Brazil is a year round destination, but due its vast size and resulting differences in climate across the country, the best time to visit Brazil depends on several factors. Generally speaking, the warmest months across Brazil are from November to March, making it perfect for Carnival and New Year fe
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There are five Antarctic seal species known as true seals. True seals differ from fur seals (or eared seals) mostly because of the different way they swim. Fur seals swim with their fore flippers and use their rear flippers to steer. True Seals on the other hand steer with their fore flippers and sw
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There are so many options when it comes to beach escapes in South America, so if you're ready to relax, you've come to the right place!The Caribbean is probably the world’s largest beach resort after all, and although many of the Caribbean’s islands aren’t really part of Latin America (i.e. no Spani
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There is certainly no lack of cuisine and culture in South America and if anything these options in this area are almost unparalleled anywhere on the planet, possibly with the exception of Europe.The ancient Mayen ruin of Palenque in Mexico. Photo credit: Shutterstock.Cuisine and culture in South Am
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How long is a piece of string! The first time I travelled to South America I spend six months travelling around and even then I felt like there was a lot left to see. That said, if time and money isn’t so much of an issue then with three months you can get a really good taste of most of the best des
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The Revillagigedo Islands are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico, known for their stunning landscapes and unique ecosystems. Not for nothing these exceptional islands are now UNESCO’s newest addition.UNESCO World Heritage SitesFlag of UNESCO. Photo credit:
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