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25th August 2009
The term chinchilla was coined after the word “Chincha” meaning the people of the Andes region, particularly the Andes Mountain in South America. Chinchilla means “little Chincha”. They were first born in the 19th century and were regarded to be t... Read >
Author: carlperez052904th August 2009
It really seems that need is the greatest motivation of them all. It seems that a group of researchers, lead by Ermanno Pietrosemoli, based in Venezuela have developed on the existing WiFi standards and technologies in order to successfully transmit signa... Read >
Author: Robert Bell27th July 2009
LEGAL HIGHS HAVE BEEN USED SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME
Bhang is prepared from the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant and is consumed either as a beverage or smoked in the Indian subcontinent during the festival of Holi. It is an age-old ri... Read >
Author: argiro.mike24th July 2009
Set against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains, the coastal region of Chili is a great place to start any journey through the wine making country of Chili and Argentina. The Casablanca Valley receives cool coastal breezes that make this area ideal for wh... Read >
Author: ProtoTravels20th July 2009
Though many people are becoming familiar with the numerous health benefits included in cocoa beans, it's also important to realize the history of this important “superfood”. Since cocoa beans have now been classified as a “superfood”, they have be... Read >
Author: AnneMing06th June 2009
Numerous attractions and a unique landscape are what awaits you in Ecuador. Located in South America, Ecuador is bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the east and south. The Pacific Ocean stretches along the western part of the country and the eq... Read >
Author: Limotek.co.uk01st June 2009
In the south of Argentina is a region called Patagonia. It is bordered by the Cuyo and Pampas regions in the north, by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and by Chile in the south and west.
Patagonia contains the southernmost part of South America. This g... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson01st June 2009
Chile is a diverse country stretching from Peru all the way down to the southern most point of South America. It has amazing landscapes that will make anybody’s mouth drop. Beaches all along the coast line, hot springs, and food makes this country worth... Read >
Author: laqu9552a18th May 2009
When it is Chile, it is natural to think of the Torres Del Paine, San Pedro de Atacama and Easter Island. However, there is more to Chile in the form of a lot of skiing and cruising opportunities that a visitor must make the best of and that is being exp... Read >
Author: Kristine Reeves15th May 2009
There are many adventurous things to do in Huaraz Peru. Huaraz sits at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, which includes Huascaran, the highest mountain in Peru at 6768 meters. It is one of the most outstanding places for adventure travel a... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll11th May 2009
Traveling Peru will undoubtedly prove to be one of the more emotional, religious, and enlightening trips that any explorer can experience. Its rich history and deeply rooted culture make it a goldmine for history buffs and adventurers alike. From the In... Read >
Author: marcuswha1211th May 2009
Peru boasts romanticism, exoticism, and culture, among a variety of other alluring qualities. In order to fully understand the individuality and legacy of Peru’s history, one must consider hiking the entirety of the Inca Trail. Surrounded by awe-inspi... Read >
Author: marcuswha1217th April 2009
There are many things to do in Cusco Peru. Cusco (also spelled Cuzco) was the center of the Inca Empire from the mid 15th century until it was conquered by the Spanish in 1532. Cusco is the archaeological capital of the Americas and is a city where past a... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll05th April 2009
In 1911 Hiram Bingham of Yale University rediscovered ancient Machu Picchu buried under four centuries of lush vegetation. Machu Picchu is located at almost 8,000 feet high in the Andes mountains outside of Cuzco, Peru and just above the town Aguas Calien... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll01st April 2009
New York, USA (28 March 2009) – Yampu Latin America Tours is a travel company that opens up mysterious treasures of Peru and savage nature of this beautiful land. Country exotic name and romantic legends have always beckoned people seeking for new exper... Read >
Author: Jane19th March 2009
Tourists have been taking Machu Picchu tours since shortly after Hiram Bingham made the "Old Peak" famous in 1911. Bingham was guided to the site by a young Quechan boy. There were people living there at the time, having found it after the Inca's abandonm... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll17th March 2009
Traveling Peru will undoubtedly prove to be one of the more emotional, religious, and enlightening trips that any explorer can experience. Its rich history and deeply rooted culture make it a goldmine for history buffs and adventurers alike. From the In... Read >
Author: Marcus Whaley17th March 2009
Peru boasts romanticism, exoticism, and culture, among a variety of other alluring qualities. In order to fully understand the individuality and legacy of Peru’s history, one must consider hiking the entirety of the Inca Trail. Surrounded by awe-inspi... Read >
Author: Marcus Whaley10th March 2009
Alpacas are animals that are closely related to llamas, and less closely related to camels. They originated in South America, especially in the Andes Mountains where their meat, and more importantly, the fiber from their coats was highly prized. Alpacas a... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle20th February 2009
To travel to Argentina, Chile and throughout South America without experiencing the natural beauty of the Patagonia is a shame. Of course, since this part of the world has so much to offer the adventurous traveler, completing a checklist of ‘must-do’ ... Read >
Author: Enid Glasgow14th January 2009
The capital city of Ecuador is Quito - a beautiful place built high up with in the mountains. For those with a head for heights take the telefonica cable car up from the base of the Pinchincha volcano for fabulous views of the city. At 2,800m above sea ... Read >
Author: travelmatty09th January 2009
The strident cries of a pair of parrots grew louder through the heavy afternoon mist that fell over the Antioquia mountains one day of October 2001. A group of twelve persons including researchers, students and curious people like me waited the arrival of... Read >
Author: Carlos Sastoque08th September 2008
Metropolitan Touring of Ecuador has introduced a new full-day excursion " Otavalo Cultural Experience", combining the renowned Otavalo Indian market with experiencing the traditional way of life in Peguche, a crafts village known for fine weavings and mus... Read >
Author: Eric Castro04th July 2008
A country with am amazing array of bio-diversity, Peru is considered as one big habitat for humans, flora and fauna. It is situated in South America and has the South Pacific Ocean on one side and the mighty Andes Mountains on the other. As a result of be... Read >
Author: Moe Tamani03rd July 2008
Most people are not aware that the Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador. In fact, many people don't seem to even know where Ecuador is. It's a small country in South America, and if you have a map handy you can find it just south of Colombia. Here are ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman08th May 2008
On June 25, 2005 Metropolitan Touring started the operation of its highlight rail tours along the Ecuadorian Andes and down to the Coast, with new one-car vehicles on tracks, called the "Chiva Express".� The Chiva has long been a favorite means of trans... Read >
Author: Eric Castro07th March 2008
What is the real secret to cheap international travel? It is the same as the secret to doing anything for less. Learn to be an opportunist. Opportunistic travelers get to travel more, see more and do more. Of course, you can ignore this advice if you have... Read >
Author: pardeep batra22nd May 2007
Avid travelers are full of wanderlust and refuse to give up their love for exploring the world, even when busy raising a family. And why should they? Traveling with children can be a joy and taking the family on holidays near and far can produce a lifetim... Read >
Author: D Beart02nd April 2006
Man has been involved in some form of floral preservation since the beginning of time. We associate many important life events with flowers; weddings, births, and anniversaries, just to name a few and it is natural to want to save the flowers from these s... Read >
Author: Kathy Reid
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