CARNAVAL!
The week running up to Lent is when Brazil really lets its hair down – this is “Carnaval” week. The most internationally famous carnival celebration
24th February 2013
Overland Travels in South America
Our Top Travel Experiences in South America
Patagonia
A land of epic contrasts - from the mighty Andes to the plains of the Patagonian pampas, this vast lowly populated area has so much to offer the intrepid adventurer with some of the best driving routes available in South America, and possibly the world.
Wildlife
From the big to the small, South America has it all. But the highlights have to be the Pantanal wetlands and the Amazon jungle for their sheer diversity. And don't forget Los Llanos in Venezuela, a forgotten gem on the wildlife circuit of South America.
Boat trips
Whether floating slowly down the mighty Amazon River on a small river ferry boat, or rafting the white waters of Peru and Ecuador, or relaxing on the deck on a day trip on the Caribbean coast, or going diving off the Colombian coast, there are boat trips aplenty.
Mountains & Waterfalls
South America allows you to wander down the length of the Andes, from coastal plains to the high peaks, and inland to the fertile farmlands. With amazing waterfalls, glaciers and mighty rivers, this continent has so much to offer.
Food & Wine
With its mix of European and local cuisine, there's plenty to enjoy about food and wine in South America.
Adventure Activities
Although we are the first to admit that having kids put a bit of a dampner on our passion for adventure activities, we still don't mind a bit of adrenalin every now and then. Climb a volcano, go rafting or mountain biking, jet boating,
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Life’s a Beach!
Goodbye rain, hello sunshine! And just in time, as we reached Porto Seguro, our first stop on the Atlantic coast. We stayed in a great
10th February 2013
Anyone want an umbrella?
Leaving Rio behind after a relaxed morning and another amazing buffet breakfast, we headed up into the hills. Our destination was Petropolis, a colonial town
10th February 2013
The Girl (on) Ipanema
Welcome to “the Marvellous City”, Rio de Janeiro. We arrived before lunchtime, and most of the group headed off to the famous Copacabana or Ipanema
10th February 2013
Enjoying the Emerald Coast
A spectacular mountain pass brought us down to the Emerald Coast of Brazil, and it was easy to see where the name came from, the
10th February 2013
Piranha fishing in the Pantanal
The Pantanal is the world’s largest inland wetland area, roughly half the size of France, and is somewhere we will be visiting twice on this
9th February 2013