The Wildlife of the Panama Canal is a stunning surprise for all visitors to this enticing country. Surprised to learn that one of the world’s most impressive feat of engineering is home to a plethora of amazing creatures? You shouldn’t be. This is South America, after all!Panama Canal. Photo credit:
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The ancient Mayans were certainly renowned for creating monumental architectural gems, with hundreds of archaeological sites discovered all over Central America’s Yucatan Peninsula. Although you’ll probably visit quite a few Mayan sites during your tour of Central America, you’ll find none that will
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Imagine this: you’re on the deck of your Antarctica cruise charter in the company of fellow adventure travellers, admiring a pod of Minke whales as they surf behind the wake of your vessel. Everyone’s in awe; the only sound being the clicking of cameras. And then there’s you…chock full of fun facts
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About to embark on a fantastic tour of Central America or is it on your wishlist? Then read our guide to The Mighty Mayans: Ideology, Rituals and Architecture, and you’ll best appreciate all the breathtaking historical Mayan sites you’ll visit. The Mayans built a colossal empire which spanned the en
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Ceviche is a classic South American dish that comes from the west coast of South America. There is much debate as to where the dish originated, Mexico, Peru and Ecuador all claim it – but perhaps the country that is known best for this dish is Peru.What is Ceviche?Ceviche is made from a combination
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Often dubbed ‘the final hint of civilization’ on the southernmost end of the world, McMurdo Station is a US-run scientific research station in Antarctica. The largest encampment of its kind is also the last accessible place on the White Continent one can reach by ship.Home to about 1,200 summer resi
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