View the Bay in Montevideo, Uruguay.montevideo image by rrruss from Fotolia.comOn the banks of the Rio de Plata, Montevideo was once a fortress of the Spanish Empire. Discover the architectural influence of immigrants from Spain, Portugal, France and England as you tour the streets. Half...

The basics about Denmark and its regions Greenland and the Faroes. This helpful overview provides Denmark travelers with basic facts and figures about Denmark.

Hot chile peppers come in many varieties and are a staple ingredient in many of our favorite ethnic foods. Did you know that Capsicum, the official name for peppers, comes originally from Central and South America? Learn more about these zippy heat pods that Columbus sent back to Spain to add spice

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Ecuador's capital is a mix of colonial history and modern enterprise, a city at the middle of the world, and a delight to visitors. Tour the city, then venture out on the PanAmerican Highway, north and south to visit Otavalo, Ibarra, Cotacachi and Tulcán, then on to Latacunga, Ambato and

Changing of the Guard in Stockholm, Sweden

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Spending New Year's Eve in Helsinki? Find out here how Helsinki celebrates New Year's Eve, which parties and events happen on New Year's Eve in Helsinki, Finland. This is a useful travel guide for celebrating the New Year in Helsinki.

Visitors can surf at the prisine beaches of Costa Rica.Surfers in Jaco, Costa Rica image by Oren Sarid from Fotolia.comThe Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica features virtually untouched beaches with clear blue, shallow waters as well as surrounding jungle terrain that teems with rare plants...

Find out what's happening in Peru in April, including plenty of anniversary celebrations, a Peruvian Paso horse contest and, potentially, Easter celebrations.

South America is home to what is considered some of the best and most untapped fishing areas in the world. Depending on your interests, you can fish in the tropical Amazon Basin, fly fish in Argentina or head off the coasts of Peru and Venezuela for deep sea sport fishing. Many South American fishin

The Declaration of Independence from Spain, Acta de la Declaración de la Independencia Argentina, was formulated and signed in this colonial house in Tucuman, one of Argentina's oldest cities, ion July 9, 1816. Today the home is revered as an historical site, and preserved as a museum and focal

A mainstay in the peña folklórica scene, La Peña del Colorado offers a relaxed atmosphere, excellent food, and a unique folk-art decor. If you're looking to get to some of the roots of Argentina's culture this peña folklórica in the Palermo, Buenos Aires is a perfect start.

The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, the city of Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, natural and archaeological treasures, access to Peru and Bolivia and a great many recreational and sporti

The location of the Skagerrak, pronunciation of Skagerrak, and a clear definition of this arm of the North Sea. What is the Skagerrak?

The Zoological Museum in Trujillo, Peru, is worth a visit both for its educational aspects and for its slightly strange specimens.

If you're heading to South America don't miss out on these top art festivals

Sculptures in the bay of Reykjavik, Iceland

Enjoy these photographs, taken on various NASA missions, of South American cities. Seen from above, the scope, toppgraphy, natural landmarks and distinctive features vary in clarity, yet each photograph is a unique way to learn about the city and surrounding area.