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Cruise or island hopping on the Galapagos Islands?

An ocean of unique wildlife and nature experiences await you on the Galapagos islands! It’s fantastic to experience the beautiful islands on a cruise or island hopping. But what should you choose? Below, you can read about the pluses and minuses of the two modes of travel and find out…

The Amazon vs. Pantanal

South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest and the Pantanal Wetlands. Two utterly fantastic nature areas, each of which have something truly different to offer. But where will you go? Read on below and find out what special traits the two places have to offer. The Amazon The Amazon…

Trekking in South America

If you’re heading to South America, there’s one thing you won’t want to miss: trekking. South America has some world-famous trekking adventures on the menu. Breathtaking mountain views, sunrise over the mountain ridges and fascinating cultural experiences are just some of the things that await you in the heights of…

People dressed in colourful costumes for the carnival in Rio

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Gorgeous feathered clothing in all sorts of colours. Lightly-clad women. Intense drum rhythms, chasing your own heartbeat. An injection of cheer and joy. The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a festival of euphoria. When the samba rhythms hit, the world stops moving. All that matters is the now. The…

Altitude sickness in Peru and other South American countries

Travelling to South America? Several destinations in South America are located at high altitude such as the Inca Trail and Cusco in Peru. So it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with altitude sickness: What is it? And how can you best avoid it? What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness,…

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