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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos team up to protect Amazon rainforest

The Oscar-winning actor and the Amazon founder want to support the Brazilian government's efforts to protect the flora and fauna and safeguard indigenous peoples.

05/07/2023

Travel News

Canada is extending visa-free travel to 13 new countries

Canada's government says it wants to make travelling to the country easier, faster and cheaper.

07/06/2023

Destinations

Digital nomads: This may be one of the easiest new visas to apply for

Famous for steak and unspoiled beaches, this South American destination has big advantages for tech workers.

23/05/2023

Travel News

Two European tourists caught taking nude photos in Machu Picchu

Peru increased surveillance at the UNESCO World Heritage site back in 2014 as streaking became a trend.

05/05/2023

Peru

Watch: Peru mourns as 36 people killed in landslides

Landslides triggered by steady rains swept mud, water and rocks into several villages in southern Peru, killing at least 36 people.

07/02/2023

Destinations

Ancient ruins and active volcanoes await you in Guatemala

This megadiverse country should be on your bucket list for 2023.

29/01/2023

Argentina

Brazil's Lula meets Argentina's leader in bid to restore relations

Brazil's President Lula begins his international tour in Argentina before he departs for more visits with his other South American neighbours and later, Washington in February.

24/01/2023

Nature

Conservationists in Chile are giving this species a fighting chance

In Patagonia's wilderness, the founder of The North Face inspired conservation efforts to protect endangered species'.

21/03/2022

Destinations

This is how Brazil's biggest tourist hotspot got swallowed by the sea

Where once holidaymakers came in their droves, now only vultures roam the beaches of Atafona - a former Brazilian resort that is soon to be washed into the sea

15/02/2022

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Peru inaugurates its largest mural in downtown Lima

Peru inaugurates its largest mural in the centre of Lima, created by the city's inhabitants with the help of a team of artists.

09/02/2022

Destinations

Peru: The surprising destination for a post-lockdown wellness break

From the rainbow mountains to the Amazon rainforest, let Peru renew you in 2022.

03/02/2022

Destinations

Where is the best place to ski in the world?

Why not consider New Zealand - or even Argentina - for your next skiing holiday.

26/12/2021

Germany

German police bust cocaine smuggling network from South America

The gang is also accused of using fake companies to fraudulently apply for aid from coronavirus relief programmes.

30/11/2021

Destinations

Try these nature-filled destinations if South Africa was on your list

With travel bans returning to South Africa, we’ve rounded up some other great nature-filled destinations for holidaymakers.

26/11/2021

Destinations

Chile is reopening: Here's our guide to the world's longest country

From the dry north to the frozen south, Chile’s diverse ecosystems are waiting for you in Chile.

02/11/2021

Green News

Extraordinary photos show how drought is causing Paraguay to dry up

Since 2019, Paraguay has been in the grips of severe drought which has seen water levels plummet in the landlocked nation's all-important waterways.

01/10/2021

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Five incredible natural wonders you can’t miss while in Chile

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Few countries do nature quite like Chile.

01/09/2021

Argentina

Copa America without host country two weeks before kickoff

Copa America without host country two weeks before kickoff

31/05/2021

Destinations

Road tripping across Argentina's Wild West

Travel through Argentina's mountains along Routa 40 to visit rainbow mountains and buildings made of cacti.

01/05/2021

Experiences

This Caribbean island wants you to work remotely from its beaches

Ever wanted to spend 6 months working from a Caribbean island? Curaçao might be the place for you.

28/04/2021