Travellers are being warned to exercise caution in the Chilean capital after violent protests resulted in 11 deaths, disruptions to public transport and a curfew.

Sick of battling through the crowds? Check out these spectacular alternatives that are putting the adventure back into adventure travel.

We were planning to travel to Patagonia, but our skills are way too valued here so we had to cancel. Fine, it’s our bank account that’s not letting us go.

Etymology can reveal a lot about a word. For example, we just discovered Friday means “happy day”. Or at least, it should.

Azamara has unveiled plans for its newest ship, and it even scored the tick of approval from Barack Obama. We might’ve made that up.

South America is hot on our list this week, along with three other top wholesaler deals.

UGO Transfers team up with top marketing agency, Trip to Argentina for agents, and cruise season coming in with top deals! Read it all in this week’s Big Fat Agent Wrap.

New Aussie journeys, Peruvian Eco stays, Discount savings and travel apps! It is all here in this week’s Big Fat Wholesale Wrap.

Latin America is also home to some of the best train trips on the planet, providing a perfect way to see the beautiful scenery from the comfort of a carriage.

Travel to Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Patagonia, the Andes Mountain Range, the Amazon jungle and cruise the Galapagos Islands with Chimu Adventures.

If you can’t make it for the Olympic Games, maybe a sports trip to South America is still on the cards.

The 2016 Rio Olympics are nearly here, and while most of us will be watching on TV (sigh), many Aussies will be heading to South America.