It’s a question I often get: Which is the best Polar Region to travel to? The Arctic or Antarctica?I was fortunate enough to take my first Antarctic cruise in 2007. For me, the continent was everything I was hoping it would be – otherworldly, on an unfathomable scale and teeming with intriguing wild
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Renowned for their fervent enjoyment of life, ardent faith and long-held spirituality – not to mention their penchant for a good night of partying – South Americans host some of the most inspiring cultural festivals you’ll arguably ever witness, anywhere in the world. Whether it’s about praying for
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Updated November 2019The World’s 50 Best have just released their 2019 list of the best restaurants, world-wide and we’ve got the lowdown on South America’s top entries. Unsurprisingly, Lima’s Nikkei gem, Maido, has taken the top spot for the third year in a row, further enhancing Peruvian cuisine’s
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It was five years since I’d last visited Santiago and for some reason the place seemed to have undergone a positive change. More vibrant, more atmosphere, more cafes and fantastic restaurants. Maybe it was always like this and I just hadn’t been paying attention.The colonial era building also seemed
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There’s nowhere in the world like Antarctica! The icy continent is mysterious, surreal, and majestic, but you might not realise just how much you can see and do there. If you’re in need of some inspiration, we’ve compiled 48 incredible things you can experience in Antarctica!1. IcebergsIt might be o
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Putting together your essential packing list for Antarctica may seem to be an overwhelming task at first and can certainly take all the romance out of the anticipation of your soon-to-be ‘trip of a lifetime’. We’d love to tell you to ‘chill right out’ (pun totally intended): preparing for an Antarct
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