Culture & History Travel Blog Tag

Top 10 things to do in São Tomé and Príncipe Two tiny, almost unknown, paradise islands lie on the west coast of Africa and make up one of the continent’s smallest countries -... Head to Head: History in Latin America Here at Rainbow Tours, we know how hard it can be to settle on a holiday destination. There are so many incredible places to travel to in... How much do you know about the Maya? When it comes to Latin America, we spend quite a bit of our time talking about the Maya. This ancient, pre-Columbian civilisation left... 7 Places to go to enjoy Christmas in the sunshine Here in the UK, we’re used to Christmas being cold – and usually wet! Of course, Christmas isn’t like that everywhere.... The Ethiopian Festival of Timket “We knew very little about the Timket festival when we booked the tour, but now realise that it [is] right up there with other top... Top 5 other things to do in Peru! For many, a trip to Peru simply wouldn’t be complete without paying the world-famous Machu Picchu a visit. We certainly won’t... An un-Belize-able adventure! A Rainbow Tour's Latin America Specialist returns from Belize and shares her expriences of this beautiful country.   Is Mendoza the Best City in Argentina? Most visitors to Argentina head straight for Buenos Aires. You can hardly blame them – the steakhouses (parillas) are superb and the... The Expert's Travel Guide to Peru - Classic Vs Off The Beaten Track Adventure is abundant within its borders; experience everything from jagged mountain ranges and stretching Altiplano plains to striking... Five things you need to know before you trek Machu Picchu The Inca Trail, traversing the High Andes of Peru to reach Machu Picchu, is one of the world’s most enviable treks and draws... Wildlife in Kenya: National Park Vs. Conservancy An interesting development is occurring in Kenya of late that has sparked my interest as a conservationist. Birthplace to word...