South America
Opinion
Travel tips
Back-to-work blues? These 10 tips will ignite your travel dreams
The exchange rate is brutal, there’s a cost-of-living crisis and overtourism is ruining popular spots, but here’s how you can still have a great holiday in 2025.
- by Ben Groundwater
You won’t sleep in this gloriously alive jungle, but you won’t care
There’s an exquisitely thin line between creatures and creature comforts in the Peruvian Amazon.
- by Steve Madgwick
Extraordinary and exotic: Why now is the time to visit South America
There are more flights and South America remains better value than Europe or the US. Here is our beginner’s guide to travelling around this continent of extremes.
- by Chris Moss and Julietta Jameson
Port guide: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
One of the world’s most vibrant cities in one of the world’s most beautiful settings will have you in the mood for sequins and samba.
- by Brian Johnston
Fifteen of us set off on this famed trek. Only 10 made it to the end
It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but there’s a heap of things that can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu – and I should know.
- by Gary Nunn
Turns out, the ‘end of the world’ is a great place to visit
This far-flung chilly city will warm your heart with crab feasts, colourful murals and some of the best baked goods around.
- by Katrina Lobley
Port guide: Buenos Aires, Argentina
You don’t have to look hard for a good time in Buenos Aires, a city passionate about tango, football, political demonstrations and juicy steaks.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Qantas economy surprisingly good, despite codeshare woes
It turns out Qantas and its codeshare partner don’t speak to each other, which causes a few hassles on an otherwise comfortable flight.
- by Katrina Lobley
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: An upgrade on this flight is a steal
It’s definitely worth paying for an upgrade to premium economy on this five-hour flight. I’m able to stretch out, work and not spill hot tea in my lap.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The seven wonders you must see at Machu Picchu
The ancient ruins of the now too-well-loved Incan settlement have provoked wonder and awe over generations.
- by Ben Groundwater
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