The Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peruvian Amazon
Sara Foster avoids being peed on by spider monkeys and learns the art of the Wet Wipe Wash in the Amazon. And yes, she can’t wait to go back.
If you take a trip to Manu, be prepared to get dirty. Unfortunately, I mean that in the unclean sense of the word, because I can guarantee [...]
By Sara Foster
Categories Destinations, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru, South America
A Big Night Out in Buenos Aires
While doing infinitely better than during the crisis of 2001 Argentina is still struggling to crawl its way out of economic mire.
By Julie Miller
Categories Argentina, South America
Unleash Your Inner Attenborough in Galapagos
Unlike pretty much anywhere else on earth, you don’t have to make any actual effort to see nature
By Andreina Cordani
Categories Exotic Destinations, The Galápagos Islands, Wildlife holidays
The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are a nature-loving goddess’s idyll: but while you might imagine that in such an out-of-the-way place it’s all about roughing it, really, how much you choose to do that is up to you. An interest in the local flora and/or fauna is a must, because the islands are a unique hosting area for a whole variety of endemic and/or threatened species – including friendly sea lions, marine and land iguanas, turtles, penguins, a variety of birds, and of course the enormous Galapagos tortoises.
By Sara Foster
Categories Ecuador, The Galápagos Islands
Eating Out in Quito, Ecuador
Quito can be an unnerving place at night, but you’ll happily spend an evening in this pink-lit funky bar-restaurant, situated on popular Reina Victoria. There are more flavours of vodka than you’d ever dare try in a night,
By Sara Foster
Categories South America
Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, Peru
Cuzco is literally a city in the clouds. At 3,326 metres above sea level, altitude sickness shouldn’t be taken lightly and so, schedule allowing, it’s best to take it easy for the first few days of your stay while you adjust to the change. That said, as you fly in over the mountains to see a fairy-tale town nestled in the hills below you, it’s hard not to go adventuring straight away. Be prepared to take taxis (take the official yellow ones and you won’t need to barter) as you’re guaranteed at least one way will be a steep uphill climb, and altitude can leave you panting for breath much sooner than you’re used to.
By Sara Foster
Categories Cuzco & the Sacred Valley, Peru
The Non-Tourist Guide to Mexico City
Alana Hunt finds herself caught up in a street protest in Mexico City on the way to Cuba – and discovers Frida Kahlo’s house.
By Alana Hunt
Categories South America
