Viator Travel Blog

Whether climbing Everest is at the top of your bucket list or you’d prefer a gentle hike through the British countryside, the world is full of jaw-dropping natural landscapes that beg to be discovered on foot. From Iceland’s otherworldly topography to unveiling the real Middle Earth in New Zealand, here are 10 of the best places to hike in the world.

If you’re in Santiago and want to know what people really eat, try a local food and drink tour that takes you through Santiago’s main market. The Vega and the buildings around it are a sprawling affair, with alleys and cross streets and friendly butchers occasionally holding up cow hearts, and a colorful assortment of fruit and vegetables. And I even though I live in Santiago, I decided to take a Small-Group Santiago Food and Market Tour Including Mercado Central, which is essentially a tasting tour of central Chile, with a splash of colorful stories, a brief historical overview, and a bonus walk through the flower market.

Ranging from a few hours to a few weeks, athletic competitions are one of many reasons to pack a bag and hit the road. If navigating unknown territory, breaking into a sweat and undertaking physically demanding activities is your idea of a good vacation, get your race on at one of these competitions.

For those looking for adventure, South America is full of options. Whether you’re looking to dive with sharks, bike precarious paths overlooking steep cliffs, venture deep into the world’s largest jungle, or trek for days on end through unworldly terrain, this continent has you covered. While there are hundreds of daring options, here are 10 that will get your adrenaline pumping.

We’ve all heard the adage, sometimes it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Well, sometimes the destination counts too, and on your road trip, you want to make it count with both a great journey and the right destination for your interests. With over 11 million miles of paved road in the world, picking the road trips that offer the most stunning array of scenic byways, charming roadside attractions, beautiful natural landscapes, and quirky adventures is not an easy task, but we’re got a few ideas to get you started. What follows are some of the best times to be spent in the car and out in the wide wonderful world.

Ready? Put on your racing goggles and let’s begin.

The Alps hold a certain charm that is undeniable. People from all over the world flock to this region in Europe at the first sign of fresh powder, aching to drop their skis or snowboards into the fluffy white snow.

But, the Alps are just one of many spectacular areas in the world where the skiing is world-class and the mountains are magical.

Since December 27, more than 500 wildfires have raged across the famed glacier-carved landscapes Chilean Patagonia, threatening Torres del Paine National Park and other regions. Read on to get an update on the situation.

A tour is like soup. It isn’t just one component that makes the soup taste good but a mixture of the right ingredients. Here’s how Viator and their partners concocted just the right ingredients to provide my father and I with a great trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar on the coast of Chile.