While Rio de Janeiro is preparing for it’s world famous carnival and the tourist hordes that come with it, I thought I’d shed some light on alternative carnivals in South America - one’s you’ve probably never even heard of. Read the rest of this entry »
What is New Years Eve like in Latin America? Here’s some advice about where to head for the best New Years Eve parties and a range of photos. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s a selection of some great films about travelling in, or life in, a variety of Latin American countries. Great to watch just before you travel! Read the rest of this entry »
What are the finest Latin American beers? Now by no means have I sampled all Latin American beers, but I’d reckon I’ve tried most of them. These are my favourites, and notes on which ones to avoid, as well as some of the finest Latin beer adverts (& girls). Read the rest of this entry »
A lot of men visit Latin America in part because the women there are beautiful and they want to meet them, so here’s some advice for you guys looking to pick up Latin women. If you find this article offensive or distasteful - tough luck! I’m sure most men will find it both interesting and helpful. Read the rest of this entry »
All these five suggested trips are, to varying degrees, totally mad. However, they are all perfectly possible to arrange for wannabe modern day explorers / adventurers. Read the rest of this entry »
About three years later than it should have done, and after much lobbying by the Colombian Government, the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has finally updated it’s travel advisory with regards to visitors to Colombia. Read the rest of this entry »
Advice on booking holidays to Central and South America through a tour operator, and how to go about choosing a company. Read the rest of this entry »
You’re right to be cautious at times when visiting Latin America, but so many people are way too paranoid. “Is it safe to travel to South America?” is a question asked all too often - yes it is safe, but here’s some genuinely different tips to make travelling to Central & South America that little bit more safer. Read the rest of this entry »
Times have changed, but this selection of very, very old photos and pictures demonstrate what life was like for the real pioneering tourists and settlers in Latin America. Read the rest of this entry »