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From incredible landscapes and rainforest to European-style cities and incredible beaches, South America destinations are still a relatively unexplored and unknown. Whether it’s a beach destination, epic road trip or city you’re after, or even all three, you’ll be sure to find some inspiration in our expert guides. 

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South America is the continent of colour and music, beautiful colonial architecture and paradise beaches. You can have it all in South America. Discover this lesser-popular continent with our specialist travel guides and itineraries and plan the perfect trip today. 

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Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. 

Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. 

Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. 

All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com

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Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. 

Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. 

Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. 

All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com

#splitcroatia #split #splitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiaphotography #croatiaphotos
Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. 

Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. 

Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. 

All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com

#splitcroatia #split #splitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiaphotography #croatiaphotos
Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. 

Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. 

Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. 

All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com

#splitcroatia #split #splitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiaphotography #croatiaphotos
Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. 

Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. 

Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. 

All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com

#splitcroatia #split #splitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiaphotography #croatiaphotos
Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. 

Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. 

Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. 

All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com

#splitcroatia #split #splitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiaphotography #croatiaphotos
Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. 

Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. 

Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. 

All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com

#splitcroatia #split #splitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiaphotography #croatiaphotos
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Just a quick hop from Dubrovnik or Zadar, this Croatian city is a must on any Adriatic adventure. Welcome to Split- where ancient Roman history meets palm-lined promenades, fresh seafood, and island-hopping dreams. It’s the perfect place to rent a car, explore the coastline and soak up that iconic Mediterranean magic beyond the usual tourist trail. Once you’ve done that, board a ferry and head out to the dreamy islands of Hvar, Brac or Vis to complete your trip. All Split guides are a little overdue but now live on roamandthrive.com #splitcroatia #split #splitcroatia🇭🇷 #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiaphotography #croatiaphotos
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48 Hours in Matera, Italy: A Two-Day Itinerary

After three visits to Matera, I like to think I’ve now crafted the perfect stay in the city. Here’s my itinerary for spending two days in the sassi city. SAVE it to steal it later. 📩

Day 1

* Stroll through Sasso Barisano, the quieter of the two main cave districts
* Take in the panoramic view from Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio
* Step inside Casa Grotta to see how families once lived in the caves
* Visit the frescoed rock churches of Santa Lucia alle Malve and San Pietro Barisano
* Lunch at Baccanti, a contemporary spot serving innovative Lucanian dishes
* Descend into Palombaro Lungo, the city’s vast underground cistern
* Sunset over the ravine from Belvedere di Murgia Timone
* Dinner at Vitantonio Lombardo @vitantoniolombardoristorante a Michelin-starred cave restaurant

Day 2
* Watch the sunrise from Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli, where the light softly touches the stones
* Begin in Sasso Caveoso, the wilder and more dramatic cave quarter
* Walk to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso for canyon views
* Hike the trail to Murgia Materana, dotted with ancient cave chapels
* Lunch at Trattoria del Caveoso, rustic and always reliable.
* Explore MUSMA, Italy’s only underground sculpture museum
* Aperitivo at Area 8, part bar, part creative space, all local cool
* Dinner at Radino Wine Bistrot @radinowine a chic, intimate spot with an extensive local wine list

#matera #materaitaly #materainside #basilicataturistica #basilicataphotos #basilicatadascoprire
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48 Hours in Matera, Italy: A Two-Day Itinerary After three visits to Matera, I like to think I’ve now crafted the perfect stay in the city. Here’s my itinerary for spending two days in the sassi city. SAVE it to steal it later. 📩 Day 1 * Stroll through Sasso Barisano, the quieter of the two main cave districts * Take in the panoramic view from Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio * Step inside Casa Grotta to see how families once lived in the caves * Visit the frescoed rock churches of Santa Lucia alle Malve and San Pietro Barisano * Lunch at Baccanti, a contemporary spot serving innovative Lucanian dishes * Descend into Palombaro Lungo, the city’s vast underground cistern * Sunset over the ravine from Belvedere di Murgia Timone * Dinner at Vitantonio Lombardo @vitantoniolombardoristorante a Michelin-starred cave restaurant Day 2 * Watch the sunrise from Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli, where the light softly touches the stones * Begin in Sasso Caveoso, the wilder and more dramatic cave quarter * Walk to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso for canyon views * Hike the trail to Murgia Materana, dotted with ancient cave chapels * Lunch at Trattoria del Caveoso, rustic and always reliable. * Explore MUSMA, Italy’s only underground sculpture museum * Aperitivo at Area 8, part bar, part creative space, all local cool * Dinner at Radino Wine Bistrot @radinowine a chic, intimate spot with an extensive local wine list #matera #materaitaly #materainside #basilicataturistica #basilicataphotos #basilicatadascoprire
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Postcards from the Tramuntana mountains. 

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Postcards from the Tramuntana mountains. 

#mallorcaisland #mallorca #mallorcagram #majorca #islasbaleares #serradetramuntana ##cntraveler #tlpicks

Mallorca Spain | Mallorca summer | Mallorca travel guide
Postcards from the Tramuntana mountains. 

#mallorcaisland #mallorca #mallorcagram #majorca #islasbaleares #serradetramuntana ##cntraveler #tlpicks

Mallorca Spain | Mallorca summer | Mallorca travel guide
Postcards from the Tramuntana mountains. 

#mallorcaisland #mallorca #mallorcagram #majorca #islasbaleares #serradetramuntana ##cntraveler #tlpicks

Mallorca Spain | Mallorca summer | Mallorca travel guide
Postcards from the Tramuntana mountains. 

#mallorcaisland #mallorca #mallorcagram #majorca #islasbaleares #serradetramuntana ##cntraveler #tlpicks

Mallorca Spain | Mallorca summer | Mallorca travel guide
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Otherworldly sunrises in Matera, Italy. 

Would you get up for this? 

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Otherworldly sunrises in Matera, Italy. Would you get up for this? #matera #materainside #materaitaly #sassidimatera #sassimatera #basilicataturistica #basilicata
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. 

Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅

#krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. 

Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅

#krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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