A safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of the most popular protected areas in Africa, is an unmissable way of encountering a huge selection of native wildlife, including all members of the coveted “Big Five” of African game animals.

To take the stress out of planning a Cape Horn excursion with a focus on birdwatching, we’ve compiled some of the best tips. It introduces some of the region’s most typical – and unusual – species, as well suggesting the best places for birdwatching and timeframes, as well as a section on practical information for arranging […]

Mexico has long been a favorite spot for couples to vacation. Many newlyweds like to honeymoon in the resorts of Cancun, Tulum or Cozumel. There are many exciting city break destinations too, from Mexico City to Guanajuato. The Mexican countryside is also rich in Latin American history and culture, and tourists flock there all year […]

The stretch of land at the far south of Argentina and Chile has always inspired adventure. Home to some of the most pristine and undisturbed environments on earth, vast segments are practically impossible to visit by land and so expedition cruise ships have grown in popularity as a way of navigating this awe-inspiring and secretive […]

A host of tour companies based in Patagonia can arrange birdwatching tours, which generally include all accommodations, food and transport for the duration of the trip. These range from three-day tours to 12-day excursions, some of which involve trips to see birdlife in other parts of Chile or Argentina beyond Patagonia.

For adventurous couples, there is nothing quite like a Patagonia cruise. Patagonia is a vast and varied South American landscape that is waiting to be explored. Spanning Chile and Argentina, this southernmost part of the continent boasts a truly unique environment with some of the world’s most breathtaking sights, including glaciers, deserts, mountain ranges and […]

As a top global destination for adventure tourism thanks to its acres of hiking trails, pristine wilderness and endemic flora and fauna, Patagonia tops many travel bucket lists.

Thirty years ago, the seaside town of Puerto Natales didn’t have a single traffic light, but it was already the gateway to Torres del Paine – even though many of those on a Patagonia expedition were shoestring backpackers who thumbed their way to Chile’s most famous national park. Most of them stayed in town only […]

2017 might only just be making its slow transition into longer, warmer days, but there’s never a bad time to be thinking beyond your summer vacation. Winter adventures, whether enjoying the snow of the Northern Hemisphere or soaking up the hot weather in the southern half of the globe, are a great way of escaping […]

Cycling tours through India are becoming a popular way of ticking off bucket list destinations while enjoying an active break in one of the world’s most diverse and picturesque countries.