HIGH FIVE...SOUTH AMERICA!
The mere mention of South America should get the blood pumping through your veins, your head spinning, the adrenalin surging, the eyes wide…this continent will envelop you in a fanatical embrace and infuse so much spirit into your person, you’ll be the life and soul of every party. WOW!Mother Nature was having a good day when choosing what to grace this vast land with; the Amazon Rainforest, the snow peaked Andes, alpine lakes a plenty, the amazing Patagonian glaciers, idyllic beaches...Choosing five (ONLY FIVE!) unforgettable experiences is going to be a little tricky...here we go…
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GIVE YOUR CV SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF AND VOLUNTEER If you’re after a little more depth from your SA experience then you need to get your volunteer on. Build houses, help protect the Amazon, contribute to conservation efforts on the Galapagos islands, teach English in Buenos Aires…there’s tons of projects that can put your skills to the test, and the short and long-term benefits are beyond anything you could ever ask for. See for yourself > |
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GUSH OVER THE VIEWS OF IGUASSU FALLS Iguassu Falls means ‘great waters’ and although it’s this translation is pretty spot on, it’s more than a little understated; try ‘gargantuan/huge/immense, enormous/monstrous waters’ and you’ll get more of an accurate picture! The sheer power of Iguassu will literally knock your socks off. For those that are brave enough (and fancy getting quite wet) you can opt to partake in a boat ride and get up real close and personal. See for yourself > |
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OVER THE SALT FLATS Jeremy Clarkson eat your heart out. Driving across the salt flats is a fantastic experience, even more so when you’re in a 4x4. The area’s unusual landscape of mountains, active volcanoes and geysers is like nowhere on earth, and the contrast of piercing blue skies and blinding white salt on the flat lakebed will make your camera very happy, and your friends on Facebook very jealous. See for yourself > |
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MAKE LIKE DARWIN ON THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Animal lovers rejoice, for these Islands are your paradise. In a world where flora and fauna are truly ‘A List’, you won’t ever want to step foot in a city environment again. Hang out with iguanas, snorkel with sea lions, meet giant tortoise older than Bruce Forsyth and see loads of boobies (calm down, they’re a species of bird). From the stark lava fields to rich vegetation and white sandy beaches - the islands are ready and waiting and need to be explored. See for yourself > |
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TREK THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU Like a long line of crumbs that lead beady eyes to the cookie jar, the Inca trail is an epic once-in-a-lifetime adventure that culminates in the enchanting and mysterious Lost City of the Incas: Machu Picchu. It’s a destination featuring on most ‘do before I die’ lists and it’s not difficult to see why. In its 26 miles, it manages to combine jaw-dropping mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and a stunning mix of Inca ruins. See for yourself > |
