There are few sights as memorable as an exotic animal in the wild. And there are few better places to see wildlife than in Central and South America. To help you plan a wildlife adventure, and to indulge in some…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
It’s that time of year again, the time where you stop and think ‘where should I go this summer?’ The beach? The cottage? Europe? A road trip? A family driving vacation to Cape Cod? Or perhaps Mongolia? It might not…
If you’re a Globetrotter, these are the newsletters for you!