Ready to experience the untouched and adventure more? The untamed landscapes of South America may help to heed the call with lands that have been fairly untouched, leaving behind a nature lovers’ oasis. Avalon offers several exotic river cruises that unearth South America’s incredible nature: sail through the Peruvian Amazon or […]
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National Margarita Day & recipe
With National Margarita Day coming up, we thought it apt to share a bit of the history behind the famous cocktail and a delicious recipe, too! The history is convoluted with several people claiming to have invented the margarita. One of the stories is that Carlos ‘Danny’ Herrera invented the margarita […]
5 Argentina Travel Experiences You Need to Have in Buenos Aires
An energetic port city and the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries. Here, residents proudly flaunt their European heritage, while modern skyscrapers cast long shadows over colonial architecture, Old World Cafes, treasure-filled shops and smoke-filled Tango bars, where the passionate national dance is […]
How to Spend 3 Days in Quito, Ecuador
Founded in 1534 on ancient Aboriginal ruins dating back to 1500BC, Quito is Ecuador’s capital and one of the first two cities in the world designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated at an altitude of about 3050metres and sandwiched between two mountain ranges, Quito’s fascinating Old City is the […]
How to Experience Rio de Janeiro Like a Local
Overlooked by Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro is famed for its vibrant dance and music, stunning beaches and the largest carnival in the world. While the iconic sights like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are essential to any Rio visit, there’s still plenty more to be discovered in […]
10 Incredible Places to Discover in Peru
Peru is a land of fascinating rituals of the ancient kings, warm and friendly welcomes from the modern-day Peruvians, and mystical intrigue of ancient ruins, colourful customs and epic history to rival the early Greek and Roman civilisations. Travel beyond the standard South America tourist trail and get caught instead […]