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- 25 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Buenos Aires, The Capital of Tango
The Congress hall ©Hernán Piñera/flickr
Buenos Aires has the largest boulevards in the world and gives you the rhythm of tango
Los Portenos, or also known as the people born and raised in Buenos Aires, claim that Avenida 9 de Julio, the main boulevard, is the largest in the world yet probably also the most trafficked. Numerous “colectivos”, the public transport buses are also at the same time symbols of the city.
- 03 Decerato in Airfare Deals | NO COMMENTS
LAN Airlines Cheap Flights to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires at night !
South America is an exciting continent full of amazing places to discover, it is relatively check and close to the US, so why not choose your next vacation destination from there? With this LAN Airlines flight we have just found you can fly from New York to Buenos Aires for $952 r/t with taxes included. …
- 02 Marevike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best hikes in South America
Top of Mount Roraima, photo by Adalbertop on Flickr
With about three hundred national parks of South America, the continent is bound to be a hiker’s paradise. Dramatic mountain landscapes, barren deserts, some of the coldest and the hottest places on earth, and mysterious forests that haven’t been entirely explored yet make the South American continent ripe for all manner of adventures in nature.
Hardened hikers as well as travelers tackling a trek for the first time will find a corner to explore. Whether you prefer to brave the hurdles of weather and land, or if you like to walk at a leisurely place admiring the scenery without overexerting yourself, the best hikes in South America will not disappoint you. …
- 26 Janlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Easter around the world: South America
Colombia
Since the most widespread religion in most South American countries is Christianity, Easter is celebrated with various degrees of pomp and ceremony all over the continent.
Easter is a good time for family celebrations, but it works just as well, if not better, as a window for a holiday. If you decide to head out of your home during Easter, whether on your own or with family or friends, South America is a great choice.
Even at other times of the year, the particular blend of indigenous culture and African and European influences make South America is great cultural travel destination. The many Easter traditions and customs in South American countries turn this holiday into an exciting time of the year even for those who don’t usually celebrate it. So here are some more insights into how people celebrate Easter around the world: South America in particular.
… - 27 Decandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 backpacking destinations for 2012
Bucharest
Even if you managed to backpack your way through 2011, there are surely lots of places left for 2012. The impending apocalypse still leaves us some time to travel yet, so better take advantage of it! In any case, it looks like 2012 will be a great year for backpacking according to several travel magazines, so if you are yearning to see the world on the cheap you will have lots of chances to do so.
Don’t put off deciding on some destinations if you want enough time to seek out all the best travel deals – and if you don’t have have anything in mind yet, here are some suggestions: top 5 backpacking destinations for 2012. …
- 17 Octitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The adventurer’s guide to Patagonia
Tierra del Fuego, photo by Gilad Rom on Flickr
The Southern tip of the South American continent is one of the few places left on the planet where you can say that nature can truly follow its course. Patagonia, shared between Chile and Argentina, is a land of vast open spaces, wilderness, silence and towns and cities that seem to defy the often inhospitable environment.
The beautiful expanses of Patagonia managed to conjure up feelings of affection even in hardened criminals (and edventurers) like Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid. The steppe-like plains, the rainy Andes and the unmistakable flavor of the local culture make Patagonia one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. So pack your bags with warm clothes and study shoes and follow the adventurer’s guide to Patagonia. …
- 10 Octandra88 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 foodie travel experience to have before you die
Kuala Lumpur street food, photo by flydime on flickr
Most people travel because they want to see interesting places, they like the feeling of being somewhere they’ve never been before, or because they want to experience things that they don’t get to do or see in their day to day life.
And surprising you palate with unusual flavors if often a huge part of the travel experience for many tourists, especially those who consider themselves gourmets.
Foodies sure love sights and attractions just like any other traveler, but they also actively search out the best (and sometimes the worst) of the world’s cuisines, authentic dishes spiced up with local cuisine-savvy that you can’t find in a neighborhood ethnic restaurant. If you’re a dedicated food-lover, then here are top 5 foodie travel experiences to have before you die. …
- 29 Sep
Top 5 most exciting beaches in South America
Praia de Sibaúma, photo by Priscilla Silveira on Flickr
A beach is so much more than a stretch of sand on the shores of a sea or ocean – it is a place with its own stories, atmosphere, regulars and history, and we can easily say that there are no two beaches alike in the world.
South America’s miles and miles of coastline and a sizable chunk of tropical and subtropical portion of the continent made it possible for some of the best beaches in the world to be located here.
You can find any type of beach here, from sizzling palm-fringed wonders to surfing paradises and secluded pebbly coves. If you only want the creme de la creme of beaches, here are top 5 most exciting beaches in South America. …
- 16 Aug
The most beautiful rivers in the world
Mekong River in Laos
There has always been something about rivers that made them attractive to artists and travelers, and even people who just fancied a quiet walk along the meandering banks of a slowly flowing river.
Rivers are usually only as beautiful as their surroundings, and a stretch of river that looks like a piece of paradise can quickly turn into a scene from an industrial wasteland. But some rivers are regarded as universally, unequivocally beautiful, and it doesn’t take an artist to see that. So here are some of the most beautiful rivers in the world. …
- 02 Augitachan in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Gap Years – And Some Different Ways You Could Look at One
For many students, whether finishing their GCSEs, A-Levels, or a university degree, a gap year is a rite of passage: it’s a chance to take a break from endless years of exams, endless speeches about future careers, and endless goal-orientated programmes.
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For these reasons and more, gap years programmes are an invaluable experience, and while they sometimes get a bad name, they teach people life lessons that the rat race doesn’t: they can deal with existential angst and the importance of people power, and they can show you just how easy another way of living could be…before you get right back into the daily grind.
Plus, they can provide valuable experience for the daily grind, so that you may just end up with a better chance of securing a dream job after you’ve been on a gap year than before one. …
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