South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
South America is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is …
South America is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is …
While the W trek may be what brings the hordes to the park, the O Circuit is Torres del Paine National Park’s undisputed gem. Untouched …
Home to an abundance of cultural and archaeological sites, many of which are surrounded by breathtaking nature, Peru is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. And …
“You should have been here fifteen years ago, before everyone found out” says a jaded traveler, bellied up to the bar in any popular tourist …
As the one-time capital of an empire that stretched across much of the continent, Cusco has long been on travelers’ radar. But while Cusco itself …
On a continent filled with natural splendor, the many spectacular waterfalls of South America are a highlight on many visitors’ trips. Whether it’s a towering …
This article came first place in the 2015 Passport to Write, a competition held by award-winning British guidebook company, Rough Guides. Unfortunately, the piece has …
In a country filled with can’t-miss destinations, Puerto Varas and the Lakes District are making a name for themselves with their beautiful landscapes and variety …
Peru’s Sacred Valley – or the Valle Sagrado – receives more than a million tourists every year. Though most of them are passers-by on their …
The Lost City of the Incas, aka Machu Picchu, draws some 1.2 million visitors yearly to its incredible stone vestiges left behind on a remote …
One of the things that set Colombia apart from other destinations in South America is its diversity of landscape and wildlife. From untouched Caribbean coastline …
Patagonia: a place of towering mountains that rise up to spear the sky; a mythical landscape scattered with cobalt blue glaciers and meandering fjords; a …
Imagine sitting in the shade at a vineyard while sipping a glass of exquisite wine on a warm, dry afternoon. While this may evoke thoughts …
Who doesn’t love a good story about the determination, intrigue, and thrilling lives of those who ventured to the frozen continent of Antarctica? You may …
If you’re feeling drawn to the ever-popular Inca Trail and its mesmerizing focal point, Machu Picchu, you’re not alone. Every day, thousands of people flock …
Machu Picchu, hidden away in the lush peaks of the Peruvian Andes, is a magnificent Inca citadel and a must-see for many. But getting there …