| Taking a journey to Latin America is about exploring a | | | | wear) and it's a good idea to avoid carrying around |
| land that is home to a collection of countries so far | | | | large amounts of money if going shopping. If you are a |
| removed from our Kiwi culture that it has to be | | | | keen photographer then it's wise to stick with your tour |
| experienced rather than explained. | | | | group when taking photos and leave them in your bus |
| This rich and verdant continent is full of beauty, history | | | | if your guide recommends it. It's also a good idea to |
| and adventure. Each country and area has a distinctly | | | | not look to affluent while you travel around, so don't |
| different feel with a range of cultures, language and | | | | work about packing your glad rags to travel in. The |
| surrounds on offer. The biggest issue when planning a | | | | more casual you are the better with a lack of branded |
| trip is trying to decide exactly where you will go. Many | | | | t-shirts and sportswear. This helps you fit in and avoids |
| people opt to use a travel company to help them plan | | | | you becoming a target for anyone on the lookout for |
| and direct their travels to make the most of their time. | | | | wealthy travellers. |
| The main centres are all linked by a complex road | | | | While you are there it is so good to sample local food |
| network and buses and planes are the best way to | | | | and drink. Your guide should be able to tell you the |
| move from one country to the next, depending on | | | | best places to taste authentic food that is simple and |
| your budget. Most people opt to use buses and | | | | delicious, but be on the hunt for "mate teas" in |
| coaches, and there is a huge range in the level of | | | | particular. These have gained a large amount of |
| luxury on offer. Some offer pillows and sell food, while | | | | interest in the natural health markets across the globe, |
| others can become pretty uncomfortable, especially if | | | | and are a delicious and authentic local beverage. |
| used for an eighteen hour journey between countries | | | | Embarking on a journey to Latin America is beginning |
| within Latin America. | | | | an adventure you'll never forget, with a whole |
| It is a good idea to refrain from wearing expensive | | | | catalogue of amazing memories you'll take with you |
| jewellery (though the pretty local pieces are fine to | | | | everywhere for years to come. |