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EcoCamp Domes Patagonia | Most Unusual Places to Stay in South America

The Most Unusual Places to Stay in South America

The Most Unusual Places to Stay in South America If you like to do things differently, you’ll want to consider these most unusual places to stay in South America for your next adventure. Eco-glamping...
Outdoor adventures in Patagonia | Patagonia packing list

Patagonia Packing List

Patagonia Packing List It’s November, which means that spring is in full flow in Patagonia and so there are some lucky travellers who are preparing for their trip to this extraordinary adventure wonderland. But...
Villa de Leyva - Colonial Towns in South America

Beautiful Colonial Towns in South America

South America is almost bursting at the seams when it comes to quaint colonial towns, promising a window into the past through their timeless cobblestone streets, ornate churches and tree-lined plazas. This distinctive –...
San Andres, Beaches of South America

Beaches of South America: Colombia vs Brazil

September is just around the corner, and for most of us that means the beginning of autumn: shorter days, colder temperatures and the reappearance of our woollens. So let’s look ahead to the next...
Patagonia, Honeymoon in Chile

Where to Honeymoon in Chile

For anyone thinking about a honeymoon in Chile, this South American nation has it all: romantic spots, stargazing, its own wine region, stunning landscapes and either adrenaline sports for active types, or gentle scenic...
Top Tango Shows in Buenos Aires

Top Tango Shows in Buenos Aires

Whether it’s your first visit to Argentina or you have been many times before, booking one of the top tango shows in Buenos Aires, the capital, is a must; one of the great South...
Lake District, Patagonia

Stunning Sights in Patagonia

Utter the word ‘Patagonia’, and no doubt images of snowy mountain peaks, azure glaciers and emerald forests spring to mind. Patagonia is vast, a true wilderness sprawling across Chile and Argentina, where nature rules...
Waved Albatross - Endangered Species in the Galapagos

Endangered Species in the Galapagos

The Galapagos Archipelago is a cherished part of the world for scientists, tourists and nature lovers, given its extraordinary biodiversity and delicate ecosystems that cannot be replicated anywhere else. However, a lot of the...
Food in Salvador

Food in Salvador da Bahia

It may be a cliché, but Salvador da Bahia in Brazil is often described as a melting pot of cultures, with its African, European and native influences. Well, the good news for food-lovers is...
Trekking Quilotoa Crater Lake

Ecuador Mainland Adventures

Did you know that, aside from the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is a wonderland for adventure activities and wildlife safaris, on the mainland too? Instead of hopping straight from Quito to the Galapagos, why not...