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No prior application on Rwandan visa entry requirements

From the 1st of January 2018, Rwanda will grant a 30-day visa upon arrival with prior application. The country has announced that nationals of all countries will get a visa…
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Blake Powell in Zimbabwe
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Exploring Zimbabwe: Safaris, Splendour and Surprises

Looking out over dry African bush, the starkness is broken up only by the violet splodges of Jacaranda scattered across the land. I’m not sure if it’s the heat or…
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New Online Visa for Brazil Easier For Australians

The Brazilian Government is making it simpler for Australians to visit Brazil. Australians will be able to apply for their Brazilian visa online and receive a response within 72 hours.…
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Self-drive Iceland

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 made the smart…
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Chile Adds 11M Acres 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-Ton Iceberg Breaks Off 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

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 Andes and a…
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Unbelievable Uganda

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 Africa before. As…
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No Argentina Reciprocity Fee for Australians

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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