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How huge statues 'walked' 900 years ago
Living on a remote, barren isle bestowed with few resources, the Rapanui needed to combine ingenious design with flawless sculpting to move the massive moai without any machinery.
7 Sep 2022
Travel

Brazil's sacred, newly opened mountain
Nearly 20 years ago, Brazil banned access to its highest mountain. Now, a new initiative could show how ecotourism can protect the Amazon rainforest from environmental threats.
11 Oct 2022
Travel

How huge statues 'walked' 900 years ago
Living on a remote, barren isle bestowed with few resources, the Rapanui needed to combine ingenious design with flawless sculpting to move the massive moai without any machinery.
7 Sep 2022
Travel

Brazil's sacred, newly opened mountain
Nearly 20 years ago, Brazil banned access to its highest mountain. Now, a new initiative could show how ecotourism can protect the Amazon rainforest from environmental threats.
11 Oct 2022
Travel

Why remote workers are flocking to Rio
Launched in January 2022, Brazil's new Digital Nomad Visa is enticing a new type of traveller to the South American country. And Rio is one of the most alluring spots to settle.
25 Apr 2023
Travel

The outlawed drink making a comeback
Villainised, stigmatised and still officially outlawed, the indigenous beverage chicha has been making a comeback.
28 Mar 2023
Travel

Argentina's answer to Yellowstone
Once a degraded backwater, Argentina's Iberá Wetlands is home to a stunning collection of wildlife – and one of the continent's most ambitious eco-initiatives.

Why remote workers are flocking to Rio
Launched in January 2022, Brazil's new Digital Nomad Visa is enticing a new type of traveller to the South American country. And Rio is one of the most alluring spots to settle.
25 Apr 2023
Travel

The outlawed drink making a comeback
Villainised, stigmatised and still officially outlawed, the indigenous beverage chicha has been making a comeback.
28 Mar 2023
Travel
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Is it time to retire terms like 'Venice of the East'?
From "Venice of the East" to "lost civilisations", colonial-era travel metaphors still shape how some see non-Western places. But that language deserves a rethink.

How Trump is disrupting global travel
Some travellers are now second-guessing whether it's safe to visit destinations the US has recently threatened.

Beat the winter blues with these escapes
From a Maldivian island alliance to Peru's pisco heartlands, these warm-weather trips pair sunshine with soul-enriching experiences.

Brazil's astonishing, lagoon-filled desert
Lençóis Maranhenses looks like a desert, but it's alive with shimmering pools, remote villages and ancient paths that only local guides know how to read.

Meaningful Christmas rituals around the world
These seven global traditions show a different side to the season - one that's more communal, reflective and far less materialistic.

One of the world's last great road trips
Chile's Carretera Austral remains one of the world's most remote and spectacular road trips, where every kilometre tests your resolve and rewards your persistence.
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Peru's new city unearthed from the desert
The discovery of Peñico in Peru's Supe Valley is reshaping our understanding of the Caral civilisation – a peaceful society that survived climate catastrophe 4,000 years ago.
11 Sep 2025
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Argentina's wild new coastal escape
With sea lions, kelp forests and cosy eco-lodges, Patagonia Azul is Argentina's ambitious new marine park – and it's finally ready for travellers.
12 Aug 2025
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The ski resort Olympians flock to each summer
In the Chilean Andes, a retro mountain resort draws elite athletes and lifelong fans for one reason: skiing.
6 Jul 2025
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Four countries betting big on sports tourism
From Spain to South Africa, nations are investing big in sports infrastructure to attract the growing wave of travelling fans.
26 Jun 2025
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Where do all those Mother's Day flowers come from?
Every May, millions of flowers make their way to mums across the US for Mother's Day, and the majority come from one nation.
11 May 2025
13 Mar 2025

Should tourists hike the Inca Trail?
The fabled route leading to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks – but it's also plagued by controversies that travellers can avoid.
13 Mar 2025
22 Feb 2025

A samba queen's guide to Rio de Janeiro
Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles.
22 Feb 2025
3 Feb 2025

Five extraordinary night-time experiences around the world
From fiery festivals to nature's most dazzling "sky-dance", interest in the night skies is booming, with "noctourism" poised to be a major travel trend in 2025.
3 Feb 2025
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