Discovering the Sacred Valley – Guest blog by Ben Garcia, Nomade Unique Experiences Peru, the most iconic destination in South America, home of Machu Picchu and the heritage of the Incan Empire, a gastronomy that inherited its innovation, mix and flavours from Peru’s history, and nature that excites. But there’s much more to explore, there’s...
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Antarctica – Top Reasons to Fly Cruise
Antarctica is one of those destinations that everyone dreams of visiting. From childhoods pining over penguins and school years fascinated by icebergs, explorers and wildlife documentaries it’s easy to fall into a life-long romance with the seventh continent. The dream can become a reality with just a little planning and there are...
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What are the Different Ways to go on Safari?
Going on an African safari is an experience like no other. Getting to see some of the world’s most exciting and unique animals in their natural habitat is a dream come true for most people, and once you factor in the beautiful landscapes and vibrant local cultures you truly have the trip...
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My African Bush Camp Safari: First Impressions of Southern Africa
As someone who has always loved wildlife and nature, an African safari has always been a dream of mine, one that for whatever number of reasons had yet to materialise. While it wasn’t technically my first time in Africa, a trip to Morocco many years ago might as well have been on...
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Captivating Colombia: Top 5 Reasons to Visit
When I told people that I was going on holidays to Colombia the questions were always the same. Outdated references to Pablo Escobar, gang warfare and drugs always emerge with most of my friends and family having based their entire knowledge base on Colombia from watching a series or 2 of Narcos....
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Drinking Water Responsibly on Tour:Time to Ditch Single Use Plastic Bottles
One of the main sources of regret I have when I am travelling is the number of plastic water bottles I use. When travelling to foreign countries I’m generally unsure of the quality of local drinking water so rather than risking problems I make use of readily available plastic water bottles either...
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My Galapagos Getaway – Discovering the Western Islands aboard the Santa Cruz II
I was recently lucky enough to get the opportunity to spend some days visiting Quito and the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the stunning Santa Cruz II. My Itinerary began with a short two-night stay in Quito in the most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in called Casa Gangotena. This...
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Four of the Best Hotels of South America
When planning a holiday, it’s easy to delve straight into researching all the sightseeing options and day trips, sometimes dismissing accommodation. We tell ourselves the hotel is just a bed to sleep in, thinking you won’t spend much time in your hotel room. That’s often the case on an action-packed holiday, where...
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Uyuni to Atacama – Tips for exploring the the Salar de Uyuni
Many people say that their 3-day, 2-night trip from Uyuni in Bolivia is one of the best, if not ‘the’ best things they have done in South America. The journey across the Salar de Uyuni finishes in San Pedro de Atacama in Chile and is the second most photographed destination on the...
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The Route of Emotions. São Luis to Fortaleza, Brazil
I was told by a Brazilian friend of mine that the word Saudades exists exclusively in Portuguese. There’s no one word equivalent in English, but in an attempt to describe the meaning it’s something like a more potent version of nostalgia. A longing or feeling of emptiness for something that you no...
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Eclipse Travel’s ‘Top 5’ Lodges of Ecuador
I’ve just returned from an incredible trip to Ecuador which is surely South America’s most underrated country. Most people just think of the Galapagos when they visit Ecuador and that’s their loss as there are so many incredible places and experiences that an adventurer can seek out. I can’t think of any other country...
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World’s Most Impressive Glacier: The Perito Moreno Glacier.
Flying into what seems the middle of nowhere, with piercing blue lakes and arid steppes, grasslands and deserts, you find yourself after a short drive from the airport in the quaint Argentine village of El Calafate. I have to say this was my favourite small town in all of Patagonia, brimming with...
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