Riding high on its recent success at hosting the World Cup, Rio is more popular than ever; from Copacabana and Ipanema beaches to Sugarloaf Mountain and the instantly recognisable Christ the Redeemer, there are many iconic sights to see in this bustling city. Here’s our friend Sean Roberts’ hazy views of this extraordinary city…
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Peru
Peru is easily most famous for being home to the Inca Trail, the ancient trek which has now become the holy grail for most adventure-loving travellers, but often precious little is known about the rest of the mysterious South American country. Here Jonathan Bell a journalist graduate who has lived in Peru on and off for three years chooses 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Peru…
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Patagonia
Verónica Pamoukaghlián a Uruguayan writer, poet, filmmaker and blogger at The Wander Life chooses 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in mystical Patagonia, a region filled with unique landscapes located at the southern end of South America…
10 things to do in Guatemala by Adventures with Pedro
Originally from Mississauga, Chris Vervaeke is a blogger and adventurer who travels the world with his cute friend Pedro. Okay Pedro is actually a knitted penguin puppet but he still makes a great (and presumably very low maintenance) travelling partner. The two of them blog about their travels on Adventures with Pedro and here they tell us about their experiences in Guatemala, a country in Central America we were curious to know more about…
10 reasons why you should visit the Caribbean
From lively festivals to peaceful sunsets here are 10 reasons why I think you should visit the Caribbean…
How to stay safe at the Rio de Janeiro carnival and still have a great time
The Rio de Janeiro carnival is one of the most exciting festivals in the world. In 2011 the carnival will be held every day from 5-8 March. If you have booked tickets you will be in for the ride of your life, although you will have to be careful. Here is my guide to staying safe during Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2011…
Top 10 things to do in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a fascinating and beautiful city, bubbling with Latin spirit but deeply rooted in European history and architecture. Its streets, a mixture of wide, majestic boulevards and quaint cobbled alleyways, are a pleasure to stroll around. Indeed, you could easily spend a week in BA just wandering the barrios…
In pictures: The Inca Trail, Peru
The Inca Trail is one of the most popular hikes in the world and also a top traveller’s destination. Visitors to Peru brave the often gruelling high alpine four day trek through cloud forests, jungle and stone mountain paths for the unparalleled views, scenery and the mystical Inca Ruins…