2 Days on Easter Island: Our Rapa Nui Itinerary
If Easter Island is on your bucket list, two nights on Rapa Nui might be all you need. We saw the famous moai up close, visited the quarry where they were carved, explored the island’s main archaeological sites and stood on the edge of a vast volcanic crater. By making use of our arrival afternoon...Continue reading→
Easter Island Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Rapa Nui
Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world and home to the extraordinary moai that have fascinated travellers, archaeologists and historians for generations. While it’s best known for the moai, Rapa Nui is much more than its monumental stone figures. This Polynesian island in the...Continue reading→
9 Best Souvenirs from Uruguay: What to Bring Home
There are some countries where souvenir shopping means choosing between magnets and postcards. Uruguay is not one of them. So many of the things that define the country, from mate and Tannat to dulce de leche and football, are also things you can take home with you. We had a local friend in Montevideo who...Continue reading→
Best Things to Do in Montevideo, Uruguay
Uruguay was our first stop in South America and, in hindsight, it was a pretty perfect introduction. Montevideo felt relaxed and manageable, the people were incredibly welcoming and we quickly realised there was far more to Uruguay than we had expected. The country’s identity is wrapped up in football, gaucho culture, mate, asado, tango and...Continue reading→
Best Wine Regions to Visit Around the World
Wine tourism is booming, and the best wine regions to visit now stretch far beyond the classic vineyard routes. More wineries are opening their doors for tastings, lunches and immersive experiences, with wine tourism accounting for around a quarter of winery revenue worldwide. This guide is for anyone who likes good wine and wants to...Continue reading→
