Backpackers' guide to South America – 7 destinations you don't want to miss
South America is a special place for a backpacking holiday, with an incredibly diverse array of things to see and do, which will cater to everyone.…
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Say 'sí' to a stay in Santiago, Chile's charming capital
The snow-capped peaks of the Andes, punchy pisco sour cocktails, towering, modern high rises and bustling markets… there are plenty of reasons to…
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The world's most iconic places to photograph
Certain places are a must to capture through the lense: when in Rome, the obvious choice is the Colosseum and when in Paris, the Eiffel Tower.But far…
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The 10 most popular destinations for picture-perfect Instagram snaps
We're all guilty of taking to Instagram when on holiday to share photos of our adventures and give everyone back home serious travel envy, whether…
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Hollywood glamour, wonderful wildlife and once-in-a-lifetime experiences on Mexico's Pacific Coast
Move over, Cancun and Cabo. The A list have a new favourite destination in sunny Mexico – and the year-round sunshine, lively nightlife and vast…
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Patagonia: Some of the most mesmerising landscapes on earth
The unspoiled, unfamiliar and foreign lands of Patagonia boast some of the most dramatic and mesmerising landscapes on earth.Located on the southern…
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Angel Falls: Venezuela's little known natural wonder
The jaw-dropping Angel Falls are nestled deep in an expanse of Venezuelan natural beauty, the Canaima National Park.Soaring at a height of nearly…
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Samba fantasy - carnival in Rio
Rio de Janeiro may not be capital of Brazil, but it's certainly the international capital of carnival, known around the planet for its beauty, its…
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Cartagena de Indias: a location for love
Just go through the wall under the clock tower and cross the Plaza de los Coches to reach the Portal de los Dulces. Here, in the shade of the arches…
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And the word is 'wonderful'!
On-line, by phone and by text messages, thousands of people around the world have been involved in voting in this initiative launched by the…
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Costa Rica: a rainbow in shades of green
That fact that 25% of Costa Rica is classified as a protected area – a proportion no other country can boast – says a lot about the country's…
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Panama, a land of abundance
Panama owes its existence to the canal, which has marked the life and politics of the country since it seceded from Colombia in 1903, and which…
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Everything's coming up roses in Ecuador
They say that Ecuador is the home of the world's most beautiful roses. Whether that's true, or not, it's a fact that cultivation of flowers for…
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Panamericano, a privileged view over the capital of tango
VIEW GALLERY There are certain places around the world that simply must be seen, and the fascinating city of Buenos Aires is one of them. It doesn't…
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The world's best sunsets
VIEW GALLERY Serengeti, TanzaniaPeople who have had the good fortune to visit the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania say that until you've seen the…
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In search of Utopia in Mexico
VIEW GALLERY The name Vasco de Quiroga may not be very well known outside the Spanish-speaking world, but 500 years after his death the people of…
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All eyes on Quito, American Capital of Culture, 2011
VIEW GALLERY Thirty-two years ago, the vibrant capital of Ecuador was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This year, as American Capital of…
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Carnival around the world
There's no doubt the Venice carnival is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Whether you're actually lucky enough to wear one of the vintage costumes and…
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In Brazil, life's a beach
From Jeri to Florianopolis, Brazil is home to beaches that border on perfection. Indeed, there are so many candidates for the title of 'most…
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Through the Clouds to Machu Picchu
Until 1911 the ruins of Machu Picchu were a secret lost to the world at large. Nobody would have imagined that among the inaccessible ravines…