WhereNext Travel Journal
Original reporting, destination guides, operational insights, and stories from our local teams living and working across Latin America.
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DO - Signature Experiences
WhereNext Originals and carefully selected local experiences that unfold like a story, open doors to hidden worlds, and introduce guests to people, places, and ideas they wouldn’t find on their own.
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ORIGIN - Human Stories
Honoring the people who make the travel we design possible. Chefs, guides, artists, entrepreneurs, and travelers.
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BACK OF HOUSE - Operational Intelligence
Explore the decisions, systems, challenges, and operational realities behind building Latin America's most trusted modern luxury Destination Management Company.
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STAY - Curated Properties
Properties that bring our journeys to life. Villas, tented camps, and boutique hotels that shape how our guests experience the world.
The Drift | Cartagena, Colombia: DO
A slow sail from Cartagena moves from planting mangroves to pulling bottles of rum from beneath the Caribbean, ending with a tasting aboard a restored wooden boat.
The Men Behind Colombia's Finest Cigar: ORIGIN
In Colombia’s overlooked tobacco fields, Francis Gillis and Juan Camilo Rodriguez are redefining what a cigar experience can be.
We Travel to Feel Something: ORIGIN
Every destination has a story. Every story begins with people. 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 Travel to Curate Gastronomy Experiences
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.
Rescuing Ocean Garbage in Colombia: ORIGIN
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.
Soul and slow luxury farm stay in Barichara, Colombia | Finca San Pedro | STAY
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.
A Boutique Hotel Owner Who Puts Soul Before Ego: ORIGIN
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.
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.
WhereNext Travel’s Private Coffee Rainforest Retreat | La Vega, Colombia | STAY
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.