A couple plans their Argentina Trip looking at a wall map. The map has images of Iguazú, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, and Patagonia

Adventure Travel

How to Plan an Argentina Trip: Routes, Insider Tips & Real Logistics

In this Argentina trip-planning guide, SouthAmerica.travel co-founder Juergen Keller shares a more practical way to build the journey. Drawing on decades of experience across South America, he explains why the best Argentina routes may begin in Chile or Brazil, how to pair famous sights such as Iguazú Falls and Perito Moreno Glacier with less-visited places nearby, and why buses, border crossings, long asado lunches and small Argentine wineries can become some of the most memorable parts of the trip.

Juergen Keller July 28, 2026

Wildlife & Nature

The Humboldt Reality Check: Why Land-Based “Island Hopping” is Failing the Galapagos

When weighing how to experience the Galapagos, many travelers face a fundamental choice: book an immersive cruise or opt for a land-based “island hopping” tour. In this candid, eye-opening article, SouthAmerica.travel Co-Founder Juergen Keller delivers a crucial reality check for the modern explorer. From debunking the common illusion of the islands as a tropical resort paradise to exposing the hidden environmental and logistical tolls of land-based tourism, Juergen shares his unfiltered insider intelligence. Read on to discover why a certified expedition vessel is not just the most efficient way to navigate the archipelago, but the only truly responsible way to preserve it.

Juergen Keller June 8, 2026

Travel Planning & Tips

Why Searching for the “Best” Island in the Galapagos Misses the Point Entirely

When planning a luxury expedition to the legendary Galapagos Archipelago, most travelers begin with a simple, intuitive question: Which island is the absolute best to visit? In this exclusive insider breakdown, SouthAmerica.travel Co-Founder and veteran expedition expert Juergen Keller explains why that exact line of thinking misses the entire point of the region’s evolutionary magic. Bypassing the generic, copy-and-paste travel advice found online, Juergen uncovers the harsh realities of land-based commercial hubs and shares his raw, unfiltered intelligence on how to truly navigate and experience the untamed biological variety of Darwin’s living laboratory.

Juergen Keller June 1, 2026