Bus Ride
Laura Nesbitt
Losing one's balance on the bus from hell.

Antarctica: The Last Continent
Stephen Fenech
"Antarctica removes you from places safe and common, dramatically embracing you in its ultimate grasp so that you will never forget the gift of its visions."

Carnival in Bolivia
Merrilee Zellner
An account of an entertaining, bizarre, disturbing and moving festival complete with water fights and traditional dances.

A Village Named Candalaria
Merrilee Zellner
Sometimes the best way to experience a country's culture is to stay away from the usual tourist-packed towns and instead stay in the smaller villages.

My Homecoming to the Amazon
Walter Alves
Returning to find roots in the Amazon jungle.

Night Story
Katharine Wrobel
Of all things to save yourself from a Boa Constrictor, a second shirt can prove to be very effective.

From Galapagos to Lima
Merrilee Zellner
"My journey from the Galapagos to arguably the least touristy Ecuadorian coastal town of Machala gave me a reality check..."

Life on Islas de los Galapagos
Merrilee Zellner
Despite the fact it is only 1000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands run at a different pace to the rest of the country.

Exploring Tikal
Jonathan Kaplan
On pyramid tops in lightning storms.

In Search of the Resplendent Quetzal
Michael Shapiro
Seeking Guatemala's splendid national bird.

My Experience in Tikal
Josh Hanzal
"I have honestly never felt that refreshed ever. It was probably the most spiritual experience I have ever had."

Rafting the Rio Cahabon
Text & Images by Michael Shapiro
Rivers and reality.

Travel with a Purpose: Studying Spanish in Antigua
Text and Images by Michael Shapiro
Growing into a place.

Captivated
Kate Hansen
Visit Mexico's Copper Canyon. "Our languages are different but our laughter is understood."

La Suerta
Joan Churchill
Robbed: "On a long dark stretch of narrow, rural Mexican highway my bus came to an abrupt stop. I knew why immediately."

Mexico in a Flash
Paul Lunn
Read this piece for an insight on how to get the most out of limited travel time.

Trip Report: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Fernando Inzunza
An excellent and comprehensive look at this fascinating corner of the planet, including recommendations on food, lodging and activities.

Off the Beaten Path on the Mexican Riviera
Walter Alves
On the rewards of leaving the tourist scene behind in a great country.

The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Phillip Ghee
Seek them for long enough amid the ruins and you start to resemble the gods.

Lake Titicaca and Beyond
Merrilee Zellner
Sometimes it is the local music which can define a trip, along with the people you meet and attractions you see of course.

From Peru's Deserts to Ecuador's Mountains
Merrilee Zellner
Learn about the vast differences between Peru's dry deserts and the towering mountains in Ecuador