If you are planning a trip to Antarctica, it’s a good idea to know the different penguin species you will encounter - they're one of the most popular types of wildlife! There are a total of 17 species of penguins and only 6 of these are found on the Antarctic mainland. However, there are plenty of o
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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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Looking for the next family trip? Far from the crowds and holiday traffic of the stock-standard towns – you can’t really go past Patagonia. Isolated, desolate and incredibly pristine; this is the perfect destination for those with active and not-so-active tastes. With hiking and wildlife galore, par
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