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All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America

With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America.

Euronews · Sep 20

The Lost Inca City Hiram Bingham Missed: How another explorer found Vilcabamba deep in Peru’s jungle

Explorers searched for Vilcabamba, the Inca Empire's final refuge, for decades. Gene Savoy identified ruins at Espíritu Pampa as the likely lost Inca capital. A BBC crew followed Savoy's trail, uncovering clues about the city's location. Roof tiles found at Espíritu Pampa linked the ruins to the last Inca capital.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

“Could You Handle A Real Pub Quiz?”: Test Your General Knowledge With These 24 Questions

Welcome to today's trivia challenge! We've put together 24 general knowledge questions that cover everything from Gladiator and Casablanca to Machu Picchu and world capitals, from Superman and Harry Potter to science, sports, and famous landmarks. The real question is: can you stay focused, think quickly, and answer every question…

Bored Panda · Jul 20

'Rare gold, erotic pottery': ancient life on display

A rare exhibition unpacking the 'secrets' of ancient Peru features the largest collection of Andean gold ever to leave the South American country.

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

Planning a vacation? Here’s all the places that the locals don’t want you

If you’re getting ready to plan a trip, here are seven destinations to reconsider visiting as locals say they’re facing the consequences of overtourism, Katie Hawkinson reports

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024

The joy and freedom of a solo holiday as an older woman

Letters: Female readers reflect on their experiences of travelling alone in response to an article by Joanna Moorhead

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

Trade Barcelona for Valencia: Holiday swaps to avoid the crowds

The thorny issue of popular cities and beauty spots being inundated with visitors is something that frequently raises its head. Helen Coffey picks out some just-as-worthwhile alternatives to the traditional hotspots

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024