The search for a new Australia
Nueva Australia was supposed to be a communist utopia in the middle of Paraguay. But the Australians who sailed there were defeated by their own disunity.
Entering Paraguay: The border town
The border town of Ciudad del Este is the entry point to Paraguay from Iguazu. But it’s also a chaotic hotbed of cheap (and often black market) shopping.
Is this a hostel or a resort?
You don’t find many backpacker hostels in South America with a pool and deckchairs. But at Puerto Iguazu in Argentina, you’d think you were in a resort!
How the mighty falls
Iguazu Falls is one of the natural highlights of South America. You can see them from either the Brazilian or the Argentinian side. So which is best?
Paraty Time
A small town between Rio and Sao Paulo is the perfect stop for the weary traveller. Paraty has become a popular tourist spot with beaches mixing with history.
Rio’s tourism paradox
Despite a city with beaches, beautiful landscapes and a perfect climate, Rio has a tourist problem. And with the world’s eyes turning, it needs to fix it!