Feel like you’ve seen it all? This cruise will change your mind

South America is an overlooked cruise destination, but nowhere gives you the chance to sail to more varied destinations.

• by Brian Johnston

Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries

Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.

• by Brian Johnston

Airport review: Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay

This is the airport for you if you hate tedious terminal schleps.

• by David Whitley

Things to do in Montevideo, Uruguay: One day, three ways

Whether you're frugal or spendthrift, Uruguay's capital is a great place to while away a day.

• by Stephen Phelan

Uruguay: South America's next big thing

It might be a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires, that’s where the similarities end.

• by Kerry van der Jagt

Twenty reasons to visit Montevideo

Wedged between two South American giants, Uruguay rarely used to feature on travel itineraries.

• by Steve McKenna

Hot spot of serious cool

For some, Punta del Este is party central, but for others it's a place that marches to its own drumbeat, writes Aaron Peasley.

Latin for beginners

It's a continent that can be intimidating and other-worldly, but it's never, ever dull, writes Steve McKenna.

24 hours in Montevideo

With Spanish and African influences, this is one of South America's most intoxicating cities, writes Ben Stubbs.

Tripologist: Cash cards give you peso of mind

Would a cash card in $A be more stable against South American currencies?

• by Michael Gebicki