South America
- Opinion
- Galapagos Islands
Incredible landscapes and wildlife, but a murder mystery piqued my interest in this paradise
It was already a utopia for the animals that live here, but an attempt by Europeans to create a human paradise went horribly wrong.
- Kate McClymont
- Opinion
- Travel tips
After decades of travel, I still fell for a taxi scam that cost me $1500
We entered the car after pre-agreeing on the price. But when it came time to pay, it seemed our credit card wasn’t working.
- Sue Wallace
The Australian luxury lodges going global
Few Australian travellers would instinctively link lodges at Uluru and on Kangaroo Island with remote desert and Patagonian wilderness of Chile.
- Julietta Jameson
- Opinion
- Travel tips
The northern hemisphere seems too much trouble. For a great holiday, look south
These days I’m certainly thinking more of travelling “across” rather than “up”.
- Lee Tulloch
BYO snacks – this red-eye flight feels like a survival exercise
Until a promised cabin overhaul reaches Australian waters, ensure devices are fully charged, pack a neck pillow, and a heavy stash of snacks.
- Katherine Scott
From North to South, the 25 highlights of the Americas (plus five to avoid)
Taken together, the three Americas – North, Central and South – form one of the world’s most compelling destinations. But with so much to choose from, where do you start? Here are our picks.
- Ute Junker
Seven spectacular highlights of the world’s largest river
The almighty Amazon flows from the heights of the snow-capped Andean Mountains and rushes through Peru, Brazil and Colombia before pouring into the Atlantic Ocean, 6400 kilometres away.
- Sue Williams
My fellow train passenger collapsed in front of me. I couldn’t stop laughing
The world’s second-highest train journey takes passengers up where the air is thin. It affects everyone differently, but my reaction is somewhat unusual – and mortifying.
- Sue Williams
The 24 must-do highlights of South America right now
There is surely no other continent on Earth that offers the diversity of South America. One day, you’re immersed in a mountain village; the next, dining on Michelin-starred cuisine in a major city.
- Ben Groundwater
This comfort-food dish is one of Chile’s favourites
What do you get when you cross cottage pie with empanadas, and multiply that by tamales with a touch of moussaka?
- Ben Groundwater