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Visiting Mendoza wineries – What you need to know

Mendoza is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. With over 350,000 acres of planted vineyards, a spectacular setting in the foothills of the Andes and a…
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Unbelievable Uganda

When I first arrived in Uganda I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was a little nervous as I had never been to this part of Africa before. As…
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Return of the one day Cusco to Puno train

PeruRail has announced the launch a new service for the Cusco-Puno-Cusco route by May, 31st 2017. The train has a capacity of 132 passengers and boasts four dining carriages and…
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Introducing South America’s first luxury sleeper train.

Introducing South America’s first luxury sleeper train, the Belmond Andean Explorer. The train crosses through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa, and exploring…
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New regulation for visits to Machu Picchu

New Regulations to Machu Picchu Start July 1st The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has decided to change the rules for visiting Machu Picchu, these changes will impact all upcoming trips.…
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New pricing structure for Rwandan Gorilla Trekking permits

The Rwandan Development Board announced that effective immediately the cost of a single Gorilla Permit will increase from USD $750 to USD $1,500. Ms. Clare Akamanzi, the Chief Executive Officer…
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Botswana Government Introduces Tourism Levy

We have been advised that international travellers visiting Botswana will be required to pay a USD$30 tourism levy on arrival at international borders in the short term future. The Botswana…
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