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Self-drive Iceland
By Tiffany Chek First things first…. EVERYONE NEEDS TO VISIT ICELAND! I could go on and on about how beautiful, stunning, and magical Iceland is, but assuming you have already…
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Eclipse Travel Blog
Welcome to the Eclipse Travel Blog, where our travel experts share their firsthand travel experiences and expert advice. Let us take you beyond the guidebooks as we reveal destination highlights, hidden gems, and practical guidance to help you plan your next adventure.
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Chile adds 11m acres to the national parks to preserve Patagonia
The Chilean government has agreed to pledge an additional 10 million acres on top of the Tompkins Foundation one million acre donation. This expansion will create five brand new national…
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Trillion-tonne iceberg breaks away from ice shelf in Antarctica
One of the biggest icebergs on record, weighing 1 trillion tonnes has broken away from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica. It is so large that it will require…
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Visiting Mendoza wineries – What you need to know
by Ben Janeczko Mendoza is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. With over 350,000 acres of planted vineyards, a spectacular setting in the foothills of the…
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Unbelievable Uganda
by Lara Dalrymple When I first arrived in Uganda I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was a little nervous as I had never been to this part of…
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No Reciprocity Fee for Australian Citizens entering Argentina
From July 1st, 2017 the “Reciprocity Fee” will no longer be required for Australian Citizens to enter Argentina. A valid ordinary passport (we recommend at least 6 months validity from…
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Return of the one day Cusco to Puno train
PeruRail has announced the launch a new service for the Cusco-Puno-Cusco route by May, 31st 2017. The train has a capacity of 132 passengers and boasts four dining carriages and…
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Introducing South America’s first luxury sleeper train.
Introducing South America’s first luxury sleeper train, the Belmond Andean Explorer. The train crosses through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa, and exploring…
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New regulation for visits to Machu Picchu
New Regulations to Machu Picchu Start July 1st The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has decided to change the rules for visiting Machu Picchu, these changes will impact all upcoming trips.…
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New pricing structure for Rwandan Gorilla Trekking permits
The Rwandan Development Board announced that effective immediately the cost of a single Gorilla Permit will increase from USD $750 to USD $1,500. Ms. Clare Akamanzi, the Chief Executive Officer…
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My Top 10 Reasons Why Everyone Needs to Visit Antarctica
by Camilla Campbell I was lucky enough to travel down to Antarctica on the Ocean Nova at the beginning of March this year on their final cruise of the season.…
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Ecuador visitors required to provide proof of health insurance
As of February 2017, any person who enters the Ecuador as a tourist must have public or private health insurance for the duration of his/her stay in Ecuador. A migration…
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