There are no South American camels but there are certain species in South America that are closely related to camels. Interestingly camelids first evolved in North America and then spread out to various areas despite the strong association with the Middle East and Africa, this occurred some 45 million years ago. While the camels migrated […]
I am absolutely delighted to have been awarded not one, but two awards by the prestigious 2020 UK Enterprise Awards hosted by the SME-News Best Boutique Travel Specialist 2020 & Award for Excellence in Polar Travel Planning 2020 The 2020 UK Enterprise Awards are based on merit and not the number of […]
Hola, I’m Elena Larkin, founder of Tambo Travel – a specialised travel agency in Twickenham, South-West London, creating personalised holidays and travel experiences to Latin America and the Polar Regions for discerning travellers. My ambition is for others to share my love for this fascinating continent – Latin America, its people, culture and its natural […]
10 Reasons to book with a Travel Expert We’re in the age of information, there’s no doubt about that and with a plethora of online travel options we would like to share with you 10 reasons to book with a travel expert. 1. Save Time and Money Where do you start when researching for your […]
Family Holidays to Peru It’s half term in many parts of the country now and I’m sure many parents will be taking a holiday with their children. As a passionate travel professional and a native of Latin America ensuring my daughter received as much experience discovering the delights of other cultures was always high on […]
Top 7 beaches in Latin America As midwinter approaches here in the UK and the light slowly pushes back against the early close of day, we at Tambo Travel have started to feel our senses yearning for a sunny escape to somewhere exotic. So, from our expertise, we have compiled a list of 7 of […]
Right now, on the mysterious Easter Island, people will be getting ready for the annual Tapati festival celebrating the Rapa Nui culture. Five hours by air from the Chilean capital, Santiago, the iconic volcanic rock that is Easter Island holds incredible cultural significance for the whole of South America. The festival first emerged in the 1970s […]
“We had seen God in His splendours, heard the text that Nature renders. We had reached the naked soul of man,” wrote explorer Ernest Shackleton during his final trip across Antarctica. This polar region, so far from permanent inhabitation or civilisation, is on the must-visit list for all true travellers. Based on my own visit […]
If you are thinking of visiting Christmas markets in the Czech Republic, it’s important to be aware that there is much more to the Czech Republic than just Prague! In general travellers visit Prague, as it is the main destination in the Czech Republic. However, we can assure you that there are many other cities […]
