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Planes, trains and scarlet ibis - Ed in southern Brazil
In September, I headed to southern Brazil to visit the colonial cities, Atlantic rainforest and picture-postcard beaches of Paraná state. From Sao Paulo, I flew to the regional capital Curitiba to take the Serra Verde Express, one of the most impressive train journeys in South America. The train cut... Read more»
The Lost City of Z - David Grann
David Grann, a staff writer at The New Yorker, decided to investigate the story of British explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett, whose disappearance without trace in the Amazon in 1925 has fired imagination, novels and films ever since. Fawcett was the inspiration for Conan Doyle’s Lost World, as he penet... Read more»
Scarlet Ibis return to Southern Brazil!
The Scarlet Ibis, one of South America's most iconic and eye-catching birds has finally returned to the Atlantic Rainforest of Paraná State after an absence of some 40 years. Pollution and destruction of the rainforest drove them away in the 60's but now following numerous conservation projects to r... Read more»
Villa Hideaways
Villas are a wonderful, relaxed way to experiance Brazil. We made a careful selection of villas with charm and character, some ideal for families and others perfect for honeymoons. All have daily maid service and the option of a concierge. Our favourites (and newly added to our web site) are shown b... Read more»
Sian Lloyd in Patagonia
We recently had the pleasure of introducing Sian Lloyd and her husband Jonathan to the joys of Welsh Patagonia (and a touch of luxury in southern Chile's Torres del Paine). Their trip started in Trelew (near the Valdes peninsula) before re-tracing the steps of the original Welsh settlers west towar... Read more»
Atacama: Where the stars come out to play
The vast Atacama desert is one of the driest places in the world. From the picturesque oasis village of San Pedro de Atacama, whose church is roofed with cactus wood, many of the desert’s most dramatic sights are within reach. Last Frontiers offers an eleven night holiday including two nights in Val... Read more»
The Times' paywall
A few weeks ago The Times newspapers (including the Sunday Times) started charging for access to all but their home pages. While other publications such as the FT and Wall Street Journal have had some areas of paid access this is the first time a quality broadsheet has tried it out. It will be fasc... Read more»
Iguassu Falls update
The mighty Iguassu Falls lie on the border of Argentina and Brazil and have enough sites and activities to occupy several days. Orient Express have refurbished the historic Hotel Das Cataratas at Iguassu Falls so it is now a luxury 5-star hotel that befits its stunning location. A new hotel in the... Read more»
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