South America Articles

Waking up to views like this in Tajikistan was magical

Africa, All, Asia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Caribbean, Destinations, Dominica, Estonia, Europe, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Peru, Portugal, South America, Sri Lanka, The Americas, Wildlife and Nature

12 Epic Multi-Day Hiking Destinations: From Famed Peaks to Offbeat Trails

Get outside and soothe your soul on one of these offbeat multi-day hiking trails covering peaks, pilgrimages and coastal escapes.

All, Denmark, Destinations, Europe, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, Portugal, South America, The Americas, The Falkland Islands, Travel Style, Wildlife and Nature

5 Epic Island Escapes for Wildlife and Adventure

From geothermal whale hot spots to remote archipelagos of ice, penguins and puffins, these wild isles are ripe for adventure.

All, Antigua, Aruba, Caribbean, Destinations, Dominica, Islands and Beaches, Mexico, South America, The Americas

Active or All-inclusive Caribbean? 5 Destinations for Every Kind of Traveller

Whether you’re planning an active Caribbean vacation or a romantic honeymoon, these five Caribbean destinations cover all bases.

Africa, All, Aruba, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Destinations, Europe, Fiji, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Islands and Beaches, Japan, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Oceania, Off the beaten path, offbeat, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South America, Sri Lanka, The Falkland Islands, Wildlife and Nature

23 Best islands to visit in 2023: unique island escapes

Looking for the best islands to visit packed with experiences? Discover these beautiful and unique islands famed for more than just beaches.

Salamanca as seen from the river at blue hour

All, Mexico, Peru, South America, Spain, Technology and Gear, Travel Tips

Learn Spanish online: 7 ways to study Spanish without a language school

There are countless reasons you might want to learn Spanish online rather than take classes. For some, it may be a matter of cost; for others, it could be simply wanting to master the basics for an upcoming trip, while many might just want…

Selfie with penguins in the Falkland Islands

Adventure, All, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, South America, stories, The Falkland Islands, Wildlife and Nature

Two weeks in the Falkland Islands: a diary from the land of penguins

Two weeks in the Falkland Islands made for an epic trip - from tiny planes to picnics with penguins, here is my diary of a trip to a land far away!

Adventure, All, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, South America, The Falkland Islands, UK, Wildlife and Nature, Winter and Off Season

Reasons to visit the Falkland Islands (as part of your South America itinerary)

Looking for reasons to visit the Falkland Islands? From wildlife to wild vistas, the archipelego is a unique adventure to add to a South America itinerary.

A king penguin colony at Volunteer Point

Adventure, All, Destinations, Off the beaten path, photo, South America, The Falkland Islands, Wildlife and Nature

The Falkland Islands in photos: 40 postcards from the land of penguins

The Falkland Islands surpassed my expectations with their beauty, the landscapes are far more varied than many of the Falkland Island photos I had seen.

All, Aruba, Caribbean, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, South America, Wellness

Aruba like a local: One week in Aruba travel guide

Aruba is so much more than its stunning beaches. From historic caves to cacti filled national parks, make your week-long visit to Aruba unforgettable with local experiences and by heading off the beaten path.

Adventure, All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Peru, Reviews, South America, Wildlife and Nature

The Lares Trek and Machu Picchu (Daily Breakdown + Video)

The Lares Trek and Machu Picchu are two incredible experiences in the Cusco region of Peru. Here's a rundown of what to expect.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Peru, Responsible & Eco Tourism, Reviews, South America

Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu by train

Taking the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu is one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Passing mountains, rivers, and Inca ruins don't miss this when you visit Peru!

Adventure, All, Destinations, Peru, photo, Photography, Responsible & Eco Tourism, South America, Wildlife and Nature

Peru in photos: 20 postcards from Cusco and Inca culture

For years I had this idea I would take an instant camera to the Andes in Peru and explore the incredible Inca history and culture so I did, here is what I discovered on the Lares Trek.

All, Journal & Personal, South America, Stories & Faces

The highs and lows of a samba with Rio

" Bang. Drive. On the floor" The heartbreaking noises that broke the stillness rang on. I was in someone else's reality, a heartbreaking one haunted with gun shots...