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Yasuni National Park under threat

Yasuni National Park under threat

Travellers hoping to explore Yasuni National Park during a gap year in Ecuador may find themselves unable to do so should the world fail to raise $60 million (£36.69 million) by the end of 20…

Category: South America
Posted 17 Aug 2011

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Travellers ‘should prepare when visiting the Galapagos Islands’

Travellers ''should prepare when visiting the Galapagos Islands''

The importance of thorough preparation and consideration for the natural environment before visiting the Galapagos Islands has been highlighted.Toni Darton, chief executive of the Galapagos Islands…

Category: South America
Posted 16 Aug 2011

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Experience Sao Paulo International Short Film Festival

Experience Sao Paulo International Short Film Festival

The Sao Paulo Film Festival could be the ideal event for travellers on a gap year in Brazil who want to sample some art and culture while on their adventure. According to the Associacao Cultural K…

Category: South America
Posted 08 Aug 2011

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Galapagos Islands ‘needs sustainable travel’

Galapagos Islands ''needs sustainable travel''

Gap year travellers considering visiting the Galapagos Islands should make sure they do so responsibly, according to one expert.Chief executive at the Galapagos Conservation Trust Toni Dalton claim…

Category: South America
Posted 05 Aug 2011

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A gap year in Santiago ‘has something for everyone’

A gap year in Santiago ''has something for everyone''

Santiago is a destination that has something to offer everyone, according to one expert, which may prompt gap year travellers to include the city on their itineraries.Cristian Lopez, UK director at…

Category: South America
Posted 01 Aug 2011

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Eco-tourism scheme launched in Taiwan

Eco-tourism scheme launched in Taiwan

Travellers planning a gap year in China may be keen to visit Taiwan's first eco-tourism corridor, which has been launched in the south of the island.Connecting four Aboriginal villages, the cor…

Category: South America
Posted 01 Aug 2011

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Santiago ‘an affordable city’ for gap year travellers

Santiago ''an affordable city'' for gap year travellers

Travellers planning a gap year in Chile should find that Santiago is an affordable city to explore, according to one expert.UK director at ProChile Cristian Lopez points to its "extensive&quot…

Category: South America
Posted 29 Jul 2011

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Try Buenos Aires’ favourite drink during a gap year in Argentina

Try Buenos Aires'' favourite drink during a gap year in Argentina

Students planning on taking a gap year in Argentina should make sure they try Buenos Aires' most famous drink.According to spokeswoman for Lonely Planet Heather Carswell, travellers might want …

Category: South America
Posted 20 Jul 2011

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North Brazil ‘packed with attractions’

North Brazil ''packed with attractions''

North Brazil is a destination packed with beautiful states and an impressive coastline, according to one expert.Products and destinations director at Embratur, the Brazilian tourist board, Marco Lo…

Category: South America
Posted 14 Jul 2011

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Rio de Janeiro ‘perfect for travellers with a zest for life’

Rio de Janeiro ''perfect for travellers with a zest for life''

Gap year travellers with a real zest for life may find Rio de Janeiro is the ideal destination to visit during their adventures.Indeed, products and destinations director, Marco Lomanto from Embrat…

Category: South America
Posted 13 Jul 2011

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