Destinations

Medellín, nestled in the picturesque narrow valley of the Andes Mountains, is renowned for its year-round temperate climate. Dubbed the “City of Eternal Spring”, it …

South America is popular among all types of wanderers, including budget travelers. Not only does it offer various affordable (and even free) activities, the cost …

With its 887 moai – the angular stone heads that have long fascinated archaeologists and the world alike – Easter Island (or Rapa Nui as …

In a continent defined by natural spectacle, Colombia is a country that would take several lifetimes to fully explore. Situated in the northwest corner of …

Chile is a country marked by extremes. This is reflected by its great length, which stretches from the Atacama in the north to Tierra del …

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 …

Peru is remarkably diverse when it comes to traveling experiences; from the Nazca Lines carved into the desert in the southwest, to the turquoise water …

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – not to be confused with the one in Spain – is known for its beautiful old town. Inside, you’ll find …

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 …

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 …

In a country renowned for its unique archaeological sites, stunning natural setting, and welcoming people, Peru’s cuisine is the coup de grâce. Peru’s food and …

Argentina, one of the popular gateways to South America, plays host to some of the southern hemisphere’s most dramatic landscapes: think vast, millennial-old glaciers, historic …

Home to superlative landscapes rich with glassy lakes, shimmering glaciers, and the granite hulks of the Paine Massif, there’s a reason Torres del Paine National …

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 …

From emerald-green Andean summits to historical old towns and dazzling Caribbean islands, Colombia is packed with superb destinations to visit. However, a good night’s rest …

The long, winding Urubamba River brings life to the otherwise barren Sacred Valley in the Andes of Peru, traveling all the way to Machu Picchu. …

Most travellers to Bolivia are attracted by the prospect of visiting unspoilt jungle, and potential sightings of exotic animals near Rurrenabaque, in the northern department …

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 …

So your trip to Colombia has been every bit of the adventure you had hoped for. You’ve enjoyed the sights and the buzz of Cartagena …

Hiking to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list destination for many. But what many visitors to Peru don’t realise is that there are far more options …

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 …

Arequipa is unlike any other city in Peru. In fact, it’s so unique, Peruvians joke about needing a passport to visit! Situated at 2,300 meters …

Move over the Grand Canyon: there’s a much more impressive canyon in town. Peru’s Colca Canyon is the world’s second deepest, measuring in at around …

Possessing towering mountains and windswept deserts, untouched jungle coastlines and cloud forests, snow-capped active volcanoes and large swathes of Amazonian rainforest, Colombia’s natural setting could …