Three Days of Solitude in Mompox, Colombia
Mompox is a hot, humid, colonial town located hours from the middle of nowhere and with almost nothing to do. […]
Boats
Santa Catalina and Coiba National Park: Panama’s Worst-Kept Beach Secret
I’ve heard rumors of a mythical off-the-beaten-path beach destination for years. A tiny town where the local fishermen outnumber the
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Facing Near Death in Drake Bay: a Guide to Visiting and Surviving Costa Rica’s Wild Osa Peninsula
Drake Bay is a small town on the shores of Costa Rica’s magnificent Osa Peninsula, and I absolutely loved it.
Stalking Sea Turtles in Tortuguero and Exploring Costa Rica’s Remote Jungle Paradise
The village of Tortuguero, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, is a paradise for nature lovers. Aquatic birds like herons and
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I Survived a Dangerous Fish on the Rio San Juan, Nicaragua’s Wild Frontier
The Rio San Juan is a steamy river that weaves its way through lush tropical rain forest along Nicaragua’s border
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Livingston: Guatemala’s Melting Pot of African Heritage, Indigenous Culture and Racist Tourists
I was really excited to visit Livingston. In fact, when we were planning our backpacking trip through Guatemala, I fully
Diving into Lago Atitlán: Travel to Guatemala’s Most Beautiful Lake
There’s a magical place nestled up in the Guatemalan highlands: an azure lake, surrounded by volcanoes and towering cliffs. In
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Asia, China, Destinations
Suzhou: The Pleasantest Place in China
Ah, Suzhou, the Venice of the East. Or maybe that’s a bit Eurocentric? For all we know, Venice is the