South American Highlights
Explore the continent’s most famed sights with these expert-written travel guides
25 Unusual & Unmissable Things To Do In La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, the Bolivian de-facto capital, is both chaotic, high-altitude city and a hot-bed of fascinating new tourist activities – all of which reflect the face of modern Bolivia. The…
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41 Incredible Places in Peru You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilisations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there’s certainly a few well-known spots in…
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5 Patagonia Itineraries For One And Two Weeks of Travel
The sky-piercing peaks of Torres del Paine National Park; the dense, milky blue hue of Glacier Perito Moreno; the huge wingspan of an Andean condor sailing through in the skies…
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Six Options For If You Can’t Get Torres del Paine Camping Reservations
You’re planning on heading south to the wild lands of Patagonia and a trip to Torres del Paine National Park has long been on your list. But there’s one problem:…
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Booking Campsites in Torres del Paine: Everything You Need to Know
It’s fair to say that the W and O Circuit treks through Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia have quickly become some of the continent’s most sought-after activities. However, this…
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Patagonia On A Budget: How to Explore the Region For Less
With its trademark dramatic mountainous landscapes, national parks that make hikers drool and a wealth of undiscovered corners that remain tantalizingly wild, it should come as no surprise that Patagonia…
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The Only Patagonia Travel Guide You’ll Ever Need
Turquoise lagoons perched beneath sharp, granite pillars and reached only by spellbinding hiking trails; chattering Magellanic and king penguin colonies; slow but magical boat journeys through untamed waters; glaciers towering…
An Expert Guide to Visiting El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
If you’re visiting Bolivia, chances are, the Salar de Uyuni (aka the Bolivian Salt Flats) is on your must-see list. The world’s largest salt flat, it a truly amazing sight…
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the ‘W’ Without A Tour (Updated 2018)
Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park is one of the absolute highlights of a visit to Patagonia – I should know, I’ve done it twice! Back in March 2016,…
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Huanchaco: The Complete Guide to this Peruvian Beach Town
On the northwest coast of Peru, a stone’s throw from pretty, colonial Trujillo, lies the sleepy but stunning beach town of Huanchaco – a destination that you definitely want to…
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41 Incredible Places in Peru You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilisations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there’s certainly a few well-known spots in…
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How to Be a More Responsible Traveler in 2019
2018 was definitely the year that the idea of being a responsible traveler hit the headlines. As a result, 2019 should be the year that we start applying these principles…
A Traveller’s Insatiable Search For Belonging
By the time I arrived in Ayacucho, I had lost count of how many days it had been since I last heard a voice speak English. Despite being just 12…
7 Spectacular & Under-the-Radar Chile Tourism Destinations
Snow dappled mountains, carved into glistening ridges by the forces of nature over millennia; lush vines heavily laden with juicy grapes for wine and pisco; white sandy beaches untouched by…
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Reclaiming Indigenous Heritage: Guatemala’s Community Tourism Revolution
“Now with technology, everything is “copy and paste”. There’s no innovation.” Doña Gloria Estella emphasises the words “copy and paste” in English. She points to the huipiles, the traditional Mayan woven…
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Chachapoyas: The Complete Traveler’s Guide
In a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the country. Whether you want to…
25 Bolivia Tourist Attractions Not to Miss
Bolivia is a country full of beautiful places and people. There is seemingly no end to the gorgeous scenery, unique landmarks, and intriguing culture that Bolivia has to offer. When…
13 Unmissable Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia
Waking up late after a big night out, you step outside and taste the salty air blowing in from the Caribbean. The day begins with some tropical fruit that you…
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How to Be a More Responsible Traveler in 2019
2018 was definitely the year that the idea of being a responsible traveler hit the headlines. As a result, 2019 should be the year that we start applying these principles…
7 Spectacular & Under-the-Radar Chile Tourism Destinations
Snow dappled mountains, carved into glistening ridges by the forces of nature over millennia; lush vines heavily laden with juicy grapes for wine and pisco; white sandy beaches untouched by…
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7 Things I Learned From Travelling Plastic-Free
Our relationship with plastic has altered noticeably in recent years. There’s been a growing recognition that we cannot continue to rely upon single-use plastic, which forms islands of staggering size…
Reclaiming Indigenous Heritage: Guatemala’s Community Tourism Revolution
“Now with technology, everything is “copy and paste”. There’s no innovation.” Doña Gloria Estella emphasises the words “copy and paste” in English. She points to the huipiles, the traditional Mayan woven…
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On the Community-Run Coffee Trail in Peru
I hold the coffee beans in my hands, their parchment skin still on, like little tissue paper jackets or the discarded chrysalis of a transformed caterpillar. There is something very…
Going Far Beyond The Beaten Trail: My Favourite Northern Peru Tours
Stood on top of the 1000-year-old Huaca las Ventanas (Temple of Windows), just 40km from Chiclayo in northern Peru, I feel quite the thrill. Aside from my guides, I am…
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