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.
South America
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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