Condors are ‘once in a lifetime’ birds for many birdwatchers. On a trip to Peru’s Colca Canyon, Jo Walker discovers the appeal of these graceful giants.
South America Travel
Visiting Iguazu Falls
Bordering Brazil and Argentina, the spectacular Iguazo Falls rank among the world’s greatest natural wonders. Visited by over one million sightseers every year, the falls are taller and wider than those at Niagara. Writer Josh Stricker describes visiting Iguazu Falls – and his encounter with an over-familiar resident …
Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
The Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia are among the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. In this article, Robert B. describes how the journey there, and the salt flats themselves, changed his whole perspective on life.
Cusco to Machu Picchu via the Inca Jungle Trek
Hiking, cycling and zip-lining: Malek Murison makes his way from Cusco to Machu Picchu via the Inca Jungle Trek. Was this a wise move for someone who’s not overly keen on hiking, and whose companion doesn’t like heights?
Machu Picchu: Hiking the Inca Trail
Sometimes life can get in the way of one’s dreams. But all to often it is fear that prevents us from doing the things we really want to do. Sometimes, in order to find ourselves, we have to test ourselves. In this inspirational story, Margot Russell tells how hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu provided her with new-found self-confidence and inner strength…