South America
This local guide is eager to show off the Amazon
Would Percy Fawcett and his companions have returned from Brazilian jungle hale and hearty had they had one of Josue Basilio’s forefathers as a guide? Well, given the Basilio family’s ability to find its way around in the Amazon that might well have been the case. Fawcett was a retired British army officer-turned-explorer who spent a lot of time
Where to try the art of forest bathing healing in Peru
Forest bathing is a form of ecotherapy that emerged as a term in Japan in the 1980s. The physiological and psychological exercise has two purposes: to offer an eco-antidote to digital burnout and to inspire bathers to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests. According to Expedia Group’s Sustainable Travel Study, 90% of global travellers (including those from Canada) are
South America’s first-ever luxury train will take you on one of the highest rail routes on earth
As of Mar. 31, the Andean Explorer, the first luxury train in South America, rides the rails once again after a brief hiatus. A journey on the Andean Explorer is a magical experience designed to connect guests with the nature of the Peruvian Andes while travelling through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country. This luxury train traverses
A boutique glass dome hotel in Machu Picchu makes for an unforgettable sleep under the stars
Tucked between Cusco and Machu Picchu, in the heart of the Sacred Valley, StarDome Peru, a one-of-a-kind geodesic dome boutique hotel, has officially opened its doors. Co-founded and run by the local indigenous Quechuan community, StarDome Peru provides curious travellers with firsthand cultural immersions and transformational experiences led by locals. Accepting reservations starting Feb. 1, the property is the “epitome
