The Americas

The Americas

Celebrated for its colourful history, fascinating customs, and jaw-dropping landscapes it’s easy to see why Bolivia and travel are a match made in heaven. There are wonderful Incan ruins to be explored, yet the Spanish colonisation can still be strongly felt: the “white city” of Sucre is a UNESCO-listed site. The phenomenal Salt Flats are a photographer’s dream and must-do experience in Bolivia. So too is the monumental Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable body of water at 3,800 metres, its waters reflecting the Andes ranges.

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Four countries… similar, but different. Nicaragua is the largest of the Central American countries by land size. Colonised on the Pacific coast by the Spanish and on the Atlantic coast by the British. Add an African-Caribbean influence with the indigenous peoples and you have a melting pot of cultures. The contra war of the 1980’s caused wide-spread poverty and casualties however more recently, there has been economic growth, albeit very small. The country has a growing tourism industry and now is a good time to visit given tourism is in its infancy and you can experience the genuine culture.

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Alaska is a nature lover’s utopia — ice-capped mountains, ancient forests, pristine lakes and rivers full of fish. Separated from the mainland by Canada’s British Columbia – Alaska also happens to be the most sparsely populated state of the US… which makes it even more desirable for those who love the great outdoors. Blue Dot Travel has developed a comprehensive small group tour offering the best of the region. It is an active tour that includes national parks, wildlife, history, trekking, local culture, and much more.

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Brazil is the world’s 5th biggest country in both population and size. It’s even bigger than Australia! It has a diverse natural environment, the most famous being the rainforests of the Amazon Basin, which have a plethora of endemic flora (over 3,500 species) and fauna covering the north and west. Brazil’s people and varied cultures primarily make this country a must-visit destination. While human history dates back 25,000 years with cave paintings found in the protected Serra da Capivara National Park, it is the combination of indigenous, African and Portuguese cultures that make it so vibrant today.

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Few places on the planet offer a wildlife experience, like the Galapagos Islands. The famous blue and red-footed boobies, the spitting marine and land iguanas, Darwin’s finches, sea turtles, Galapagos giant tortoise, Galapagos penguins, fur seals, pink flamingos hawks and dozens of bird species make it a nature-lovers must-see. Galapagos Islands sit about 1,000 km off the coast of the South American continent and consists of around 20 main islands, most uninhabited. Experience the Galápagos aboard the Lindblad NG Endeavour II, an elegant 96 passenger small ship, well- equipped for up-close exploration.