Planning a long-haul trip to South America can be complex, especially when trying to combine multiple countries efficiently. This 33-day South America itinerary covers five countries—Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil—plus two of the continent’s most unique destinations: the Galápagos Islands and Easter Island. This guide breaks down the route, flights, travel times, and costs , making it useful for anyone planning an extended South America trip. Overview of the Rou

January 31st. That was the day my OneWorld status reset. In previous years I’d earned Silver or Gold status with BA — which meant free seat selection, among other perks. It saved a fortune when travelling with the whole family. Extra luggage allowance meant I could take my bike touring as a second checked bag. There were lounges — some good, some bad — priority boarding (no hunting around for overhead locker space), and the occasional upgrade. Though, if I’m honest, I got ve

As if the eclipse wasn't enough, the annual August Perseids meteor storm is expected to peak on the night of the 12 August - which just so happens to be the same night as the solar eclipse. Meteors should be visible in large numbers for days before and after the 12 August. By mid-August the sun is setting around 22:00 in Iceland - so it could be a fantastic stay if the clouds behave.

Last night I stayed up late - to 00:00 GMT (or 01:00 BST), to grab the AVIOS flights as they were released - 355 days before the flights departure date.

In this post I compare the CASH and AVIOS price for our chosen return flights between London to Athens - highlighting the benefit of having AVIOS points available to save on flights with British Airways and other airlines within the OneWorld alliance.

What we do know - the contest will be hosted in Austria What we don’t know - what city will host and on what date