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Sao Paulo: Navigating a megacity. Sao Paulo: Navigating a Hypercity
Trekking the Andes in Peru. Hiking the Cordillerra Blanca in Peru's Andes
Bolivia's Pampas is a non-stop adventure filled with danger and beauty. Bolivia's Pampas: Anacondas, Piranhas, and Crocs
Galapagos birders paradise Snorkeling the Galapagos Islands
Sally Kay visits a very remote part of Colombia...the Pacific coast. Colombia's Forgotten Pacific Coast
Angel Falls, Venezuela. Beauty Queens and Socialist Dreams: A Couchsurfer's Memoir of Venezuela
Chris Allsop journeys to the jungles of Peru to search for ayahuasca, or yagé, a powerful hallucinogen known to locals as 'the vine of the soul.' Mystic Tourism: Searching for the Yagé in Peru
Jon Clarke takes a long distance road trip from Brasilia to Recife and offers tips for driving and renting a car in Brazil. A Brazil Road Trip from Brasilia to Recife--Tips for renting a car
Lauren Axelrod goes on an outdoor adventure in Patagonia, riding horses across the plains, kayaking on crystal lakes and sleeping beneath the southern stars. Argentina: Horseback Riding and Kayaking in Patagonia
Sony Stark travels to the Lake Region of Chile where she visits an old-world Bavarian village, watches the traditional Cueca dancing, and takes part in the sacred ceremonies of the Huilliche Indians. The Lake Region of Chile: Rainforests and Volcanoes
Kent St. John takes a tour of Chilean Patagonia and then sails around Cape Horn aboard the Mare Australis. Rounding Cape Horn: The World's Wickedest Waters
Geysers of El Tatia, Northern Chile. photo by Paul Shoul. Journey to Mars: Northern Chile
As an alternative to the usual college spring break, Jon Brandt helps build a house for a family in Uruguay. Alternative Spring Break: Building Houses in Uruguay
Susan McKee travels to Santa Catarina, Brazil, a quiet corner, where she celebrates Octoberfest with the German community, visits an Italian glassmaking factory, and enjoys the vistas at a resort on the Planalto Serrano. Santa Catarina: A Quiet Corner of Brazil
Max Hartshorne visits Medellin, Colombia and sees a city that has come back from the brink. Medellin, Colombia: From Fear to Hope
GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne describes a trip to Colombia's Choco province, visiting the small villages of Nuqui, El Valle and Bahia Salono on the Pacific Coast of Colombia for jungle trekking and whale watching. Colombia's Pacific Coast: Wild and Disconnected
Cherry Casey takes a tour of Rocinha, a notorious neighborhood, or favela, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where more than 150,000 people are crowded onto about 200 acres. Favela Tours in Rio de Janeiro: A Gaggle of Nervous Gringos
A beach scene in Paraty, Brazil Beauty and Serenity in Paraty, Brazil
Senior Travel Editor Kent St. John takes a trip up the coast of Brazil from Salvador to Recife and the old colonial fortress town of Olinda, now a World Heritage Site. Up the Coast of Brazil: From Salvador to Recife
Jorge Jameson visits two completely different ecosystems in western Brazil, the Pantanal and the Chapada Plateau. Six Days, Two Worlds: Exploring Western Brazil
Brendan Nogue writes about the historic city of Valparaiso, Chile, also a busy seaport and cultural center, where he walks the cobbletone streets, rides the cable cars and visits the home of legendary poet Pablo Neruda. The Historic Hills of Valparaíso: Something Truly Special
GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne visits Iquique in northern Chile and meets native peoples, discovers Iquique's amazing fish and produce markets and learns about life on the Alto Plano. Iquique, Northern Chile: Arid Land of Stark Beauty
Environmental Scienties Michael Space and his family go on an adventure into Manu National Park in the Peruvian Amazon where they encounter an incredible variety of exotic plants and animals. Peru's Manu National Park: A Family Adventure in the Amazon Jungle
Mendoza, Argentina's Vendimia Festival
Medellin & Cartagena, Colombia: No Fear!
Cassie Silva tries surfing on sand dunes at the oasis of Huacachina, Peru. In the Land of Sand: Dune Surfing in Peru
A group of volunteers in South America Havin' Fun and Helpin' Out in South America
Dale Fehringer takes a cycling tour in Chile's Lake District from Temuco to Puerto Montt and wonders whether he'd like to be 28 again. Cycling Chile's Lake District
Volcano Villerrica in Central Chile. photo by Shelley Seale. Land of Fire and Ice: Volcanoes and Lakes in Central Chile
Alexandra Alden journeys to Potosi, Bolivia and descends into the depths of the Cerro Rico Mine, where silver was first discovered in the sixteenth century. Bolivia's Cerro Rico Mine: Entering the Inferno
Pilar Quintana and Conor McShannon write about their efforts to conserve the amazingly diverse plants and wildlife on Colombia's Pacific Coast. The Beauty and Mystery of Colombia’s Pacific Coast
David Joshua Jennings climbs Roraima, a mysterious flat-topped mountain in Venezuela which was the setting for 'The Lost World' by Arthur Conan Doyle. Roraima: Venezuela’s Mysterious Lost World
A child vendor in Peru The Planeterra Foundation: Helping the Children of Peru
Gocta Falls, Northern Peru. Hiking to Gocta Falls, Northern Peru
Isadora Dunne explores the future of women's travel and finds tours are becoming more adventurous. The Future of Women's Travel: More Adventure, Less Shopping
Paul Shoul visits with seven top winemakers in Chile and discusses fine wine, haute cuisine and the recent earthquakes that rocked that country. Drink Up! A Tour of Chile's Wineries and Vineyards
Dominic Degrazier hikes the long and dangerous path through the mountains of Colombia to the Lost City of Teyuan, with the help of his trusty guide Edwin. Colombia: Hiking to the Lost City of Teyuan
David Rich visits Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, visits the archaeological site at Sillustani, and checks out the steamship Yavari, which was shipped from England and transported piece by piece to Puno by mule train in 1861. Titicaca the Great
Alice Driver writes about learning Spanish in Lima, Peru by traveling solo, visiting museums, riding busses and eating at local restaurants. Learning Spanish on a Cultural Tour of Lima, Peru
Mark Zussman takes a tour of Chile, visiting the country's capital, Santiago, and nearby Valparaiso, Puerto Varas, Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Montt, Chiloé Island, and the Colchagua Valley. Checking into Hotels Up and Down the Chilean Beanpole
Harrison Fox tours Colombia’s Coffee Triangle in the departments of Pereira, Manizales, and Armenia, where he enjoys splendid scenery, smoked trout and traditional Colombian hospitality. Colombia's Coffee Triangle: Pereira, Manizales and Armenia
La Recoleta Cemetary, Buenos Aires. Photo by Sony Stark. Buenos Aires: Paris Down South
GoNOMAD's Paul Shoul visits Minas Gerais, Brazil, and enjoys the poetry, the music, the art, the architecture, the history, the cuisine, the nightlife, the natural wonders, the climate -- everything about this region, which is known as 'the heart of Brazil.' Minas Gerais: A Toast to the Heart of Brazil
Isadora Dunne celebrates Carnaval in Salvador, Brazil, and takes a class in Capoeira, a combination of dance and martial arts unique to the area. Salvador, Brazil: Carnaval and Capoeira
Pablo Neruda Isla Negra: Home of Pablo Neruda
GoNOMAD Blogger Marina Solvyov writes about her trip to Argentina with a student group from the University of Massachusetts. Blogging from Argentina
Richard Frisbie explores the Emerald Coast in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, where he enjoys the sailing, snorkeling, sightseeing and shopping, as well as the world-class cuisine. Brazil's Emerald Coast: The State of Rio de Janeiro
Andrea Bailey visits the sun-drenched beaches of Buzios, Brazil with her husband and her baby. Buzios, Brazil: A Family Adventure with Brigitte Bardot
A Uruguayan Ombu Tree In Search of the Fabled Ombu Tree
Jenny Hartshorne visits Peru with her new blended family and everyone has a fabulous time exploring the Amazon Rainforest and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Peru: Exploring the Amazon Jungle With My New Family
Horsepacking in Patagonia Horsepacking in Patagonia
Jon Brandt takes a bicycle trip from Banos to Puyo in Ecuador along the Highway of the Waterfalls, and visits a wildlife sanctuary in Puyo. Ecuador: Mountain Biking on the Highway of the Waterfalls
David Joshua Jennings takes a train ride through Ecuador's Valley of the Volcanoes from Riobamba to Alausí, and over a steep 300-foot cliff known as Nariz del Diablo... Riobamba, Ecuador: Riding Down the Devil's Nose
Darrin Duford visits Otavalo, Ecuador, exploring the livestock and craft markets dining on new and different delicacies and wrapping up the day attending a cockfight. A Saturday in Otavalo, Ecuador

 

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