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South America

Wildlife of Guyana and the Art of Noticing

You don’t arrive in Guyana with an itinerary so much as a heightened sense of attention. The rainforest doesn’t perform for you. It just is. And if you’re quiet enough, still enough, it might reveal itself. What You Hear First Before you see the blood-coloured woodpecker, you hear it. A sharp tap, two trees away. Before you spot the black caiman’s eyes, you register the ripple in dark water. Guyana’s Rupununi region, one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth, isn’t something you \”do.\” It’s something you tune into. The volume knob on your senses gets turned up. And

by David Smyth27 June 2025

Destination

Everyone Knows Machu Picchu. Few Know Peru's Greatest Treasure

The Peruvian Amazon is one of the most extraordinary and diverse regions on Earth, representing a significant portion of the Amazon Rainforest, which spans several South American countries. Covering almost 60% of Peru\'s land area, this region is not only vast but also one of the most biologically rich areas in the world. The Peruvian Amazon is home to thousands of species of plants, animals, and insects, many of which are found nowhere else on the planet. This biodiversity makes the region a crucial area for global conservation efforts. The region is defined by its complex network of rivers, including

by David Smyth15 August 2024

Discovery

The Route of the Parks – (Ruta de los Parques de la Patagonia)

A Patagonian Vision From its towering mountains to its crystal clear lakes, Chilean Patagonia has always been a number one choice for travellers who are after a true taste of adventure. Behind the scenes, two of those travellers were actively working to protect the country’s bounty of flora and fauna and making huge leaps in conservation. Now, after nearly 30 years, it has all come to a stunning conclusion. Thanks to the biggest private land donation in history from Tompkins Conservation, Chile has just acquired over four million hectares of national parkland. This new protected area is called La Ruta

by David Smyth1 January 2020

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