Explore the superb highlights of enigmatic King George Island and discover why it’s so much more than just a springboard for Antarctic adventures.Part of the sub-Antarctic archipelago known as the South Shetland Islands, enigmatic King George is the first port of call for many visitors to Antarctica
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Today we conclude our tour of the best snorkel spots in Central America, by visiting the largely unknown El Salvador. This vibrant little country is situated on the Pacific coast of Central America, and is unique in the fact that it has absolutely no Caribbean coastline. This fact may deter a few of
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Updated June 2019It sounds like a simple enough question but “When is the best time to travel to South America?” is actually one of the most debatable topics in travel circles. The answer(s) depend on a huge number of factors.First of all, there are a few things to consider when it comes to THAT ALL
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In May of 2016, a seemingly normal Quebec teen created a mass media frenzy. This 15-year-old boy, William Gadoury, claimed that he had discovered a lost Mayan city using only Google Earth and a chart of the stars. After some quick research and collaboration with Dr Armand La Rocque, from the Univers
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Start planning for a trip to South America and you’ll no doubt be recommended to stay in a hacienda by anyone who’s been. Some will call it the South America equivalent of a homestay but a hacienda is so much more than just a simple accommodation choice. What exactly is a hacienda, you ask? Well, wh
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It’s that time of year! The eyes of the world are converging on Brazil as the Rio Carnival springs to life yet again. If you're planning a visit, here are some of the best things to do at the Rio Carnival, outlining the ins and outs of this visual spectacular.What is the Rio Carnival?Just as the res
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