In tangent with slow travel and immersive nature trips, Astro-tourism is picking up pace and Latin America is one of the best places to stargaze. On this celestial journey, we traverse the red desert of northern Chile to Bolivia’s reflective salt flats and Peru’s mystical lakes, then fly south to the glacial peaks of Argentine Patagonia.

At the bottom of the Earth is a vast white continent pristine and otherworldly. There aren’t many untouched places on our planet left to explore – except for Antarctica. A voyage to the planet’s southernmost landmass is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and not many people can say they’ve been here.

Fancy a steaming pan of paella in an old courtyard fitted with towering ferns? How about seafood tapas and Sangria on the Atlantic Coast? Spain has a gastronomic history as rich and diverse as its quiet pastoral hills of the north and the sunny stretch of Andalusia, the beating heart of the flamenco dance with its vivid movements.

With dreamy seaside villages, enchanting old architecture that includes a sprinkling of fairy-tale castles, and a rich gastronomic tradition comprised of grilled sardines and bacalhau, Portugal is a destination that satiates all senses. Porto, Lisbon, Faro – the major cities are situated on the coast, a testament to Portugal’s long seafaring history.

Home to the legend of El Dorado which told of a lost city of gold, to travel to Colombia is like stumbling upon a rare gem. The South American country straddles both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It has otherworldly rainforests, wetlands, lakes and a river with seven colors. The mountains are swathed in grassy savannas and the cooler coffee-growing region has the world’s tallest wax palm trees. You’re never far from a natural wonder as Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet.

While they might seem random at first, our destinations each have their reasons for making the list, but they all share one common trait: they are the places we call home.