True extent of Greenpeace damage to ancient site
LAST week Greenpeace was berated for the damage it did to an ancient cultural site, and now new footage has revealed it is more shocking than originally thought.
South America
A secret Machu Picchu to be revealed
IT’S hidden off the tourist path, hard to get to and overlooked by the bigger drawcard names but Peru is about to open up a secret and second Machu Picchu.
Greenpeace ‘damages ancient site’
WHAT were they thinking?! Greenpeace has apologised for a stunt that has allegedly damaged the world-famous marvel and heritage site of the Nazca lines
The one thing tourists should worry about
MOST tourists worry about its reputation for high crime however this place has something far more deadlier than its underworld.
Stunning one day, deadly the next
PRISTINE beaches, pretty rivers … and “chop up houses” where people are dismembered alive. With one of the highest murder rates in the world, how can this city lure tourists?
Lost in a remote Stone Age tribe
“SHE’S a naked jungle woman who eats tarantulas!” A man has revealed his mother is actually a member of the Yanomami tribe of Venezuela. This is her life.
Lost in a remote Stone Age tribe
“SHE’S a naked jungle woman who eats tarantulas!” A man has revealed his mother is actually a member of the Yanomami tribe of Venezuela. This is her life.
Inside an incredible lost world
THIS place is cut off from civilisation, and it’s like nowhere else on the planet. Prehistoric creatures and labyrinths of stone pinnacles are among what lies inside the “real Jurassic Park”.
Inside an incredible lost world
THIS place is cut off from civilisation, and it’s like nowhere else on the planet. Prehistoric creatures and labyrinths of stone pinnacles are among what lies inside the “real Jurassic Park”.
TV host comes face-to-face with monster
IT LURKS deep in the Amazon River and kills its prey (including humans!) in a bone-chilling way. This TV host came dangerously close to being its next victim.
Welcome to the poo-fect holiday spot
HUNDREDS of thousands of tourists will flock to Rio’s beaches next month for the World Cup. These shocking photos show why they may want to think twice about going for a swim.
The ruins of a submerged ghost town
IT WAS once a bustling resort that ended up spending a quarter of a century under water. Now this ghost town is coming up for air again. It’s a bizarre, post-apocalyptic landscape.
Inside the ‘most mysterious place on Earth’
HUGE, mysterious markings can be found all over this desert. It’s believed they were created during AD 400, but to this day nobody knows how, or why …
OMG, Jesus! That’s quite a view
PHOTOS of repairs to the Christ the Redeemer statue reveal a different side to one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks.
Christ the Redeemer attacked by lightning
LIGHTNING has broken a finger off the right hand of Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. SEE AMAZING PICTURES
A Santiago siesta will revive your spirits
SANTIAGO is a great destination for independent travellers as it’s a city on the move, writes Christina Pfeiffer.
Lonely Planet guide to Bolivia
Rough around the edges, rugged and slightly complex, Bolivia is one of South America’s most diverse nations
South America: A cultural melting pot
WHEN natural beauty overlaps human effervescence, fascinating South America offers its charms to all travellers.
Stylish stay at Sofitel Buenos Aires
BASE yourself in this luxury hotel in Buenos Aires and you’ll be captivated by its unique ambience, writes Kathy McCabe.
Ancient streets alive with samba beat
THE attractions of Cartagena are many but it’s the music that will pull you in, so make sure you pack your dancing shoes, writes Craig Tansley.
Soaring airfares for World Cup fans
FOOTBALL fans hoping to attend the 2014 World Cup will have to get busy saving now, amid reports of sharp fare hikes next year in Brazil.
How to see South America on a budget
YOU don’t have to spend a small fortune to have an excellent time in South America, writes Christina Pfeiffer
A bizarre ‘bat-toad’ spotted in Peru
WHAT’S wrong, bat got your tongue? This bizarre alien-like photograph captures the moment a cane toad bit off more than it could chew.
Not quite the world’s edge
THE Argentinian city of Ushuaia has been famous for many things, not least as the southernmost outpost of the Earth, writes Brad Crouch.
Travel challenge: South America
EXPLORE the Amazon, tango through Buenos Aires or imagine life as an Inca. Get to South America with one of these holiday deals.
The paradise tourists won’t visit
BOASTING the highest waterfall in the world, nearly deserted islands and dense jungles, this destination has everything tourists could want, so why aren’t they coming?
Tomb find confirms women ruled Peru
THE discovery in Peru of another tomb belonging to a pre-Hispanic priestess, the eighth in more than two decades, confirms women ruled the region 1200 years ago.
Would you stay at the ‘Unbalanced Hotel’?
THIS bizarre, tilted hotel is set to be built on the side of a cliff in Peru. It has a rather unconventional design and a name that may have guests on edge.
Lima’s dreaded leaden skies
FOR roughly four months a year, the sun abandons Peru’s seaside desert capital, suffocating it under a ponderous grey cloudbank and fog that coats the city with night-time drizzles.
Fall for the rugged terrain of Southern Africa
FEW places on earth offer such a variety of experiences in the wilderness as Southern Africa. It’s nature at its finest, with adventure thrown in.
Shaken up on the salt plains of South America
PETER Hall discovers that all hands on deck are needed as an emergency arises with little warning in a remote South American wonderland.
Travel deals to get you to the World Cup in Brazil
THE Socceroos are going to Brazil! You can too. These travel deals will take you to Rio de Janeiro in time for the 2014 World Cup.
Perusing Peruvian convents in Arequipa
SARAH Nicholson finds that life in a convent in Arequipa in Peru was not always one of poverty and deprivation. There was more to the story.
Buenos Aires has all you can eat and more
GET your teeth into a destination that is gastronomically enthusiastic and surprisingly rewarding socially, writes Kathy McCabe.
Find your rhythm while ambling through Buenos Aires
WHETHER you are a beer, food or art lover, you will find something to suit your palate in these neighbouring European countries.
Wonders of Incas within easy reach
YOU needn’t walk for days to discover Peru’s ancient city that sits at 5200m at its highest point – there is a scenic railway and bus tour that will take you right to the top.
Put on dance shoes in Latin America
SOUTH America’s abundant festivals will see you dancing in every style to celebrate Inca Gods, Andean spirit animals, the conquistadores and more.
Living on the edge in Valparaiso
THE little-known Chilean city has heaps of charm – and its resistance at slipping into the sea and succumbing to natural disaster is impressive, writes Craig Tansley.
Jungle adventure on the Amazon
STORMS, monkeys, mysticism, piranhas, pisco sours and catfish caviar are all part of the fun during a cruise on the mighty South American river.
The ultimate winter playground for Aussies
NEW Zealand has a lot more to offer than just skiing – it has become a winter playground for Australians.
Seek out a lost treasure
GETTING to the Incan wonder that is Machu Picchu is an experience itself, writes a breathless Nick Saxon as he acclimatises to the altitude.
Wild creatures of the Galapagos
PLAYING catch with a sea lion cub using a sea cucumber is an intoxicating experience in the wildlife-rich Galapagos, writes Nick Saxon.
The frozen beauty of Patagonia
GLACIERS, snow-covered peaks and frozen lakes make for dramatic scenery on an adventurous expedition in South America.
Easter Island’s fading rock stars
THERE is much intrigue on Easter Island, finds Allen Newton as he learns about its ancient people and their moai.
Ease into South America – Santiago
SANTIAGO is overcoming its troubled past and evolving into a cosmopolitan, prosperous city writes Anthony Dennis.
Peru holds many uplifting sights
THE drive into the Colca Canyon is often compared to an Andean massage.
Rio dazzles in Carnival finale
RIO throbbed to sambas, pyrotechnics and dazzling parades in an ecstatic climax to its famed Carnival celebrations.
Scary walk on the edge of a 3000m mountain
THERE are no hand-rails or safety harnesses, just a narrow path and a 3353m plunge if you put a foot wrong.
Lonely Planet guide to iconic Peru
LUMINOUS archaeological sites? Check. Rainforests? Check. An arid coast with a highly surfable Pacific swell? Check. It’s time to buy a ticket to Peru.
A tour of Rio’s dark side
SEWAGE, guns and labyrinthine streets – we take a tour of Rio’s biggest favela, and live to tell the tale.
South America’s delights
IS it possible to experience all South America has to offer, including beautiful lakes and Inca ruins, in 21 days?
Total eclipse of the heart
WHAT do flower garlands, warrior drums, cocktails and special sunnies have in common? Easter Island reveals one of the world’s most stunning events.
Reigning in the world’s greatest party
THE greatest party in the world has kicked off, but the everything-goes attitude of the Rio Carnival is under threat.
Spells, drugs, and rock ‘n’ wrestle
WRESTLERS fighting with fire, the purest cocaine in the world and a witches’ market welcome to La Paz.
Pyramid ‘renovation’ may cause collapse
EAGER to attract more tourists, a Bolivian town has spruced up the ancient Akapana pyramid with adobe instead of stone.
Miss Universe and ‘scalpel tourism’
TRAVELLERS are flocking to Venezuela, the home country of Miss Universe 2009, looking for cheap cosmetic surgery.
World’s biggest BBQ grills 12 tonne of beef
MORE than a thousand barbecue fanatics in Uruguay grilled up 12 tonnes of beef overnight, setting a new Guinness world record.
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