South & Central America

A newly released study by the Global Wildlife Travel Index places the USA at the top of their list of the top countries in the world for wildlife travel. They looked at various factors, such as wildlife biodiversity, conservation...

Over the past few years, brewers have been coming up with stranger and stranger ingredients to put in their beer. While many may have heard of the Caribbean chocolate beer or the Swedish sewage beer, these weird beers are...

Reading a good book can transport you to another time and place, but so can a visit to one of the world many beautiful libraries. Filled with knowledge and splendour, just standing amidst these incredible books can be an...

Literary tourism has been around for centuries. It lets you combine your love for books and travel while you visit literary destinations that have inspired famous authors across the centuries. Much like visiting destinations that inspired favourite films, these places are...

Trains might take a while for you to get to your destination but the advantage? Scenic train routes that provide gorgeous views! Taking in the various terrains and landscapes as the train passes through is one of the best...

Lots of people go on wine tours, travelling the world to sample the many different wines on offer. Even craft beers have their own form of tourism, yet few travel to taste alcohol around the world. While it is...

Previously known for its drug cartels and corruption, Columbia has turned over a new leaf in the last two decades. After death of Pablo Escobar in 1993, it slowly turned into one of  Latin America’s best destinations. From sandy...

Colombia is perhaps better known for its coffee than for its food. Overshadowed by the more famous cuisines of Brazil, Peru, or even Mexico, Colombian dishes are nonetheless full of flavour, colourful, and comforting. They often include pork, potatoes,...

Pinta Island is a volcanic island in the northern part of the Galapagos Archipelago. Its many volcanic fissures mean that the arid region possesses a somewhat dangerous beauty. It is the ninth largest of the 19 islands in the archipelago.  Even though...

Located in the Galapagos Archipelago, Floreana Island gets its name after the first president of Ecuador Juan Jose Flores. However, it is officially called Santa Maria. It was formed by a volcanic eruption and was once a favourite stop for whalers.  With an area of...