Tag: “Central America”

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  1. The Way Things Were: Drake Bay, Costa Rica, 2002

    Nowadays, Drake Bay, Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination. However, just a few years ago – 2002 to be precise – things in Drake Bay were very different.

  2. Riding the Ho Chi Minh Trail …and off the beaten tourist track

    Riding the Ho Chi Minh Highway on 2 wheels is an excellent way to get off the tourist trail... and the bus.

  3. Can't Help Falling In Love...With Graceland

    Quick! Name three great American landmarks irresistible to tourists.

  4. La Fiesta De Casabindo, Argentina: Man Versus Bull

    Bullfighting at more than 3500 metres above sea level in the Andes.

  5. Greetings from Afghanistan

    Kabul is a city of hustle and bustle. There are few paved roads and no traffic lanes, intersections or traffic lights.

  6. Not Your Typical Day at the Spa

    The idea of a day at the spa evokes images of pampered luxury; one certainly doesn’t think of lounging around inside of dank concrete sheds… unless one is thinking of the Altyn Arashan hot springs “spa” located just outside of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.

  7. Welaka: A Slice of "Old Florida"

    Welaka is a place that time has passed by and has the distinct look and feel of "old Florida." And when you visit, make time for boating, bass fishing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, photography, and exploring the numerous state and national parks in the area, or simply sit back and relax and soak in

  8. From Jailoo to Sunken Pass and Back: A Weekend Adventure in Kyrgyzstan

    One weekend my boss took my and my coworkers to the jailoo (pronounced jai-low), the high mountain pastures where Kyrgyz traditionally spend their summers. From there, we rode horses up to Sunken Pass, the gateway to the next valley.

  9. Isla del Sol

    The Sun's birthplace according with the Aymara and Quechua believes.

  10. Manuel Antonio: National Park and Natural Paradise

    The author travels to Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica and finds a natural paradise filled with pristine beaches, rainforests, and wildlife.