Exploring Central & South America

Brazilian cuisine is so unique and varied that it holds a world of flavors, influences and new dishes that have yet to reach your hometown. Located in the smart and trendy neighborhood of Palermo Hollywood in Buenos Aires is one of the best Brazilian restaurants outside of Brazil! Boteco do Brasil is as close as […]

South America’s largest country, Brazil, has a rich and vibrant culture stretching from the beautiful golden coast of Rio de Janeiro to deep within the Amazon Jungle. Brazilian food is as interesting and lively as Rio de Janeiro on Carnival day! With influences from the native Indian, Portuguese, African, Middle-Eastern and Japanese communities in Brazil […]

Full of culinary delights, tempting smells and enticing sights, it can be hard to choose where to eat in Peru with many restaurants offering their own unique twist on the influences that have created the delicious Peruvian cuisine. From Iquitos deep in the Amazon in northern Peru to Arequipa in the southern Peruvian Andes and […]

The rise of Peruvian food has been unstoppable force since it first walked out on to the international food stage back in 2011 with famous Spanish Catalan chef, Ferran Adrià, saying that Peru held the key to the future of gastronomy. At the end of 2013, the cuisine of Peru was given another boost of […]

As shown in our last blog article on the Magic of South American Food & Drink, the wide variety and diversity of food and drink in this region is truly spectacular and a unique experience. Once we got your mouth-watering you will probably be wondering where you can begin exploring these delicious flavors, aromas and […]

Take a heaped tablespoon of flavor and mix in a bowl full of aromas and then add a cup of culture and history for added freshness whilst washing it down with a smooth glass of diversity and there you have the basis of South American food & drink! The vibrancy and spirit of South America […]

Chile’s capital city of Santiago de Chile is fast becoming the luxury capital of South America with boutique and luxurious international chain hotels moving into this stunning city. Surrounded by the beauty of the Andean mountains and with its chic neighborhoods and fascinating history, Santiago is announcing itself on the world stage as a great […]

We couldn’t finish this month’s special series of blog articles in collaboration with The Culture Trip without tapping into their expert knowledge of art and culture from around the world. Chile’s capital city of Santiago de Chile has a number of hidden and exclusive gems to discover around every corner. Santiago’s independent art galleries offer […]

To the east of Santiago the stunning Andes rise high up over Chile’s capital city of Santiago de Chile and to the west are the beaches and coastline of the Pacific Ocean. Often overlooked as a travel destination in comparison to the golden beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the tango capital of Buenos Aires or […]