Author: Astone Miya
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Six Final Frontiers
an Juan de Nicaragua Located at the yawning mouth of the Río San Juan, the Caribbean port of San Juan de Nicaragua, formerly known as San Juan del Norte, marks the end of a long, meandering trip on jungle-shrouded river. No roads connect it with the outside world and the surrounding rainforests – the ancestral…
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Best of Ecuador
Our round-up of the top things to do and see in Ecuador 1 Colonial Quito and around The capital’s treasure trove of religious art and architecture is the heart of a vibrant city, offering many urban delights. It also provides access to outstanding natural areas nearby, such as Mindo and the cloudforests of Pichincha volcano,…
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Chile’s Best Treks
Parque Nacional La Campana Although not one of Chile’s more fashionable national parks, La Campana is a hidden gem. Split by two cerros in the middle of the park, the northern side is sun-baked while the southern side lies in the shade, giving rise to two utterly contrasting ecosystems: a day hike across the park…
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Scuba Diving in the Galápagos
The Galápagos are among the most desirable scuba diving destinations in the world. So what’s the big attraction? Marine Life There is a profusion and variety of animals here that you won’t find anywhere else, and so close up that you won’t mind the low visibility. Not just reef fish, schooling fish and pelagic fish,…
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Whales of Ecuador
Whale watching is a major tourist attraction along Ecuador’s coast. A prime site to see these massive mammals is around Isla de la Plata but whales travel the entire length of Ecuador’s shores and well beyond. Between June and September each year, groups of up to 10 individuals of this gregarious species make the 7200-km-long…
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Galápagos wildlife: what to see when
Planning a trip to the ‘Enchanted Isles’? There’s never a bad time to visit – but our handy calendar reveals what to expect to see throughout the year. And we’ve some top tips for alternative wildlife wonders month by month if you can’t make it out to Ecuador’s animal islands January in the Galápagos…
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7 Travel Ideas to Change your Life
Heading out on a trip can transform your life – here are just a few ideas for how you can find a new you on the road… Antigua, Guatemala Learn a new skill It’s never too late to pick up knowledge – and travelling offers countless opportunities. Learning a new language is a popular choice:…
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Best of Chile
1 Ski resorts The best skiing in South America is within easy reach of Santiago. Six principal resorts offer a combined total of over 100 pistes. Difficulty levels cater to everyone, from novices to expert adrenalin junkies looking for a heli-skiing adventure. 2 Valparaíso Cobbled streets twist and turn alongside 19th-century funicular elevators rumbling up the…
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Trekking in Argentina
The whole of the west of the country, along the mountains of the Andes, offers superb opportunities for trekking. The Lake District in summer is the most rewarding because there are so many spectacular landscapes to explore within easy reach of the centres of Bariloche, El Bolsón and San Martín de los Andes. The national…
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Jordan Travel Guide
Jordan Travel Guide Welcome to the Middle East’s adventure capital. Jordan, so long thought of purely as a historical destination, has been shrugging off this label and energetically rebranding itself in recent years to emerge as an adrenalin playground. From scaling the cliffs of Wadi Rum to hiking through the stunning Dana Nature Reserve or…