Destinations

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 …

We’ve all had dreams of the Inca Trail and walking a path so steeped in history and beauty. But the reality is you have to …

As one of Chilean Patagonia’s top adventure travel destinations, Torres del Paine National Park attracts thousands of hikers each year. But despite its burgeoning popularity, …

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 …

Lima is a city that I’ve long had a love-hate relationship with. I love ceviche (I mean, who doesn’t love this delicious fish dish?) and …

Despite Chile’s reputation as one of the safest and most politically stable countries in South America, on Friday the 18th of October 2019, protests erupted …

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 …

Fancy heading to a country which has it all? Colombia is the place for you. Whether you love sitting on a beach and swimming in …

When you hear the name “Guyana”, what do you think?  Whichever it is, this English-speaking country (yes, really!) on the northeastern edge of South America …

The city of Cartagena has the feeling of a film set. At the heart of its walled old town, a grid-like structure of narrow cobbled …

As the sun rises over the Andes, the pastel-colored buildings in Bellavista and Barrio Italia are illuminated by the rising sun as the city comes …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

High up beside the peaks of the Andes sits Bogota, Colombia’s capital and largest city. The cool days and cold nights tend to work up …

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 …

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 …

Argentina is a big country and because it’s so far from everywhere else, it can seem like a good idea to cram your trip full …

Last March I saw an advert for a writer to author Moon Chile, part of a series of Moon guidebooks published in the USA that …