Chile
Whales go to Antarctica to get fat. Humans are taking their food
First it was Whale Wars, now it’s krill wars. The groups that took on Japanese whaling in Antarctica now have a new industry in their sights.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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This comfort-food dish is one of Chile’s favourites
What do you get when you cross cottage pie with empanadas, and multiply that by tamales with a touch of moussaka?
- Ben Groundwater
‘Arc de Trump’? The 20 most over-the-top buildings ever constructed
The US president’s proposed monument would join a long and rapidly growing list of structures we could probably do without.
- Chris Moss
Port guide: Valparaiso, Chile
The “San Francisco of South America” might be dilapidated but bursts with life, colour and street art.
- Brian Johnston
The leaders who were outraged and those who were delighted by Trump’s strike on Venezuela
Some leaders, like Anthony Albanese, have taken a muted response to the Trump administration’s activities in Venezuela. Others have been far more forthright.
- Matthew Knott
It’s gruesome work, but on Kangaroo Island, it’s one of the best things an animal lover can do
When it comes to eradicating feral animals, islands across the world are a success story. Kangaroo Island is keen to reap the benefits.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Luxury cruise line set to build world’s most southerly hotel
At the gates to Antarctica, Silversea is to open its first venture on terra firma, The Cormorant at 55 South, designed to blend into its wild surroundings.
- Julietta Jameson
Two Aussies created the world’s southernmost distillery half a world away
Matt Oberg and Leila Shiels went travelling in South America and ended up creating a must-visit bar in the wilds of Patagonia.
- Craig Tansley
Evacuations ordered in South America as worst tsunami risk passes for US, Japan
Fears of a devastating tsunami faded for the US and Japan after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian peninsula.
- Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Audrey Mcavoy
One of the world’s most beautiful walks can now be done in style
This new luxury guided hike makes one of the world’s most revered adventure challenges much more accessible.
- Craig Tansley