Category: South America

10 iconic World Heritage Sites and the places to stay when visiting

10 iconic World Heritage Sites and the places to stay when visiting

By on Jun 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Arizona, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Chile, China, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, India, Italy, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA, Vatican City, Western Europe, Worldwide

There are currently 981 World Heritage Sites worldwide. To be considered one it has to have ‘outstanding universal value’ and falls into the following sites: cultural, natural and mixed. A World Heritage Site could range from being a building, a mountain, a lake to a desert, monument, forest and even a city. Here are just […]

Dos and don’ts for visiting Brazil

Dos and don’ts for visiting Brazil

By on Jun 11, 2014 in Attractions, Brazil, Food and Drink, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

Brazil is packed with amazing sights, stunning landscapes and plenty to keep you entertained – day or night. Whether you are heading to Brazil for the football or plan on taking a holiday there, here are a few pointers of what you should and shouldn’t do. Do try and see some of the wonders that […]

6 of the best adventure destinations

6 of the best adventure destinations

By on May 31, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Middle East, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Adventure holidays no longer have to be the exclusive domain of the intrepid, young, single traveller, ready to rough it in the world’s most remote places. Many couples and families like a bit of an adrenaline rush too. Here are just some ideas for those who would like to inject a spot of action into […]

The world's best rail journeys

The world’s best rail journeys

By on May 22, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Canada, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mongolia, North America, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Train journeys offer a more relaxed pace of travel and often evoke a feeling of a bygone era, with elaborately decorated carriages and the opportunity to mingle with likeminded people. There are countless rail journeys across the world all of which offer something different, but for me there are a few that really stand out. […]

Exploring Rio in style - top tips for taking a tour

Exploring Rio in style – top tips for taking a tour

By on May 16, 2014 in Brazil, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Rio de Janeiro is a popular destination, mainly due to its beautiful beaches and exotic landscapes, but when it comes to planning a holiday here, many customers forget there is a thriving city and fascinating culture to explore too. The tourism industry in Rio is developing fast, as demand is growing prior to the FIFA World […]

6 epic natural wonders of the world

6 epic natural wonders of the world

By on May 16, 2014 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, Attractions, Chile, China, Going Out, Japan, Regions, Senegal, South America

The first known list of the ‘seven wonders of the world’ was compiled by Greek scholars and included landmarks and monuments such as the Statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. Of the original list only one wonder still exists today and that is the Great Pyramid of Giza. In […]

Latin America's most unforgettable train rides

Latin America’s most unforgettable train rides

By on May 07, 2014 in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

There is something about the antiquated things of yesterday that provokes a nostalgic endearment beckoning one to defy the laws of physics in an attempt to understand the past. Nothing encourages this feeling like embarking on a classic train adventure where the tracks guide you through a land that otherwise remains untouched. The train networks […]

Home of the gaucho: Argentina’s best estancias

Home of the gaucho: Argentina’s best estancias

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Argentina, Hotels, Regions, South America

Argentina is famous for many things: great wine; spectacular landscapes; the tango; Maradona… but for a truly authentic taste of this South American giant spend some time at one of the country’s beautiful estancias. Home to rugged gauchos – or cowboys – estancias are places where you can get your hands dirty with activities such […]

10 must-see natural wonders of Latin America

10 must-see natural wonders of Latin America

By on Apr 10, 2014 in Argentina, Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America

Latin America has achieved a reputation for being rich in natural beauty and grandiose wonders. While the continent boasts multitudes of natural wonders, here are my top picks to get a healthy dose of nature on your next adventure in Latin America. 1. Amazon rainforest Of course, the Amazon rainforest is my number one pick, […]

Photograph of the week: Fishermen of Huanchaco, Peru

Photograph of the week: Fishermen of Huanchaco, Peru

By on Apr 09, 2014 in Peru, Regions, South America

At the end of the day, fishermen of Huanchaco ride the waves back into shore to sell their catch. They have held on to their pre-Inca custom of building nimble crafts from the totora reed that grows around the area. When they ride these light vessels, straddling them, it looks as if they are sitting […]

The 25 best beaches in the world

The 25 best beaches in the world

By on Mar 21, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Cuba, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, India, Italy, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Regions, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, Spain, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Ever wondered what are considered to be the best beaches on the planet?  According to online reviewers on Tripadvisor, the best beach in the world – where even the sharks are supposedly friendly – is in Brazil. Baia do Sancho lies on the fantasy archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, just a short flight from Sao […]

A quick look at the spectacular wilderness of Patagonia

A quick look at the spectacular wilderness of Patagonia

By on Mar 05, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Chile, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Let yourself be taken away by the beauty and wildlife of one the Earth’s farthest corners. Chilean Patagonia’s spectacular wilderness will leave you wanting an adventure, in what remains one of the planet’s few truly pristine places. Watch the video and tell us what you think… are you ready?!

The 10 most expensive cities in the world

The 10 most expensive cities in the world

By on Mar 04, 2014 in Asia, Australia, Denmark, Europe, Featured, France, Japan, Oceania, Regions, Singapore, South America, Switzerland, Venezuela, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you thought the likes of London were expensive, then think again. The English capital doesn’t even make the top 10 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2014 Worldwide Cost of living survey. It looked at over 130 cities and based its findings on more than 400 different price indicators, only to find that Singapore deserved […]

5 of the world's most remote destinations

5 of the world’s most remote destinations

By on Feb 27, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Canada, Chile, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Polar Regions, Regions, Saudi Arabia, South America, Speciality Travel

Sometimes there are times in which you might wish to get away from it all… the stresses and woes of daily life. Seek out these remote destinations and you can be guaranteed to enjoy some peaceful solitude! Here are 5 of the world’s most remote places to lose yourself. Easter Island, Chile Surrounded by the […]

Top 5 South American places to explore in Spring

Top 5 South American places to explore in Spring

By on Feb 26, 2014 in Argentina, Attractions, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Going Out, Regions, South America

South America is best to be explored in between the months of October and April, which makes it the best destination in the winter and spring months. With such a varied continent and many sights to discover, it’s hard to pin point where you should explore within this 7-month period. Lets take a look at […]

Top 10 islands in the world

Top 10 islands in the world

By on Feb 25, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Europe, Featured, Florida, Greece, Madagascar, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South America, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Popular travel review site TripAdvisor has come out with the results of its annual Travellers’ Choice® awards. Among them are the awards for the best islands in the world. Wonder which ones made the top 10, according to the opionions of TripAdvisor readers? Then read on… 1. Ambergris Caye, Belize Cayes For the second year […]