The South Georgia traverse is rated as one of the world’s most epic hikes and is right up there with the likes of the Mt Fuji ascent in Japan, the Santa Cruz Trek in Peru and the amazing Continental Divide Trail, which runs through no less than 5 US states. Yet among all these illustrious feats of p
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Planning a comprehensive South America tour, one that aims to take in several attractions, is usually fraught with much angst, most especially by first-time visitors. Such a HUGE continent, SO many places to see and SOOOO many things to do. Where does one even start?! South America’s Big Five attrac
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A question we are asked a lot here is when is the best time of year to visit Peru? Peru sits in the Southern Hemisphere close to the equator, and seasons do run accordingly.Peru is a large and diverse country, so where you're visiting plays a large part in when the best time of year to visit. We ha
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Argentina stretches across many different latitudes and as such there are great variations in climate within the country. The climate ranges from subtropical along the north eastern border with Brazil to sub polar in the Tierra del Fuego region in the far south. So, if you’re planning a trip, unders
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The Chimu, also known as The Kingdom of Chimor, were a civilisation that occupied the northern coast of modern-day Peru from around 900 CE until 1470 CE. The Chimu were centred in the capital Chan Chan, and their influence stretched an impressive 1,300 km along the coast of northern Peru, making the
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Brazil is a year round destination, but due its vast size and resulting differences in climate across the country, the best time to visit Brazil depends on several factors. Generally speaking, the warmest months across Brazil are from November to March, making it perfect for Carnival and New Year fe
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