Exploring Central & South America

Buenos Aires is full to bursting with things to do, places to go and experiences not to be missed. Days could be spent wandering its streets, sampling Buenos Aires’ vibrant restaurant scene and exploring its distinctive neighborhoods. However, for those who need to make time count we’ve put together a top ten list of places […]

The 9 de Julio Avenue in Buenos Aires is often said to be the widest avenue in the world with twelve lanes and another two-lane road immediately next to it on each side. Whether it is actually the widest road in the world or not, it is without a doubt an impressive stretch of tarmac, […]

Semana Santa (Easter) is just around the corner, and all over Peru people are preparing to celebrate. Unlike the  relatively  low-key event that it generally is in the US, Semana Santa is one of largest events in Peru and it´s a great time for a trip to Peru.  With processions, reenactments, costumes and events all […]

Brazil´s northern state of Bahia is a sun-drenched and culturally exciting destination for a Brazil vacation with a beautiful coastline of white sandy beaches and tropical islands. Inland you will find the stunning Chapada Diamantina National Park, ideal for hikers and for those seeking a change from the sun, sea and sand of Bahia’s beaches. […]

After being the site of the Dakar Rally´s grand finale and closing party this year, it seems fitting that Lima has been chosen as the starting point for the Dakar Rally 2013 (announced just yesterday!). Many people who travel to Peru rush through Lima, thinking of it as a place they travel through rather than […]

In a recent press conference the Dakar Rally team officially announced the route of the Dakar 2013. This will be the Dakar´s 34th event and the 5th event to be held in South America with both the organizer´s and racers keen to return again and again to experience the continent´s challenging and varied terrains. Lima […]

Influenced by different waves of immigration from distinct corners of the globe, Peruvian cuisine is a fascinating combination of styles and flavors. Immigrants from Spain, China, Africa and Japan brought with them their own cooking heritage, but adapted their traditional recipes to the new, and very different, ingredients they found in Peru. Traditional Andean Peruvian […]

The Peruvian Andes are among the world’s top hiking destinations, and completing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of those once in a lifetime experiences that adventurers dream about for years. The snowy peaks and lush cloud forests of the trail, along with the incredible history of the Inca Empire, the dramatic spectacle […]

It may be a contradiction in terms, but to us one of the most important parts of traveling is actually staying still – and the place in which you choose to do so is key. A good hotel is a haven where you can relax and recharge your energy before getting back out there to […]