South America
Opinion
Adventure holidays
I went to work in the jungle and learnt lessons that changed my life
A 21-year-old wise beyond his years taught me lessons about patience and empathy we all should heed.
- by Michael Fowler
★★★★
Airport reviews
Burgers and free vaccines: Inside South America’s busiest airport
Renovated about a decade ago, the Colombian capital’s only terminal is disarmingly tranquil.
- by Michael Fowler
Opinion
Adventure holidays
For travellers, this destination is as good as it gets
To travel through Latin America is to understand just how thrilling and rewarding travel can be.
- by Ben Groundwater
This ‘anti-resort resort’ is like being in Thailand, without the Aussies
You won’t find any high-rises, walled-off resorts, McDonald’s, Starbucks or late-night beach bars in Costa Rica’s uber-hip Nosara province.
- by Craig Tansley
Why Buenos Aires' cafes make you feel like you're in Paris
Buenos Aires or Paris? It's hard to tell once you enter one of its famed bares notables.
- by Anthony Dennis
Airport review: Buenos Aires main hub is a workhorse, not a show pony
This is a workhorse airport where it takes an hour to get through security and passport control.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The origins of dulce de leche: The sweet treat that caused an international incident
Pots of dulce de leche – literally "sweet from milk" – appear at every Argentinian breakfast table.
- by Catherine Marshall
Argentina's 'blue dollar' currency exchange: The weird system that lets tourists double their money
A 'blue dollar' exchange rate sounds like a scam, but it's legitimate.
- by Michael Fowler
What are saltenas? Bolivia's national pastry should come with a warning
Cradle it in your hands like it's something delicate and alive — you're only one false move from disaster.
- by Ben Groundwater
Airline review: JetSmart, Airbus A320-200 economy; Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
It's comfortable enough for three hours, but I had somehow expected a charter flight would be fancier.
- by Kristie Kellahan