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6 stargazing destinations to complete your South American getaway

By Alfonso Tandazo on Mar 18, 2022 in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Regions, South America

Thanks to its astonishing array of remote landscapes untouched by humankind, South America serves up some seriously surreal stargazing. As dusk settles on this southern continent, prepare to be greeted by a breathtaking blanket of stars peeking through the inky night sky. Owing to minimal light pollution in many areas and the all-round natural beauty

Meaningful luxury family holidays for the Summer of 2022

By Christopher Hill on Mar 01, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Family Travel, Hotels, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Worldwide, Zambia

Amidst a global pandemic and regional war, life is difficult for many, and my heart goes out to those directly affected. It may seem strange to think about a holiday in this context, but sometimes, we need to get away from the stress and recharge to emerge stronger. A luxury family holiday that includes a

8 must-try South American national dishes

By Alfonso Tandazo on Feb 28, 2022 in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Food and Drink, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, Uruguay

Home to almost half-a-billion people, Latin America is a vast continent covering more or less the entire range of climates existent on Earth — from the deserts of Peru to the rainforests of Brazil, from the Andean paramo to the frosty peaks of Patagonia. Like its diverse geography, the peoples and cultures of the region

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, China, Dominica, Eastern Europe, Europe, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zimbabwe

Leading long-range optic specialists SWAROVSKI OPTIK, has partnered with wildlife specialist Natural World Safaris, to offer exclusive tips for nature enthusiasts looking to explore the ‘unseen’ and spot incredible wildlife throughout the year in different destinations across the globe. From spotting the elusive Snow Leopard in the Himalayas from January to encountering the striking Puma in Chile from

5 of South America’s headiest wine tours

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jan 16, 2022 in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Food and Drink, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, Uruguay

Soon, travel will resume at full pace to South America, where you can always discover a certain “magic in the wind, a stirring in the air, and an enthralling glass of wine in your hand.” For experiences such as those, you’ll find that South American wine tours are superb – whether you’re an experienced wine

2021's best eco-luxury hotels

By Christopher Hill on Sep 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Sri Lanka

Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to using local guides, using energy-efficient transport, dining at restaurants that source organic and local produce, and of course eco-luxury accommodation. Amid a pandemic and ongoing environmental issues such as global warming, travel is increasingly important, and

5 captivating photo-adventure tours in South America

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jul 18, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Venezuela

Pent up for more than a year, traveling shutterbugs are more than ever wanting to spread their wings and again starting exploring the world. Many amateur and professional photographers alike are interested in avoiding the classic tourist mass and/or visiting places during the best-lit seasons for landscape photography, street scenes and underwater shots, as well

South American countries begin opening for travel

By Alfonso Tandazo on Sep 17, 2020 in Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

Though South American governments have been careful to keep the air industry grounded for almost six months, we are now seeing some countries on the continent opening up their borders. In Latin America, there are currently only a handful of countries that have fully opened up for tourists – though more are on the way.

6 amazing South American photography tours

By Alfonso Tandazo on Aug 23, 2020 in Antarctic, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Uruguay

As the realistic possibility of international travel slowly and carefully comes back to life, travelers can begin to ponder the adventures to come in the not so distant future. For those considering a dedicated photography tour, South America represents authentic experiential journeys for the beauty of its landscapes, its regions teeming with unsurpassed wildlife, and

6 South American adventures waiting in the wings

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jul 17, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Featured, South America, Speciality Travel

With 2021 approaching — and the possibilities for safe travel promising to return — even now you can begin considering the possibilities for adventure travel in South America. Why not? Of course “adventure” means a little something different for each traveler. Those with untamed spirits can find adventure in everything from literally swimming with sharks

5 of the world's most overlooked animals

By Matt Rushbrooke on Jan 25, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, North America, Paraguay, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe

One of the most enticing things about travelling abroad is the chance to see the fascinating and unusual creatures of the world. There are many iconic wildlife experiences, whether it be looking at lions laze in the grasses of South Africa, meeting mountain gorillas in the dense jungles of Rwanda and Uganda or watching wildebeest

The Amazon is under siege

By Miguel Andy on Dec 24, 2019 in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Regions, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

There are many different groups of indigenous people who live within the green walls of the Amazon rainforest, which spans nine countries in South America. These self-sufficient communities, each with their own individual language and culture, have called the rainforest home for millennia and have done so by living within their means thanks to the

5 of the world's most thrilling adventure experiences

By Linas Ceikus on Oct 31, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Bolivia, Central America, Europe, France, Going Out, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Adventure runs thick in the veins of a special group of people. These are the adventurers, the thrill-seekers, the modern-day buccaneers who demand the surge of adrenalin only found at dizzying heights or breakneck speeds. Unlike others, these rush-junkies actively seek adventure in places and ways most of the rest of us will never understand.

Latin America’s best stargazing spots

By Simon Williams on Oct 10, 2019 in Antarctic, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Polar Regions, Regions, South America

With the luxury of wide-open spaces in spectacularly remote locations, the rural hideaways of Latin America’s varied geography lie under some of the clearest skies on planet earth. From the arid deserts of northern Chile to the tropical wetlands of western Brazil, travellers seeking the bliss of isolation in the countryside are also treated to

Top Amazon experiences for the adventure traveller

By Matt Gannan on Oct 08, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Venezuela

The mighty Amazon. The largest river in the world by volume of water and the second largest in length. The dense and impenetrable tropical rainforest it runs through is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s the lungs of our planet, the land of the lost city of El Dorado, a place

10 sacred sites and spiritual journeys in South America

By Alfonso Tandazo on Aug 25, 2019 in Attractions, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America

Many of us feel attracted to soul-stirring places that exert something spiritual within us. The original meanings these sites hide shrouded in secrecy and are often buried in time, yet each is a place of mystery and awe. Many of these destinations are known for their age-old legends, spiritual practices and long-standing ceremonies, while other

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