ANDES			Bus Ride Laura Nesbitt Losing one's balance on the bus from hell.
ANTARCTICA			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."
BOLIVIA			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.
BRAZIL			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.
ECUADOR			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.
GUATEMALA			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.
MEXICO			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.
MEXICO/BELIZE/GUATEMALA/HONDURAS			The Answer is Blowing in the Wind Phillip Ghee Seek them for long enough amid the ruins and you start to resemble the gods.
PERU/BOLIVIA			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.
PERU/ECUADOR			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
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