There are many lodges in the area around Manaus and it is well-known as one of the main places to go in Brazil to experience the Amazon, and has been for many years, so most people go there.  But the Uakari Lodge stands out for several reasons.

Peru has been a go to place for adventure for many years. The mysterious Machu Picchu was a mecca for trekkers on the Inca Trail, but it's just not the same now when you have 100's of other people on the trail at the same time and you have to try to find space at each of the campsites. And then when you do get to Machu Picchu, you have a limited amount of time there and you can only tour part of it and you're with a crowd of people.

But there is another region in Peru where that feeling of mystery and adventure still exists and there are no crowds to interfere with that feeling

For many people, Torres del Paine is their ideal of the remote, rugged, majestic Patagonia of their dreams​Well, Torres del Paine is iconic for a reason,  but it's no longer a secret. It can get very crowded in the peak season

Are you one of those who feels that family wildlife tours feel rushed or crowded? Here are a few thoughts about how to choose small-group, well-paced trip designs using clear group-size, daily schedule, and encounter-quality criteria.

We sometimes get asked for tours that involve a lodge in the northern Pantanal, combined with one in the southern Pantanal. At first glance, that would seem to be a reasonable request because the ecosystems in each area are a little different from each other. But let's look at the logistics involved.

I suppose there are 2 main factors that can determine when is the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands - the weather and what wildlife you will see

A leading travel company put out a list called the Travel Your Heart Out is the Happiness List 2026, informed by global consumer research that looks beyond where people should go, and instead focuses on the experiences and moments that spark happiness, purpose and fulfillment. The findings reveal that travel can be a huge driver of long-term happiness and, for many travelers, it’s less about where they go, and more about the experience and how they feel. Eighty five percent of respondents agree that travel contributes to their long-term happiness and 76 percent report feeling happier n everyday life when they have a trip booked, compared to only 35 percent without a vacation on the horizon.

Here is what was learned:

In 1998 I received a magazine from a tourism promotion company that was helping Embratur to promote Brazil. Unlike promotional material I'd received from other countries, it didn't tout the cities or the hotels. Instead, it was promoting the natural wonders of each state and their efforts to promote ecotourism. Many of these places I'd never heard of, since most brochures in travel agencies only featured Rio, Manaus and Iguassu Falls, even though Brazil is roughly the size of the lower 48 states in the U.S.