
After weeks of heavy rains, Bolivia is beset by floods and mudslides. The poorer regions of the capitol city, La Paz, are particularly hard-hit, with hundreds of homes swept away by mudslides. It appears that relatively few lives have been lost, although there has been at least one unverified report to the contrary. Threatened areas [...]

Thursday, Nov. 25th, is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It’s a day when we traditionally gather with family and friends to celebrate autumn and give thanks for all that is good in our lives. Friday, November 26th, marks the official start of the holiday shopping frenzy. Or not. We here at Exito Travel encourage [...]

You look at the map, and it seems like it should be straightforward. Save on airfare, and experience all those places, by traveling to South America overland! After all, Central America conveniently connects North and South America. What better trip could there be, than to do it as a grand overland journey? Not so fast. [...]

It happened again last week – the frantic phone call from the airport, as a client realizes that his passport is expired. Take a deep breath. Yes, it’s bad, but like most things, there are solutions. The best solution is, of course, prevention. When you buy your ticket, take a few minutes to find and [...]

Latin America is the land of departure taxes. Many countries charge departure taxes, and all too often these can only be paid in cash, at the airport, at departure. This can come as an unwelcome surprise to travelers who (like me) may arrive at the airport with no money left in their pockets. Peru is [...]