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Travel with Covid - useful advice and tips
I thought it would be helpful to have a summary of the factors you may like to take into account when booking a holiday now that Covid-19 is a recognised pandemic which we all expect to have to live with for some time to come. It is not meant to put you off, just help you manage the risks! Our holi... Read more»
Unusual discovery in the Galapagos
Boobies in the Galapagos are suspected of hanky-panky as a very unusual specimen with one red and one blue foot is spotted performing its ritual dance. An alternative suggestion put forward by scientists from the Charles Darwin Research Station is that the unfortunate bird had landed on hot lava fr... Read more»
Antarctica and the Falkland Islands recommended reading
Here is a selection of books we like relating to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands: The story of Shackleton's second expedition to the South Pole in 1914, in the explorer's own words. The plan was to become the first to traverse the continent, via the south pole, but it soon became a matter of sur... Read more»
The Carretera Austral in The Times
Chile is a land of extreme landscapes, from the world’s driest desert in the north to the icy fjords and glaciers of the south. Squeezed between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, this long, narrow country stretches nearly 3,000 miles. The famous Carretera Austral, Chile’s iconic southern highway has... Read more»
Autumn Newsletter November 2020
As we are locked down again I thought it was time for some news to cheer us all up! I am indebted to journalist Jamie Lafferty, who defied the Foreign Office blanket advisory against non-essential travel to fly to the Galapagos and report back. As you may know, the Galapagos re-opened to visitors se... Read more»
The reopening of the Galapagos Islands
Always dreamed of a holiday to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, the unique archipelago with its remarkable volcanic islands and rich and varied wildlife? Now could be your opportunity: Ecuador was the first country in Latin America to close its borders in mid March and the Galapagos opened up in A... Read more»
Webinar - Wines of Latin America
I was joined for this talk by several very knowledgeable guests who talked mainly about the wines of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Charles Sanderson, friend and Last Frontiers client, pioneered the UK import of Chilean wine (initially from Cousiño Macul and Concha y Toro). By the time he retired aft... Read more»
Flavours of Brazil
Brazil is such a vast, vibrant and diverse country, and the eclectic cuisine certainly matches this. It varies greatly between regions, from the indigenous flavours of the Amazon to the African influences in the north-east. Here is a collection of Last Frontiers' tried and tested Brazilian favourite... Read more»
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