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Natural Wonders of Peru: From Forests to Canyons

This is a sponsored guest post by Virgin Holidays. Peru is home to the famed monuments of Machu Picchu and to the vibrant capital city of Lima. Both of these places are beautiful and intriguing in their own right, but it is the breathtaking beauty of Peru’s natural wonders that are the true treasures of [...]

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Canyons, Salt Flats and Vineyards of Argentina

This is a sponsored post written by experts over at exsus.com. From the magnificent Andes and Iguassu Falls to the lakes and glaciers of Patagonia in the far South, Argentina really does have it all. But recently it’s the less-visited North Western region that’s got us excited, inspired and dying to share the …

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World’s Most Unearthly Landscapes

Eerie, dramatic and enigmatic: certain landscapes on Earth can be so unworldly, they’re reminscent of scenes from outer space. Many of these hotspots have been sculpted by the hands of Mother Nature, moulded into intriguing destinations that have captivated the imagination of modern-day travelers. While space travel still seems to …

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Quito, Ecuador

Aerial view of Quito city, Ecuador.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Cusco, Peru

Girls in colorful dresses in Cusco, Peru.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

A giant land lizard in North Seymour, the Galapagos Islands.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Tupiza, Bolivia

A street vendor sells oranges in the market of Tupiza, Bolivia. Click to see more photos of Bolivia.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Lima, Peru

The shimmering night lights of Lima, Peru.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: the Amazon, Ecuador

A giant eight-legged spider in the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Panorama of the Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Panoramic view of the ferocious Iguazu Falls in Argentina.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: La Paz, Bolivia

A display of colors along the streets of La Paz, Bolivia.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Tucuman, Argentina

Misty mountains from the mountain top in Tucuman, Argentina.

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Where to Go this Summer: 5 Cool Offbeat Destinations

Corniche of Doha, Qatar

This is a sponsored guest post by Jonathan Hunter. With summer fiercely approaching, now it’s a good time to plan your travels for the year. 2011 has been an eventful one so far, with massive global events taking the world by storm. Although it might not be safe …

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Photoblog: Carnival Celebrations All Around the World

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It’s that time of the year again! Flamboyant costumes, larger-than-life parades and colorful street parties: Carnival is an annual festive season celebrated in various corners of the world. What started out as a Roman Catholic festival is now a massive party. One of my favorite events of …

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Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru: A Quick Guide

Macchu Picchu, Peru

It’s been almost a year since our six-month sojourn through South America – one of the most memorable epic journeys we’ve done so far. We saw the impressive Iguazu Falls in Argentina, got to know the Uros tribe living on Lake Titicaca, watched wildlife on the Galapagos Islands and …

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