Argentina

Reading Time: 8 minutes Whether you’ve always wanted to admire the Victoria Falls in Zambia, sip a pint or two of stout in Ireland or make the journey along the fearsome Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. Here’s your guide for where to travel in August.

Reading Time: 5 minutes No matter what kind of traveller you are – foodie, wine-lover, hiker, nature enthusiast, or culturist – Argentina has something for everyone.

Reading Time: 5 minutes A world of mystery surrounds yerba maté for foreigners in Argentina. What is it? How do you drink it? And why do groups of people everywhere — in parks, in squares, on steps — seem to be passing around a cup of it?

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re travelling through Argentina and have hit your red meat quota (hey, sometimes you just want a salad) or you’re vegetarian, don’t despair. Here are 8 menu items you definitely shouldn’t pass up.

Reading Time: 4 minutes You can’t just arrive at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Patagonian region and expect to hike; there are a few factors you’ll need to prepare for.

Reading Time: 4 minutes You’re in Chilean Patagonia on the Base Torres trail, a route so iconic that the campsites and refugios all require advance bookings. But this popularity has also made it one of the most degraded trails to date.

Reading Time: 5 minutes Patagonia is the land of unforgettable landscapes and brag-worthy hikes. But did you know that the culinary experiences are equally noteworthy?

Reading Time: 5 minutes “The woman in a red dress moves around the suited man with such artistry that it’s hard to believe there was a time that the tango was frowned upon.”

Reading Time: 4 minutes Prior to traveling to Patagonia, I had done all of my travel independently and had never joined an organized group tour, so I was a little unsure of what to expect. I didn’t know how much of a mind-blowing experience this was going to be.