L’Elmo, a hazelnut orchard turned “farmstay” where we spet a couple nights, is why agrotourism is a must in the Umbria region of Italy.

Most visitors to Uruguay rush through Montevideo and Punta de Este, the Cancun or Miami of South America. But travel to the Uruguayan countryside should not be missed.

Just across the state line from Bahia, Mangue Seco is a three hour drive from Salvador but is in a different world.

Starting in Montevideo, bicycling in Uruguay means long swathes of white sandy beaches that are devoid of people and invite you to take a break from your two wheeled journey.

The salmon hued tiles, massive stone structures, teal colored water, and strutting mountains makes Montenegro one of the most spectacular places I have ever visited.

While driving along Maine’s coast offers spectacular views of New England’s rocky coast, the state’s towns like Biddeford are well worth a tour, too.

If there is one spot that reminds you how incredible our planet really is, it is Iguazú Falls, the 2.7 kilometer series of 275 waterfalls that straddle the borders between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

The Mendoza region of Argentina hosts a fifth annual olive oil competition this month, and once again, local olive oils are set to outpace other entrants from Uruguay, Spain, and Portugal.