When it comes to territorial claims on the great white continent, who owns Antarctica? Here’s everything you need to know about ownership and territorial claims.Native inhabitants of Antarctica. Photo credit: Shutterstock.Antarctic historyStanding at the South Pole in December 1911 Roald Amundsen cl
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Think that toucans and condors are all there is to see soaring in the South American skies? Think again! Follow our guide to the best Birds in South America – the Ultimate List for Bird Watchers and discover all the incredible, majestic, colourful and unique feathery creatures who call this place ho
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The world-famous Maya ruins of Chichen Itza are one of Mexico’s most visited attractions and the archaeological crown jewel of the Yucatan Peninsula. If you're visiting Mexico soon, or just curious to learn more, here's an introduction to the history of Chichen Itza. To better appreciate this awe-in
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Who first saw Antarctic ice and who first discovered Antarctica? Europeans are used to putting a person’s name to such things, such as “Christopher Columbus discovered America” (he didn’t, actually), but the discoverers of Antarctica could well be nameless individuals from the Pacific. Here’s everyt
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Who first saw Antarctic ice and who first discovered Antarctica? Europeans are used to putting a person’s name to such things, such as “Christopher Columbus discovered America” (he didn’t, actually), but the discoverers of Antarctica could well be nameless individuals from the Pacific. Here’s everyt
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Discover the top attractions on Lake Titicaca and experience a captivating destination drenched in dramatic history, enticing culture, and indescribable beauty. Why visit Lake Titicaca?Floating high in the Andes and forming a natural border between Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is one of the most
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