Driving from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni Bolivia, you cross the altiplano—high plains—and on this route there are no roads, just dirt tracks. This was before the Internet and Google Maps. We made our way based on notes of previous tour leaders that had passed through and a compass. It was true old school […]
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The Globetrotting Diaries: Fiesta on the Shores of Lake Titicaca
The drive from Puno, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia was always fun. Apart from the stunning views driving along the shore of Lake Titicaca, the border crossing with the black-market money changing in back alleys and the “tumbleweed vibe” of the actual border made the crossing memorable. What was to come on this day made […]
Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Star Wars Filming Locations Around the World
Since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, Star Wars has never been far from the centre of current pop-culture. This means that the fantastic worlds that Star Wars shows on screen dominate many people’s imaginations. And when you have a movie that dominates your imagination, you probably wish you could explore […]
Unsung South America: Bolivia, Guyana, and Uruguay
It’s hard living in the shadow of Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru. Travellers are drawn to their dynamic cultures and incredible world landmarks, such as the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador or the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu in the mountains of Peru, and sometimes skip over the treasures of countries […]
Your Ultimate Bucket List for South American Tours
Looking for items to add to your bucket list, that ever-expanding list of life-changing experiences to have before kicking the proverbial bucket? We’ve got you covered. To find some essential bucket list items, all you need do is look to experiencing South American tours, where you’ll find plenty of destinations that everyone should visit at […]
Five Exciting Adventures on South America Tours
One of the great reasons people travel the world is to find adventure. However, adventure has different meanings for different people. One person’s definition of adventure might be hiking through a forest and searching for fascinating animals, while another person would consider anything less than summiting Mount Everest to be blasé. Regardless of how you […]
A Unique First South America Vacation – Argentina, Chile and Bolivia
The 6th continent I visited was during my South America vacation (still waiting on Antarctica to complete all 7!), and like so many North Americans, I left the closest to almost last. The beauty of travelling from North America to South America is the lack of jet-lag as you only cross 2, max 3 time zones, awakening […]
Top 5 Sites to Be Seen on South America Tours
Globetrotters looking for an ideal vacation, find there’s plenty of competition to grab their attention – all global destinations looking for the spotlight. As such, South America is home to some of the world’s most spectacular sites. Here is a list of the top 5 sites to be seen on South America tours. Galapagos Islands, […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 1)
It would probably take volumes to write about all the ecotourism destinations in Central and South America, so let’s just look at a selection of countries where ecotourism is deemed important. Also let’s consider a few interesting facts about this part of the world to try to put it into perspective in relation to ecotourism. There […]
South America’s Top 5 Sites
South America is home to some of the world’s most spectacular sites, but often competes with other global destinations for the spotlight. As such, we thought that we’d review the top 5 sites of South America. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Called the world’s greatest living laboratory or the modern day Garden of Eden, this is where […]