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.
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.
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.
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.