Sunvil Traveller Archive
Whales and the Welsh in Patagonia
It might surprise you to know that there are around 5,000 native Welsh speakers in Argentina. In fact, in the Chubut Province in Argentinian Patagonia it is argued that many of the old Welsh traditions and customs have been better preserved than in Wales itself. Welsh-sounding place
5 highlights of a holiday in Chile
Chile is an unusual country, geographically speaking. 2,700 miles long and on average barely 100 miles wide, almost every Chilean lives both near the sea, at the foot of towering mountains and not far from one or other of their neighbours Argentina and Bolivia. Due to its
4 compelling reasons to visit Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country that is well studying before going to a pub quiz. Perhaps one of the most likely pieces of trivia you’ll need is that Costa Rica is the largest country in the world to have no military forces. Another would be the country’s
Peru beyond Machu Picchu
Think of Peru and most visitors will immediately conjure up a picture of the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. While these dramatic ruins are undoubtedly the main draw for Peru it would be wrong to write off the rest of this fascinating and incredibly diverse country.
Ecuadorian Escapades
Casa Aliso I recently travelled to Ecuador to inspect a number of boats in the Galapagos (600 miles off the coast of Ecuador) and also stay at a couple of jungle lodges in the Amazon Basin. My trip started in Quito which is my
The allure of Patagonia
The very mention of Patagonia conjures images of wild desolation. Beautiful yet barren windswept landscapes where the sheep outnumber the people and the weather can be anything at anytime, but is never dull. So what it is that draws people to visit this southern extremity of the
Volcanoes of Central America
There are few more incredible sights than that of a volcano spewing out red molten lava. It some tragic circumstances eruptions can cause misery and destruction. In most cases they create a visual spectacle that attracts visitors from across the world to marvel at the raw power
Off the beaten track in Brazil
Thinking of going to Brazil? You have maybe heard of Rio and the Amazon but not too sure where else to visit? I recently visited some of the lesser known areas of Brazil and want to inspire you to travel off the beaten track with me.
Costa Rica
On my recent research trip to Costa Rica, I travelled to San Jose via Madrid with Iberia airlines. The journey took 15 hours and although the service was not overly impressive, it meant that I didn’t have a plane change in the USA or have to pass
Brazil’s Emerald Coast
In March this year I was lucky enough to experience the beauty of Brazil’s Emerald coast line, visiting Buzios, Paraty and Ilhe Grande which are all in easy reach of both Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (approx 3hrs from Rio and 4 hours from Sao Paulo