In February 2025, conditions were just right to catch a "planetary party" above the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) ...

From camel trekking and sandboarding to geodesic domes and yoga retreats, these striking desert destinations offer something ...

B.Haeussler/ESO The dark skies of Chile's Atacama Desert are perfect for skywatching, especially when a parade of six planets and a comet grace the night sky all at once. A bright moon lights up ...

Vivek Singhania shares his experience of a five-day visit to Chile, highlighting the country's welcoming environment and ...

Dina Broadhurst has freed the nipple while enjoying a night out in Paris. The Australian artist, 46, posted a photo dump on ...

AS night falls on the Atacama desert in northern Chile, four giant telescopes turn their gaze towards the star-strewn hea­vens. The driest place on Earth is the best place to observe the universe ...

What a stunning place to visit. We did not know what to expect when we booked to stay in the Atacama desert. “The scenery was stunning. Allow at least 3 night stay to acclimatise to the ...

Outside of a handful of valleys in Antarctica, the Atacama is the driest place on Earth. The inhospitable landscape of sand, bare rock, and salt flats is so extreme and otherworldly that it’s used as ...