Set between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans, South America is the land of attractions. This continent can also be referred as the land of superlatives. The continent is the home to Amazon, The world’s biggest rainforest, Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall, and Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego, the frozen [...]
As the years go by, people are increasingly interested in exploring new ways to push themselves when it comes to sports and other activities. Ski mountaineering is one such way that people can push themselves and find new ways to experience the thrills of various sports. Combining the skills required for both skiing and
Mountaineering is the sport of hiking and / or climbing to the top of mountains. In America the terms used are usually mountaineering or mountain climbing, while in Europe the term alpinism is also commonly used. While vertical rock climbing and vertical ice climbing may be required to reach the top of a mountain, not [...]
South America is a vast continent of jungles, rain forests and some of the world’s most exciting cities. Miles and miles of fabulous beaches, soaring mountains and a passionate culture that thrives on music and dance make the region a must for a holiday. Rio de Janeiro Rio sits between lush mountains and the glorious [...]
South America has long been a continent associated with exploration and adventure. Geographically diverse and with a fascinating ancient culture, it has attracted dedicated explorers and casual travellers alike for decades. From scenes of outstanding natural beauty to ancient Inca cities, there is plenty to see on a South America trekking holiday. The continent as [...]
It’s supposed to happen once in a lifetime, the honeymoon – so why not make it big? Luxury honeymoons are probably the only chance half of us will ever get to really go to town on a holiday, and as a way of celebrating the blessed un
An adventurous cruise through South America will take in a huge array of wildlife, you could see many natural wonders and some spectacular scenery, and even lost cities along the way. Rich with beauty and atmosphere, a South American cruise truly is a unique experience. For travellers who are in search of breath taking mountain [...]
In the previous part of this article I began covering the top ten locations for UK tourists to visit this year in South America, already covered was Panama City, The Atacama Desert in Chile and cookery classes in Mexico. The rest of this list continues with some destinations a bit further south including Brazil, Peru [...]
With skiing in the northern hemisphere winding down, it’s time to look deep into the southern hemisphere to feed your passion! In the case, I’m talking
Ever read a book that’s moved you enough to want to peel back the pages and step through an imaginary door into the world of the characters, and that’s described the place to you in such vivid mouth-watering detail that you felt you could almost reach out and touch the landscape through the paper in [...]
