labels
      • MN Landscape Arboretum Trip Returns from Chile and Argentina
  • +2011
    • + December
      • The Other Side of Sustainability
      • Feliz Navidad and Happy New Year!
    • + November
      • Knowmad News: All New Peru Trips and Expanded Website!
      • Parting Shots: Peru Active Explorer
      • Parting Shots: Northern Patagonia Odyssey
    • + August
      • Parting Shots: Atacama Desert, Chile
    • + June
      • Peru Unveiled
      • Gastronomy: Mate
    • + May
      • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Crosses the Andes and Patagonia
      • Parting Shots: Chile, South America
    • + April
      • Knowmad News: Featured in Minnesota Business Magazine
      • Destination in Focus: Lima, Peru
    • + March
      • Knowmad News: Exploring Machu Picchu
    • + February
      • Parting Shots: South America
      • Gastronomy: Merken
      • Lake Minnetonka Magazine
    • + January
      • Parting Shots: Places to Visit in Chile
      • Explorer's Corner: A Journey in Cochamo, Chile
  • +2010
    • + December
      • 'Tis the season for travel...
    • + May
      • A New Beginning - Knowmad Adventures
    • + April
      • If You Build It, They Will Come
    • + March
      • And the Earth Shook
    • + February
      • The Fu
    • + January
      • Chiloe
      • Write A Review
      • Tara Harvey - Knowmad Adventures
      • Lisa Kellenberger - Knowmad Adventures
  • +2009
    • + December
      • La Navidad - Christmas in Chile
      • El Cliente: South America Travel
      • Valley of the Gods - Chile
      • Here we are: Chile, South America
    • + November
      • November 19th - Reflections
      • November 15th – The Promised Land: Northern Patagonia
    • + October
      • October 26th – Keeping up with the Jones’
      • October 17th - Chile
      • 6 p.m. October 15th - Santiago
      • 2 a.m. October 11th (night before departure)

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