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Offshore Fishing in Belize

Offshore Fishing in Belize

Belize is the only English-speaking nation in Central America, and aside from beautiful beaches and popular Mayan ruins, this nation is also known for its sports fishing. Saltwater fishing in Belize comes in two forms: fishing the shallow flats from off shore, or hiring a guide to show you areas aro
The Essential Scandinavia Travel Guide

The Essential Scandinavia Travel Guide

Here is a map of Scandinavia, along with the facts about where Scandinavia is and which countries are included and which countries are not.
Chile's Lake District - La Araucania

Chile's Lake District - La Araucania

The Araucanía portion of Chile's Lake District, from the Río Renaico south to to the northern shores of Lago Calafquén offers the main destinations of Villarica and Pucón, plus smaller towns and resort areas, lakes, national parks, hot springs called termas, rivers,
Norwegian fields, cliffs, sea

Norwegian fields, cliffs, sea

Norwegian fields, cliffs, sea - Scandinavia Norway
Galapagos Wildlife: Moray Eel

Galapagos Wildlife: Moray Eel

The Galápagos archipelago, first discovered uninhabited by the Spaniards in 1535, and later made famous by Charles Darwin in 1835, is both a province and a national park of Ecuador, 600 mi (1000 km) west on the mainland. It is a premiere wildlife observation, protection and research center visited a
Best Tours to Costa Rica

Best Tours to Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers access to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceansocean image by avtosak from Fotolia.comCosta Rica is located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. It has coastlines on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. On clear days from...
Casino Viña del Mar

Casino Viña del Mar

Combining the attractions of Chile's premiere beach resort, elegant and comfortable setting, a hotel with all the amenities, twenty-four hour play and a generous assortment of games, the Casino Viña del Mar has it all.
Hotels in Los Suenos, Costa Rica

Hotels in Los Suenos, Costa Rica

Surfing is a popular sport in Jaco, Costa Rica.Surfers in Jaco, Costa Rica image by Oren Sarid from Fotolia.comLos Suenos is a neighborhood in the coastal city of Jaco, Costa Rica. Jaco lies between the East Coast beaches of the Herradura Bay and the mountains of Costa Rica. Thousands of...
Ravnkloa Fiskehaller in Trondheim

Ravnkloa Fiskehaller in Trondheim

Ravnkloa Fiskehaller in Trondheim, Norway
Travel Options for Peru

Travel Options for Peru

Peru is such a diverse country that a tour from one end to the other is like a tour of the world. For every desire and every lifestyle, there's a part of this glorious country that will satisfy the wandering soul.
What is a Peruvian DNI?

What is a Peruvian DNI?

By law, every Peruvian citizen of adult age must have a Documento Nacional de Identidad (“National Identity Document”), commonly known as a DNI.
Costa Rica Travel Advice

Costa Rica Travel Advice

Costa Rica is a peaceful Central American country located between Nicaragua and Panama. The country's astonishing wildlife diversity has long made it a popular tourist destination for nature lovers. People come from around the world to see Costa Rican national parks filled with multicolored hummingb
Cuzco, Peru: Looking to the Hills

Cuzco, Peru: Looking to the Hills

The capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco combines the ancient city, the colonial additions and the modern buildings and amenities in a splendid reflection of culture and tradition of the sophisticated Incan civilization. The ancient plaza was the core of the suyos, the Four Regions of the Inca Empire r
Inti Punku Machu Picchu

Inti Punku Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist destination in Peru, with good reason. The ruins stand atop a steep mountain overlooking the Urubamba river far below, and raise questions archaeologists and historians are still asking. Enjoy these photos of the site, including this view through Inti Punku,
Laundry in Peru

Laundry in Peru

There are various options for doing your laundry in Peru, including hotel laundry services and dedicated lavanderĂ­as.
Comic Lane: Paseo de la Historieta

Comic Lane: Paseo de la Historieta

There are some new characters on the streets of San Telmo, literally. Statues of some of the most beloved comic characters in Argentina and South America are popping up along the cobblestone streets. Guest author and excellent photographer Beatrice Murch tells us the inside scoop on the "Paseo
Axel Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Axel Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Although it's described as heterofriendly, the Axel Hotel in Buenos Aires is a fashionable boutique hotel geared toward gay travelers. The 48-room hotel is located in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, within easy and short commutes to the city center, airport or harbor. Also in
How to Travel to Patagonia, Chile

How to Travel to Patagonia, Chile

Located at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia stretches about 1 million square kilometers across Argentina and Chile. The Patagonian area is situated in the Magallanes region of Chile, with the capital city being Punta Arenas. The best way to get to Punta Arenas or the Magallanes region of
Off the Tourist Trail - Discover Chiclayo in Northern Peru

Off the Tourist Trail - Discover Chiclayo in Northern Peru

One of Peru's lesser known destination, beat the crowds and discover the best things to do in Chiclayo.