How long is a piece of string! The first time I travelled to South America I spend six months travelling around and even then I felt like there was a lot left to see. That said, if time and money isn’t so much of an issue then with three months you can get a really good taste of most of the best des
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Most travellers to South America will inarguably plan for a trip that lasts somewhere between three and five weeks, whether they have a specific interest in mind (like hiking extensively through Patagonia) or are first-time visitors wishing to tick off what we call ‘South America’s Big 5’:Machu Picc
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Think that toucans and condors are all there is to see soaring in the South American skies? Think again! Follow our guide to the best Birds in South America – the Ultimate List for Bird Watchers and discover all the incredible, majestic, colourful and unique feathery creatures who call this place ho
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The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American bird that belongs to the New World vulture family Cathartidae, and is the only living member of the genus Vultur. Although it’s numbers are dwindling in the country, the Andean Condor is actually the national animal of Colombia. Despite its enor
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Ceviche is a classic South American dish that comes from the west coast of South America. There is much debate as to where the dish originated, Mexico, Peru and Ecuador all claim it – but perhaps the country that is known best for this dish is Peru.What is Ceviche?Ceviche is made from a combination
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The Battle of the River Plate was the first Naval battle of World War two and took place on the 13th of December 1939. Between the British/New Zealand Navy and the German Navy.WWII in South America: Graf Spee in Flames. Photo credit: Imperial War Museums UK.Background, WWII in South AmericaThe Germa
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