10 of the world’s epic train journeys
Whether gliding through the Rockies or labouring up the Andes, our pick of spectacular railway trips gets a green light for all budgets
Ecuador
Stay on the Ecuador farm that produces the world’s most expensive chocolate
A bar of To’ak chocolate sells for a tooth-splintering $345 – but a stay in a treehouse in the Ecuador rainforest where it originates costs just $15 a night
Quito, Ecuador is the leading Latin American destination of the year
The Ecuadorian capital of Quito took the coveted title of South America’s leading destination Boasting one of the best-preserved historic centers in Latin America. Quito, Ecuador was named Latin America’s leading destination for the fourth year in a row at World Travel Awards Latin America 2016, while Medellin, Colombia, also known as the City of … Read more
10 spectacular rail journeys … that you’ve probably never heard of
Classic trains such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian have the name and the fame, but there are hundreds of lesser-known – and more-affordable – rail journeys that are their equal when it comes to stunning scenery
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Nat Geo’s World Legacy Awards Winners 2015 – The trailblazers driving positive change in the travel industry
Nat Geo’s World Legacy Awards Winners 2015 Launched for the first time this year, National Geographic’s inaugural World Legacy Awards showcased the leading actors that are driving the positive transformation of the travel industry. More than 150 entries were received, representing 56 countries across six continents. Winners and finalists in five categories were selected … Read more
Pikaia Lodge in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador – The eco-friendly luxury lodge on an extinct volcano
Pikaia Lodge in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador – the eco-friendly luxury hotel on the Galapagos Island of Santa Cruz. 14-room headquarters for exploring Galapagos’ creatures and the islands’ extraordinary geology. Hidden in a secluded location and nestled on top of an extinct volcano crater, the recently opened Pikaia Lodge is a new carbon-neutral luxury hotel … Read more