Endurance has gone down in history, and in more ways than one. It was the ship that carried Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew of 27 during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914. It has also literally gone down into…
Those who travel outside of their own country – even once – admit to the changes it brings about in one’s perspective. These can be small or they can be large. Successfully navigating cultural differences and etiquette, new languages and…
From the glamourous coastline resorts of Cartagena in Colombia to the tips of Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia at the bottom end of Argentina, South American tours have a lot to offer. However, as a massive continent containing 12 countries…
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…
The world is more connected than ever before. Thousands of international flights crisscross the globe daily, connecting Globetrotters with the destinations they’ve dreamed of visiting their entire lives. In the past 50 years, the idea of an unattainable destination has…
South America is the land of diverse landscapes, breathtaking wildlife, timeless cultural sites and electric festivals. Year after year, scores of happy travellers visit Machu Picchu, the Amazon jungle, Rio’s Carnival party, the Tikal ruins, and Antarctica. But what if…
Antarctica is a place few people ever see, which is due to the fact that it’s the coldest, driest, and windiest place in the world. Temperatures go as low as minus 129 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation is only a couple…
As a vast and diverse continent, featuring varied terrain and impressive natural wonders, South America lends itself to many unique trekking opportunities. With geographical variations in Colombia in the north to Patagonia in the south; the Andes in the west…
Go back to read: Treks of South America – Part 1: Peru Continuing from Treks of South America – Part 1, below are treks found in the Patagonia region of South America. CHILE & ARGENTINA Torres del Paine National Park…
Go back to read:Treks of South America – Part 1: PeruTreks of South America – Part 2: The Patagonias (Chile and Argentina) Continuing from Treks of South America – Part 2, below are treks found in Colombia, The Galapagos Islands…
Did you know that Antarctica is technically a desert? Antarctica is not only the coldest, driest (in terms of humidity and rainfall), and windiest continent, it’s home to the worlds largest desert! Deserts conjure images and ideas of remote, barren…
The regal King Penguin is the second largest penguin on Earth, a magnificent looking bird and a cooperative model for photographs! Only the Emperor Penguin is larger, with the King Penguin weighing up to 35 lbs (16kg). A hardy creature,…
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