Here’s some advice about the best ways to prevent mosquitoes biting you. Some of the ideas I’m sure might surprise you. I live in the mosquito infested tropics, but by following these guidelines I rarely get bitten. Read the rest of this entry »
Recently, Gol launched an airpass that offers cheap internal flights in Brazil for international tourists. This guide explains how the Gol Airpasses work, and how to book them. Read the rest of this entry »
Planes, floating pyramids, tree-top towers, salt and prison hotels - here’s a selection of the weirdest hotels in Latin America. Read the rest of this entry »
What are the best countries to visit in South America for golfing vacations? Where are the best golf courses? What region should one select for a golf holiday? Here’s some suggestions… Read the rest of this entry »
A personal account of the experience of taking the Amazon River boat from Belem to Manaus (Brazil). This is a chapter extract from the book Travelantics, by Adonis Stevenson. Read the rest of this entry »
Bavaria’s archetypal festival of Oktoberfest gets a Peruvian twist as this guide, guest written by Peru travel expert Simon Ross-Gill, explains. Read the rest of this entry »
Many visitors to Colombia choose to spend a significant amout of their vacation exploring Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Here I offer a brief guide and some personal advice about how best to visit Colombia’s wonderful Caribbean coastline. Read the rest of this entry »
A rather controversial title, but it is looking increasingly likely that it could soon be proved that Ecuador is a state sponsor of terrorism. So should you visit Ecuador knowing that it’s President has received funding from terrorists, and that it’s government actively supports terrorists? Read the rest of this entry »
Following on from recent my recent post about the best beach party destinations, here’s some travel advice about the exact opposite type of beaches. What are the best beach destinations in Latin America to get away from it all, and feel very special at the same time? These amazingly beautiful beaches are almost completely empty of other tourists, and are very special places to simply relax and unwind. I’m fortunate enough to have been to them all. Read the rest of this entry »
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