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Andean peaks, Amazonian rainforest, Patagonian glaciers, Incan ruins, white-sand beaches and vertiginous nightlife: the wonders of South America set the stage for incredible adventures.

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An epic solo adventure in South America

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An epic solo adventure in South America

A guide to watching wildlife in the Pantanal

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Test your endurance on the world's 10 best treks

11 min read Published 14 Sep 2021

Whether you dream of snow-capped mountains or tropical jungles, the best way to get there is on foot. Read on for our pick of the world's top treks.

A walker on the Routeburn Track rising high above Lake Mackenzie.

Adventure travel

Our favorite lesser-known neighborhoods in the world's greatest cities

8 min read Published 13 Sep 2021

Tap into the pulsing energy of lesser-known neighborhoods in major cities with this list of the hottest happenings now.

Unidentified B-boy break dancers perform in the street for the crowd. Hip Hop battle at an informal street dance meet.

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10 destinations perfect for solo travel

8 min read Published 15 Jun 2021

Whether it's the infrastructure or culture, some destinations are better suited for people traveling alone. These 10 places are perfect for solo travelers.

Biking Bolivia's Death Road is one of South America's most challenging solo experiences © Filippo Romeo / Getty Images

Art and culture

The 15 most gay-friendly places on the planet

10 min read Published 4 Jun 2021

As more and more nations give equality to same-sex couples, here are the most progressive, inclusive destinations that open their arms to LGBTQIA+ travellers.

The 15 most gay-friendly places on the planet

Sustainable travel

Into the green: eight destinations for an eco-friendly escape

7 min read Published 21 Jan 2021

Sustainable tourism doesn't mean never taking a flight again. Instead, invest your wanderlust in these eight places doing their bit for planet Earth.

Sunrise over the sea in Nassau, Bahamas

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