Andrey Gomez is at the top of his game. After more than 25 years as a general manager at top-tier retreats in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Andrey was named Managing Director of Islas Secas—Panama’s premier island hotel—in late 2020. Learn about his story and the property from his perspective in […]
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Peruvian Chocolate: AJ Wildey & El Cacaotal
American ex-pat AJ Wildey shares her love for Peruvian chocolate with the world. Learn about her story from her perspective in this episode of the LANDED Podcast.
Sailing Peru’s Amazon: Aqua Expeditions
I’ve been coming to the Amazon for more than 20 years, and it continually surprises. The wildlife, the weather, the seasons make each visit unique and special. On this trip, I was welcomed aboard the Aria, a small-scale cruiser based in Iquitos. The Aria is more than a luxury vessel; […]
The Magic of Ibitipoca
Ibitipoca is part social experiment, part environmental restoration project, appropriately seasoned with simple comforts and genuine pleasures. After days of rest, riding, paddle boarding, waterfall showers, and exploring, I sat down with Ibitipoca’s ringleader, Renato Machado, and General Manager Nadja Hoffman to try and process what makes this place so […]
Galapagos Travel Pioneer
Dolores Gangotena de Diez, along with her husband Eduardo Diez, founded Quasar Expeditions in 1986. Their mission was to show the world why the Galapagos was a global treasure, not just another fishing ground and guano mine.
Argentina & Chile: Awasi Lodges
LANDED Podcast 005: Luxury of Experience -- Matias de Cristobal, Director General of Awasi Matias de Cristobal is the Director General of Awasi....
Coppola Hideaways in Belize & Guatemala
LANDED Podcast 002: Experiencing Belize and Guatemala with Coppola Family Hideaways [powerpress...
Uxua Casa & Hotel Trancoso, Brazil
LANDED Podcast 004: Brazilian style with mad genius Bob Shevlin Bob Shevlin is a true character. In...
Antarctica: An Explorer’s View
LANDED Podcast 003: Sunniva Sorby Sunniva, or Sunny, is a polar explorer, fundraiser, motivational speaker, and friend....
Sacred Valley, Peru
LANDED Podcast 001: Petit Miribel Marie Helene (know as "Petit") Miribel and her husband Franz...