South America Travel Stories

Aug 20, 2012 • 3 min read

It’s your honeymoon, so it has to be special and unique. From the windswept beaches of a car-free island in the Baltic to tasting wine rarely sipped…

Aug 3, 2012 • 4 min read

Brazilians know how to throw a party on a mammoth scale and make other festivals look like trainspotting conventions. So charge your caipirinhas, don your…

Jun 28, 2012 • 2 min read

This is an excerpt from the Food & Drink chapter of Lonely Planet's Argentina guide.

Jun 27, 2012 • 4 min read

Known worldwide for the curious stone heads (moai) that sprout up from the earth as if they were craggy hedges, Easter Island – or Rapa Nui – is the most…

Jun 27, 2012 • 5 min read

Boats are often overlooked as a way to see the world; we invariably have limited time to get from A to Z so we fly, missing B to Y. In a lot of cases,…

Jun 27, 2012 • 5 min read

Drinking the local beverage is a sure way to warm the hearts of the locals. Here is a selection of alcoholic drinks that make the effort of travel all the…

Jun 27, 2012 • 7 min read

If you don't know what a 'twitcher' is then this list is probably not for you - then again, perhaps you don't even know you're a twitcher yet. (Twitcher…

Jun 27, 2012 • 6 min read

Over ice and iron girders, shinnying up temples and scaling rainforest trees – tackle the world’s most worthwhile ways to reach the top. In this excerpt…

Jun 22, 2012 • 6 min read

The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet's mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.

Jun 22, 2012 • 6 min read

These amazing sights won't be found next to the dried herbs in your pantry! Check out the plains, caves, lakes and tunnels that add flavour to your…

Jun 20, 2012 • 7 min read

If you're feeling the squeeze this summer, plan smart and head for these budget friendly destinations culled from Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012.

Jun 20, 2012 • 6 min read

Gin-clear water at bath temperature, a breeze ruffling the coconut palms, and sand as fine and white as sugar - some places really do seem to have it all…

Jun 20, 2012 • 2 min read

Once a religious holiday within Ireland, St Patrick's Day is now an international celebration. We've scoured our travel guides and chosen a few surprising…

Jun 20, 2012 • 7 min read

Whether you want beach parties, packed-out clubs or sexy tango schools, surrender to the seduction of these party cities.

Jun 19, 2012 • 3 min read

It inspires passion, opinion and addiction. It's the world's second most valuable commodity (after petroleum), and it will almost certainly play a…

Jun 17, 2012 • 6 min read

Leave the wallflowers behind and learn from the professional in these hometowns of high-energy dances.

Jun 16, 2012 • 7 min read

Bookshops are a traveller's best friend: they provide convenient shelter and diversion in bad weather, they're a reliable source of maps, notebooks, and…

Jun 15, 2012 • 4 min read

You want to go bush but don't want to damage the beautiful surrounds, or maybe you don't even want to rough it. You've come to the right place. In this…

Jun 14, 2012 • 7 min read

All-surprising stats and fantastical facts, our info nerds’ world tour will have you pointing out the planet’s most unknown ‘did you knows?’

Jun 12, 2012 • 5 min read

Looking for a romantic spot that's (almost) all yours? Here’s a list from our brand new Best in Travel 2011 guide to reignite your love affair with desert…

Jun 12, 2012 • 3 min read

Like they say, it’s all in the lips – so pucker up for everything from passion to cinematic history at these super-smoochy destinations.

Jun 12, 2012 • 4 min read

Want it modified, enhanced, drilled out, implanted or just plain alleviated? Whatever your bodily need, there's a place for you.