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Book Now: Amazon Jungle, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and more Peru Travel Deals!

Carpe Diem Today and Save!

Save $200 per person for any 2014 Peru trip booked in April!* Have you or your family been considering an incredible journey offering exciting adventure and life-long memories? Nothing brings us closer to our loved ones or ourselves than travel, and U.S. summer and fall are great times to get away enjoying mild temperatures and no rains while visiting Machu Picchu, remote Andean villages, and colonial Cusco. Mention discount code KTJ010 when contacting Knowmad to receive $200 off any Peru trip booked before April 30th. The time for adventure is now!

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Exceptional Galapagos Cruises at Great Values

Of course there is some truth to the adage ‘you get what you pay for’ when it comes to Galapagos cruises, but there is also quite a bit of space between getting the absolute most for your money and not. Whether you’re in your golden years and prefer the finer things, or a young backpacker trying to find a way on a ship without doubling down on old student debt, when searching Galapagos cruise options there is a wide-range of options available in any category and some, simply put, are better values than others. This article aims to help you weed through the respective piles and point out some Galapagos small-ship cruises that deliver the most value for their price tag. In addition to choosing a high-value ship, there are also techniques to ensure you don’t overpay for an awesome experience on Galapagos.

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An Ecuador Vacation

Experiencing South America the Patagonian way just about a year ago, this group decided to take another trip, this time to Ecuador. Having had such an unforgettable first adventure, their group only grew when they began to plan their second excursion. In January this group of twelve adventurers packed their bags and embarked on a well-rounded, active and culture filled Ecuador vacation!

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Peruvian Cuisine: Rocoto Relleno Recipe

Below is a rendition of Peru’s Rocoto Relleno “Stuffed Hot Pepper” Recipe.

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2013 Photo Contest Results: Argentina, Chile & Patagonia, Peru & Machu Picchu, Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

The Knowmad Adventures Annual Photo Contest has come to a close, and our 2013 winners have been chosen! There were so many incredible traveler photos from all over South America, including Patagonia, Machu Picchu, and the Galapagos Islands, it was truly hard to choose. See our top picks for Adventure, Culture, Landscape/Scenery, Portrait, and Wildlife below. And, although video was not a category this year (but will be for 2014!), we posted some of our favorite traveler videos at the end. Thank you to our Knowmad travel photographers and all 2013 Knowmad travelers for an amazing year!

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South America Micro-Loan Initiative

Working for a travel company is eye-opening in so many ways. Not only do you come across some of the most beautiful places and people but you are also exposed to the other side.

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Ecuador and Galapagos Islands Vacation

Galapagos Islands Vacation - Traveler Photo

Just a year after returning from a whirlwind holiday adventure in Patagonia, Easter Island and Central Chile, the Olson Family was already hungry for their next great South America vacation. They were looking for a place exciting yet accessible to a wide range of ages with great weather over the Christmas holiday and offering brilliant landscapes and exotic cultures. An Ecuador and Galapagos Islands vacation fit the bill and then some, as it has all that and much more including the some of the world’s greatest biodiversity.

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Visiting Machu Picchu

The best thing about my trip to Peru was not Machu Picchu. It may sound odd, seeing that Machu Picchu is on almost every “Top 10” list and is considered one of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” but my favorite moments during my time in Peru were those spent hearing stories and learning about Peruvian culture.

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Make It Happen: A List of Inspirational Adventure Treks for 2014

In my life thus far, I’ve more or less been following a pre-paved path. Up until now, I have always had the next move mapped out in my head, making the years float by blissfully and continuously with no real beginning or end.

This year, having graduated from college in May of 2013, my head is in a different place. As the reality of graduation started to sink in, I began to do a lot of reflecting.

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Communication Arts Features Knowmad Adventures Web Design

Communications Arts featured Knowmad Adventures as their WEBpick of the day for our creative web design.

Beyond Machu Picchu: Explora Sacred Valley, Luxury Hotel in Peru

Unless stated otherwise, the images or videos used in this blog post belong to Explora

The Sacred Valley is often overlooked; sometimes folded into itineraries as a region to traverse on your way to the infamous Machu Picchu or merely a place to acclimatize before a trek on the Inca Trail. Truly the cultural and natural heart of Andean Peru, the valley has so much more to offer. Discover why a stay at Explora’s newest luxury lodge may be just the reason you needed to jump start planning your trip.

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Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists We Trust Award

Starting a business takes courage and leadership, tireless dedication and a steady vision even when faced with challenges, and a team devoted to the same values and ideals. Receiving the Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist We Trust award gives us the opportunity and reminder to slow down and congratulate each other on all of the goals – big and small – that we accomplish each day. We are so grateful Jordan has been recognized on this list for the 5th year in a row, thank you!

Custom Argentina + Antarctica Trip: Unforgettable Antarctica Cruise from South America

Photo by Jan Veen

Getting to the southernmost continent in the world is not easy but that’s not to say it must be a combination of tiring and long travel days. Below we share a Knowmad traveler’s trip to Antarctica by way of Argentina, with adventurous, relaxing, and fun days spent in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and Tierra del Fuego National Park, all before they embarked on their once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica expedition.