North & South America

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list."
- Susan Sontag

Traveling through the Americas offers an incredible range of experiences, from vibrant cities to breathtaking natural wonders. In North America, travelers can explore everything from the national parks of the United States and the cultural diversity of Canada to the colorful traditions and beaches of Mexico. South America dazzles with its dramatic landscapes - the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, and the stunning coastlines of Brazil and Chile - all infused with rich history and warm, welcoming cultures. Together, these continents invite adventure, connection, and awe, offering travelers a deeper appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the Western Hemisphere.

Recommended Reading

Walking the Amazon:

860 Days. One Step at a Time.

by, Ed Stafford

In April 2008, Ed Stafford set off to become the first man ever to walk the entire length of the Amazon. He started on the Pacific coast of Peru, crossed the Andes Mountain range to find the official source of the river. His journey lead on through parts of Colombia and right across Brazil; all while outwitting dangerous animals, machete wielding indigenous people as well as negotiating injuries, weather and his own fears and doubts. Yet, Stafford was undeterred. On his grueling 860-day, 4,000-plus mile journey, Stafford witnessed the devastation of deforestation firsthand, the pressure on tribes due to loss of habitats as well as nature in its true-raw form. Jaw-dropping from start to finish, Walking the Amazon is the unforgettable and gripping story of an unprecedented adventure.

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Book Cover for Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck

Review: Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck

At its core, the book is less about geography and more about perspective. Steinbeck travels through a wide range of American regions—from New England to the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South—observing landscapes, conversations, and cultural attitudes along the way. Each stop becomes an opportunity to reflect on how rapidly the country is changing and how distance can reshape one’s understanding of home.

Laura Wakefield

Book cover for A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson

Review: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

A Walk in the Woods is a witty, observant, and often laugh-out-loud account of one man’s attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Written by travel writer Bill Bryson, the book blends personal memoir, travelogue, and environmental commentary into an entertaining narrative about ambition, nature, and the unpredictable realities of long-distance hiking.

Laura Wakefield

Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Wild is a raw, introspective memoir that follows Cheryl Strayed’s solo journey hiking more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Written by Cheryl Strayed, the book is as much about emotional survival as it is about physical endurance, tracing a path through grief, self-destruction, and ultimately, healing.

Laura Wakefield

Machu Picchu

As we stood looking down on the city we had worked so hard to come and see he reminded us that Macchu Picchu was just the destination. It was the journey that was everything. And it was. Thank you Peru for the memories.

Laura Wakefield