#south-america

#south-america

"If you can hear, people are clapping at the beach, out of nowhere, for no reason. This confused the hell out of me when I first came here."

Yerba mate is a bitter, caffeinated tea drink that has been popular in South America for centuries. Sometimes called the 'beverage of champions', yerba mate attracted international attention in 2022, when the Argentina football team took 240kg of it to the World Cup in Qatar - which they went on to win.

A faded blue band, representing his boat ticket, dangles around his wrist. So I came back. Yagua Parra, along with the more than 50 passengers on board, has retraced his steps backwards across what was once one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.

"When traveling to South America, packing wisely can be challenging due to the continent's diverse climates and cultures. Avoid typical tourist attire for a smoother experience."

At Lollapalooza Argentina, Tool's performance marked a historic live-streaming event, allowing fans a rare viewing opportunity while maintaining a strict no-filming policy.

Qualification for the 2026 World Cup is set to start for UEFA nations in March 2025, with 12 groups competing for a total of 16 spots.

Traveling with Apple AirTags is an easy way to add peace of mind to the whereabouts of your belongings. I put AirTags in everything when traveling - from my checked and carry-on bags to my laptop sleeves. With this gadget, you can securely stick an Apple AirTag to your phone so you can track its location after it's been stolen; while not foolproof, it's nice to have as backup.

The Inca Distillery is changing the perception of gin production in South America by using local Andean and Amazonian botanicals without artificial flavorings.

"Brazil's military dominance is unmatched in South America. With more than 350,000 active personnel, the Brazilian Armed Forces boast the largest standing military on the continent, dwarfing the forces of neighboring countries like Argentina and Colombia."

Law enforcement officials revealed that crime tourism theft groups consist of individuals from South America who enter the U.S., engaging in burglaries and thefts.