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Ride and swim with the gauchos
A Gaucho is an equivalent of the North American "cowboy". In the 19th centuary, gauchos made up the majority of the rural population, herding cattle on the vast estancias, and practicing hunting as their main economic activities. One of the three great wetlands of South America (along with the Venez... Read more»
Uruguay - Countryside, Coast and Works of Art
As one of the smallest countries in South America, I was not really sure what to expect from my trip to Uruguay. Compared to its neighbours Brazil and Argentina, little is heard about it this side of the Atlantic. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the tourist industry is thriving and the Urugua... Read more»
Stay somewhere a little different in Latin America
Latin America is host to a variety of natural as well as man made wonders, giving way to some equally impressive hotels. Whether your interests lie in history, nature or brand new experiences, it is possible to incorporate them into not just the places you visit but your accommodation as well. Here... Read more»
Sian Lloyd in Patagonia
We recently had the pleasure of introducing Sian Lloyd and her husband Jonathan to the joys of Welsh Patagonia (and a touch of luxury in southern Chile's Torres del Paine). Their trip started in Trelew (near the Valdes peninsula) before re-tracing the steps of the original Welsh settlers west towar... Read more»
USA Visa Waiver Programme
From January 2009 if travelling through the US, a visa waiver is required, which can be applied for online and MUST be requested at least 72hrs prior to departure. Read more»
No more riding on the roof
As of 23 January 2009 the new authorities of the Ecuadorian Railway Company have stated that passengers are no longer permitted to travel on the roof of the trains or autoferros (including Chiva Express) on the railway route from Riobamba. Read more»
New species of Galapagos land iguana
A new species of land iguana, seemingly missed by Darwin 150 years ago, has recently been discovered on Isabela Island by a team of Ecuadorian and Italian researchers. The species is pink in colour and found on protected Wolf Volcano. It is estimated that the population is of around 250 invididuals... Read more»
Foreign Office clears the way to visit San Agustin
The Foreign Office has removed the article advising against all travel to the archaeological park and UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Agustin in the south of Colombia. San Agustin contains an incredible array of stone sculptures which depict animals, mythical creatues and humans, some over 4 metre... Read more»