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South American languages: Know your lapicera from your lápiz pasta

south american languages
5 minutos

If you’re planning a trip to South America, you may be dusting off your Spanish dictionary or downloading Duolingo in preparation for your adventure. However, there’s much more to South American languages than you might think. For a start, not everybody speaks Spanish, and secondly, not all Spanish is the same! This short guide will […]

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Your South America itinerary: Inspiration for intrepid explorers

South America itinerary
6 minutos

South America is a huge continent with much to explore. From majestic mountains to mighty rivers, sprawling jungles to vast deserts, South American boasts some of the world’s most breathtaking landscape. However, it’s difficult to cover everything in a single trip. With so many amazing sights to choose from, it can be difficult to decide […]

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Reusable cruise luggage tags: A super simple holiday hack

cruise luggage tags
4 minutos

You’ve spent hours pouring over brochures and websites; you’ve selected your ideal route; now you’re preparing for your dream cruise. Once the fun part is out of the way (excluding the holiday itself of course!), it’s time to start thinking about the logistics. What will the weather be like? What clothes to take? How many […]

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Cruises to Iceland: What you need to know

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Cruises are a dream vacation for many people. Cruises to Iceland are a particularly popular choice and with good reason. Iceland is a beautiful part of the world with a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing and nature. As with any big trip, you should do your homework ahead of time. If you’re planning your […]

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Adventure balloons and 3 other holidays for thrillseekers

4 minutos

We all have our own ideas about what a good holiday entails. For some of us, lying on the beach just doesn’t do it. Does flying high in adventure balloons sound more like your idea of fun? How about diving with great white sharks? If you fancy yourself as more of an adventurous traveller, we’ve […]

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Take this South America backpacking route – seriously!

4 minutos

Planning your next South America backpacking route? Congratulations. Backpacking through South America tops many bucket lists, and with good reason. The sheer scale of the continent, as well as its natural beauty, are hard to beat. Backpacking offers freedom and a sense of adventure that is hard to find with other holidays. Whether you’re a […]

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A quick history of the cruise ship Magellan

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How well do you know your cruise vessels? The cruise ship Magellan will be familiar to many that have cruised in the Bahamas. The Holiday-class cruise ship has decades of history behind it, and this guide will tell you all you need to know. What is the cruise ship Magellan? The MS Magellan is a massive […]

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3 South American flags and what they mean

4 minutos

sHow many South American flags do you know? South America is a big place, of course. With twelve countries and three dependencies, South America is home to over 385 million people. That’s a lot of men, women and children with plenty of cultural identities. From Suriname to Brazil, South America is rich with history and heritage. […]

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Cruise travel insurance: What you need to know

cruise travel insurance
4 minutos

Planning a cruise trip? Great! There’s a lot to consider, of course. Naturally, you’ll have questions. Where should you go? What time of year is best? Which cruise company should you choose? These are all normal questions. One consideration that sometimes gets forgotten about is cruise travel insurance. Seasoned travellers will know all about it, […]

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Adventure is out there: 3 bucket list adventure destinations

adventure is out there
4 minutos

Planning something a little different for your next vacation? Adventure is out there for the taking, once you know where to look. Bold and brave holidaymakers have long looked beyond traditional pursuits like sun holidays and city breaks. What about you? If you’ve had enough of that and are looking for something a little more […]

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