South America Travel Stories

Oct 3, 2019 • 4 min read

Bolivia is known as the Tibet of South America, and its dramatic terrain is ideal for adventure activities. Here's our expert guide on how to find them.

Aug 16, 2019 • 5 min read

With its extreme geography, fragrant markets, chaotic streets and vibrantly-clothed citizens, La Paz is easily one of the most multisensory cities on…

Aug 5, 2019 • 5 min read

For many a day at the beach wouldn’t be the same without a sun lounger and parasol; the ice cream stalls, volleyball courts and the steady stream of…

Jul 4, 2019 • 5 min read

As a world city home to an extensive history and, consequently, a long artistic legacy, Buenos Aires has a cultural resumé a mile long. Lovers of the fine…

Jul 2, 2019 • 4 min read

Between the fine wines and delicious dishes, September's foodie escapades will have your hands doing a mad dash between your cutlery and your glass in an…

Jun 27, 2019 • 5 min read

There is no better month to travel than September: it sees a remarkable confluence of happy circumstances around the world. In the northern hemisphere,…

Jun 14, 2019 • 5 min read

If the idea of crowded museums or pin-drop-quiet art galleries doesn’t float your boat, remember that cultural experiences come in all colours, shapes and…

Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read

August spells adventure across the globe, whether it's climbing volcanoes in Ecuador, riding the white waters of the Zambezi, kayaking part of Britain’s…

Jun 12, 2019 • 5 min read

As Earth grows ever more populous and cities expand, opportunities for humanity to look up at the rest of the universe decrease. Across the planet,…

Jun 11, 2019 • 4 min read

Near the southern edge of the vast Atacama Desert, mountain rivers wind their way through a sun-baked landscape of vine-covered hillsides and serene…

Jun 11, 2019 • 4 min read

South America knows how to throw a party, and when it comes to gay pride, the region puts some of the biggest celebrations in the world, drawing activists…

Jun 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Bahia, one of the largest states in Brazil, is home to a wide variety of different sceneries and cultures, and its southern coast is particularly rich in…

Jun 3, 2019 • 5 min read

South America draws food-lovers from across the globe, but it’s best known for its carnivorous delicacies rather than its meat-free options. That shouldn…

May 22, 2019 • 3 min read

The solstices hold spiritual and religious meaning in societies around the world, and many of our modern day solstice celebrations have long historical…

May 22, 2019 • 6 min read

South America today is a food enthusiast’s dream – its ancient cultures, homegrown ingredients and diverse communities have combined to form a dazzling…

May 21, 2019 • 5 min read

Bright and colorful, Wayúu mochilas (bags) are one of Colombia’s most famous artisan products. Meticulously hand-stitched by the Wayúu indigenous people…

May 20, 2019 • 4 min read

Nearly everyone who visits Rio has a favorite place to escape from the hectic pace of city life. Whether it’s Pão de Açúcar, Floresta da Tijuca or Morro…

May 10, 2019 • 2 min read

May sees the Rio head outdoors as the weather becomes even more inviting. Cariocas begin to gear up for Festa Junina, the second-biggest round of…

May 9, 2019 • 6 min read

Are you sick of whisky sours? Tired of gin and tonics? Left nauseous by the thought of vodka served neat? Well then it’s time you found yourself a new…

May 8, 2019 • 6 min read

On the hunt for family-friendly antics that’ll keep the whole clan on their toes? Don’t fear. Or maybe do. There’s something satisfying about spooky…

Apr 17, 2019 • 7 min read

As the old adage says, we are all products of our environment. So it’s no surprise that some of the globe’s great cities have helped to mould some of…

Apr 15, 2019 • 6 min read

In the lush valleys of southern Peru, every year between March and April, grapes designated for pisco are harvested, fermented and distilled in order to…