Colca Canyon is a river canyon in southern Peru famed as one of the deepest in the world. It’s a trekking and rafting destination with canyons, valleys and remote traditional villages with terraced agriculture predating the Incas. And the giant Andean condor can often be spotted from viewpoints like Cruz del Condor.

My absolute favorite spots in Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Over 500 feet tall and eight miles long, the Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs that leave a lasting impression; just don’t get too close to the edge. The Aran Islands are three rocky isles guarding the mouth of Galway Bay. Both can be reached through Galway, a harbor town on Ireland’s west coast.

The oldest of all South American capitals, Quito, sits high in the Andean foothills. It was built on an ancient Incan city and is known for its colonial center filled with churches that blend European, Moorish and indigenous styles.

Known as the “White City” because of its baroque style buildings made of sillar, a white volcanic stone, Arequipa feels warm and welcoming and is filled with live music, spicy food, antique stores and a lively historic center. The town is also surrounded by four imposing volcanoes.

Sunsets, sandboarding, lagoons and dune buggy rides. Huacachina is a tiny village and desert oasis west of Ica in southwestern Peru. Its center is filled with emerald green waters of the Huacachina Lagoon, thought to have therapeutic properties.

Known for its sandy beaches, unique wildlife and sunny weather, Paracas is a special little beach town on Peru’s western coast. It’s also an incredible area to explore the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve and Nazca Lines.

Founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, Lima is a coastal city full of life. Surfing, paragliding and dancing, cathedrals, parks and museums, nightlife, restaurants and plazas, Lima has it all.

With traditional Irish pubs playing music late into the evening, surprisingly delicious fare and kind, welcoming locals, Dublin is a remarkable city to explore. Historic buildings, city parks and botanical gardens are not to be missed.

One of my favorite city’s of all time, Medellín does nothing but surprise you at every turn. The food is delicious, the people are friendly, the landscape is stunning and that’s just the beginning. Join a local tour to see all the best spots and experience authentic Colombian life.

Cloud forests, butterfly farms and chocolate bars, Mindo is truly a gem. A village in the Andes Mountains of northern Ecuador, this rich landscape is part of the Mindo-Nambillo Reserve and is packed with unique bird species, delicate orchids and cascading waterfalls.

Known since the colonial era as Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena is made up of a charming walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, parks, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. The tropical climate also gives way to spending days at the beach but the best are only accessible by boat.