Travel Journal

Timely entries from all corners of the globe from Vaya’s Destination Specialists, Operations Experts and members of our Management team.

Cruising by the ice

My first day in Antarctica

By Chris Watkins
|
Jun 16 2018

Early in the morning I found myself at my locker in the mudroom. It was quiet. [...]

Read Entry
Sharon and Stan Dardis at Iguazu

A Vaya Traveler’s Epic Poem

By
|
Jun 06 2018

We love hearing about our travelers’ experiences! Vaya traveler Sharon Dardis, along with her husband and [...]

Read Entry

Delfin Amazon Cruises becomes a Relais & Châteaux member

By
|
Apr 25 2018

Delfin’s Amazon Cruises have long been one of Peru’s top offerings for exploring the Amazon rain [...]

Read Entry

Worth the Trip: A Visit to Paraty

By
|
Apr 21 2018

Throughout my years of planning trips to South America, Paraty has always been one of those [...]

Read Entry

Wild Galapagos

By Chris Watkins
|
Apr 15 2018

My recent trip to the Galapagos, which included the beautiful western islands of Fernandina and Isabela, [...]

Read Entry

Chilean Slang, ¿Cachai?

By
|
Apr 06 2018

Chileans speak their own breed of Spanish, and even those with an extensive background in the [...]

Read Entry
Atacama Desert, Chile

A South America Specialist’s Favorite Travel Moments (So Far!) and 2018 Bucket List

By
|
Mar 07 2018

Every time I check one thing off my South America travel bucket list, I add about [...]

Read Entry
(photo credit Alison Adams)

2017 Vaya Photo Contest Winners!

By
|
Feb 22 2018

Once again this year we received some exceptional photos from our travelers, taken in locations ranging [...]

Read Entry

Explore More with Vaya

sustainable and ethical travel agency

Sustainability

Explore

Thousands of Delighted Travelers

See Testimonials
Vaya_Explore-More-South-America

South America

Explore

Africa

Explore
Vaya_Explore-More-Europe

Europe

Explore

Contact us to start planning your adventure today:

5-Star Reviews

Find out why our discerning travelers consistently rate us with 5-stars.

Sustainable Travel

We take our environmental and social responsibilities seriously.

Learn More
Contact Us