ORIGIN - Tobacco Road
In Colombia’s overlooked tobacco fields, Francis Gillis and Juan Camilo Rodriguez are redefining what a cigar experience can be.
ORIGIN - Feel Something
We asked the people who make the travel we design possible: chefs, guides, artists, entrepreneurs, and travelers. What kind of travel do they want?
Nicholas Gill Joins WhereNext Group as Strategic Advisor to Curate Gastronomy Experiences Across Latin America
James Beard–nominated writer Nicholas Gill partners with WhereNext Travel to curate exclusive culinary experiences across Colombia and Peru.
Colombia, Take One: Building the Country’s First Luxury Travel Content Library
In October, WhereNext Travel launched Colombia’s first luxury content library produced and owned in-house to align with the premium experiences we deliver.
ORIGIN - The Salvage Artist
Nicolás Kraliczek’s journey from beachside pizza maker to founder of María del Puerto is anything but ordinary. In this ORIGIN story, we explore how a former attorney-turned-diver is redefining nautical tourism in Cartagena: one salvaged boat, one mangrove, and one bottle of sea-cured rum at a time.
STAY - Finca San Pedro | Barichara, Colombia
Tucked into the highlands near Barichara, Finca San Pedro is a boutique, three-room hotel that captures the stillness, soul, and slow luxury that define Colombia’s Andes.
Community-First Travel, It’s Personal
When I launched WhereNext Travel, I thought hiring “local” was enough. But in places like Colombia and Peru, where most tourism workers still lack contracts or protections, we’ve learned that true sustainability starts with creating real economic opportunity for the people who make travel possible.
Remember When Travel Was Just…Fun?
In a world where travel is often framed as a moral mission or soul-searching odyssey, this post is a reminder of the forgotten joy of adventure. Gregg Bleakney reflects on how the best journeys often begin with nothing more than curiosity, laughter, and a little bit of play.
New Direct Flights to Colombia This Season
We believe the flight should be just as seamless as the destination. Our local DMC teams in Colombia don’t just design luxury travel experiences; we’re obsessive about logistics, especially when it comes to airline connectivity.
ORIGIN - Soul Before Ego
For our first ORIGIN story, we present Katja and Jorge, the duo behind Finca San Pedro in Barichara, Colombia. What they’ve built isn’t just a beautiful farm stay. It’s a deeply personal, hands-in-the-dirt, soul-fed experience where no menus are allowed.
Falling Back in Love with Travel at Skift Global Forum
At the Skift Global Forum, where the world’s biggest leaders in travel and AI gathered, Gregg Bleakney distilled the discussions into themes that matter most for our DMC and the travel agencies that work with us. The takeaways show how global industry shifts and AI innovation can drive smarter strategies, stronger partnerships, and more competitive offerings.
Crafting Moments in Lima
Scouting in Lima means meeting suppliers, visiting hotels, and working with our team to ensure every detail of our operations meets the highest standard. Along the way, I discover stories like Jonathan at Bar Inglés that remind me our work is about crafting moments that connect people to place.
Travel Industry Veteran Harley Schachter Joins WhereNext Group as Chief Partnerships Officer
Travel industry veteran Harley Schachter joins the wherenext group as Chief Partnerships Officer.
Holiday Season in Peru: 2025
This festive season, our Peru Country Manager, Fiorella Freyre, is sharing an itinerary that is especially close to her heart. It combines Peru’s cultural treasures with the wild beauty of the Amazon, crafted as a seamless nine-day journey.
Festive Season in Colombia: Ideas Ready to Sell
You Survived Summer and Peak Season. WhereNext? Itineraries and places handpicked by our team.
STAY - #LifeInTheTropics
STAY - Finca Gualiva, the unconventional story behind WhereNext Travel’s first owned and operated property.
Maido Named World’s Best Restaurant: Why Peru Is on Every Foodie Traveler’s Radar
Peru’s Maido is now the best restaurant in the world. How a moment at sea between Chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura and WhereNext Group founder Gregg Bleakney helped inspire our newest chapter, the launch of WhereNext Travel’s DMC office in Peru.
A Scouting Road Trip Through Colombia’s Colonial Heartland in the Silver Fox
The plan: drive 1,500 kilometers from my apartment in Bogotá, through Colombia’s colonial heartland, up and over the Eastern Andes, chasing #FeelSomething experiences for WhereNext Travel guests, then wind back to my agroturismo, Finca Gualiva, to finish the trip.
WhereNext Group Launches Peru DMC, Expanding Its Luxury-Focused Footprint Across Latin America
WhereNext Travel expands to Peru with a new Lima-based DMC, offering luxury and culturally immersive itineraries across Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.
Yellow Fever in Colombia: What You Need to Know
As of May 2025, Colombia’s Ministry of Health has updated its recommendations around yellow fever vaccination for travelers visiting certain regions of the country. If your guests are heading into natural parks, remote areas, or protected ecosystems, here’s what you—and they—should know.