Fiesta de la Tirana (The Festival of the Virgin of La Tirana), Chile
The Festival of the Virgin of La Tirana, or Fiesta de la Tirana, melds the traditions of the indigenous peoples of northern Chile, with the church of Tirana’s celebrations for…
Patagonia’s National Parks: A Guide to the Best Hiking Trails for Over 50s
Patagonia has long been reputed for its epic multi-day hikes across mountains, glaciers, and lagoons that challenge even the most experienced hikers. However, the beauty of this region (aside from…
The Luxury Latin America Bucket List: Must-See Destinations for Over 50s
Latin America has a lifetime’s worth of incredible travel destinations worth writing home about, but as an over 50s traveller it’s all about quality rather than quantity. You are looking…
Fiestas Patrias Chile (Independence Day)
Fiestas Patrias, as its name suggests, is a patriotic celebration, but it is much more than that. It commemorates throwing off Spanish rule in Chile, but — as it is so close — also the spring equinox…
9 Festivals in February 2023 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2023 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
Semana Santa (Easter) in Latin America
From the US/Mexican border to Tierra del Fuego, Easter or Semana Santa is a key festival for Latin Americans. Elements of the celebrations vary from country to country, though the…
Discover Chile’s Archaeological Wonders
Chile, the world’s longest country, is home to an abundance of ancient historical sites set in some of the world’s most dramatic scenery. From the oldest mummies ever discovered, found…
Raising Awareness on World Whale Day
Marking World Whale Day on 16 February, tour operator Swoop Antarctica is highlighting ways in which participants on its expeditions to Patagonia and the Polar Regions…
Lollapalooza Chile, (Lolla Chile) 2023
How about a alternative rock, punk, heavy metal and hip-hop concert at the foot of South America? Lollapalooza Chile would be just what you are looking for…
8 Things to Discover in Chile in 2020
Chile is one of the most exciting countries to visit in the world. From seeing a solar eclipse to following in the footsteps of Ferdinand Magellan, here is our choice…
Fiesta Tapati de Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile
How about a festival on one of the most remote islands in the world? Easter Island’s Fiesta Tapati de Rapa Nui is a celebration in a place that is fascinating…
Naturetrek Eclipse Tours in 2020 and 2021
Looking to the skies can bring some of the most rewarding and captivating views in nature, and all the more so when the astronomical events in question happen once in…
Take a Rickshaw for National Walking Month
To celebrate National Walking Month 2019 (May), Rickshaw Travel has compiled a list of its top trek-lead holiday experiences around the world. From hiking in Torres del Paine…
Grape Harvest Festival Chile (Fiesta de la Vendimia)
The vendimia is a generic word for harvests, though it usually refers to the grape harvest festival Chile and Argentina. The festival is called la fiesta…
Easter Island Mystery Solved, or Is it?
One of the many mysteries surrounding the statues of Easter Island may have been finally solved, according to a team of US researchers studying the remote Pacific island…
Stranded in Paradise with Easter Island Statues
After travelling around the Cape in Patagonia, Mark Bibby Jackson heads to the Pacific for a meeting with the famous Easter Island statues or moai, and somewhat outstays…
Patagonia & Pumalin National Parks in Chile
In an historic moment, President Bachelet flew into Patagonia on 29 January to sign a decree on behalf of the Chilean Government in conjunction with conservationist Kris Tompkins, officially creating…
Discover the World Launches New 2018 Chile Collection
Discover the World has just launched an exciting new portfolio of holidays to Chile with popular highlights including Easter Island, the Atacama Desert, The Lake District and Torres del Paine…
Centenaries, Puma Foundations and Eco-tourism, Chile Highlights for 2018
2017 has been a landmark year for Chile with the launch of British Airways’ new direct flights from London to Santiago, new hotel openings announced and the country cementing its…
Chile: the Hottest Travel Destination?
Chile is flying high after the destination, its capital city and its ski offering received a number of awards and hot list accolades Following Chile’s ranking as the number one…
Off the beaten track: Around Chile in 10 adventures
Discover the plethora of adrenaline-fuelled activities that South America’s leading adventure tourism destination has to offer Stretching 4,270km from north to south, Chile encompasses a diverse range of climates and…
Chile the Best Destination on the Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet selected Chile as the top world destination you should visit next year. The travel guide company also named Detroit as the second must-see city in the world after…
Patagonia Chile Around the Cape
Continuing his South American saga Mark Bibby Jackson follows the path of many an intrepid voyager and takes a cruise around Cape Horn to the city of Punta Arenas in…