What? you say. A favorite continent? Yes, I happen to have a favorite continent. Oddly or not it is Latin America. I have fallen in love with this continent without ever going there; through study of its history, literature and well politics. I love its diversity, both geographical and demographical, and I love its uniqueness. This continent of contrast has a rich culture and heritage, interesting (though not necessarily peaceful) political history.
It has ancient mountains - the Andes; some of the world's most beautiful waterfalls (including Angel falls); the driest of all deserts- the Atacama, eternally peacefully lakes (Titicaca) and the pampas; active volcanos; and truly majestic coastlines along the two mighty oceans.
For one thing I love all things Spanish. Now that may explain to a small extent my fixation about this particular continent. I love the literature of the region which is enthralling and magical to say the least, I like their festivals and festivities, and their unfailingly pristine landscape. You have to read Neruda to get an idea of the landscape I keep talking about. You have to read Allende, Marquez, Borges, etc to understand their social psychology.
Crazy in love with Latin America that I am, I have actually planned a trip around the continent that one day in the future I may have the means and recources to undertake. It starts in Venezuela, perhaps Columbia, through Bolivia, a long stay in Brazil, go around and about Argentina and finally chill in Chile. NO shortcuts: all the beautiful pristine nature.
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