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
Read MoreAbout 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
Read MoreCeviche 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
Read MoreOften 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
Read MoreFor over a century, Machu Picchu has captivated adventurous explorers the world over. Peru’s unrivalled crown jewel, and indeed one of South America’s most coveted bucket-list destinations, this ancient Inca citadel was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. But no accolade could e
Read MoreThe Battle of the River Plate was the first Naval battle of World War two and took place on the 13th of December 1939. Between the British/New Zealand Navy and the German Navy.WWII in South America: Graf Spee in Flames. Photo credit: Imperial War Museums UK.Background, WWII in South AmericaThe Germa
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