Shopping at traditional markets is an essential experience when traveling in Latin America. Rich Feffer gives novices some tips and hints for market shopping.
Most people have heard of the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu or Torres del Paine, but did you know that South America has over 300 more spectacular national parks and nature reserves? Simone Cannon de Bastardo takes you on a tour of some of the best.
Even if you don't have the time or money to take a quick winter trip this year to get away from the snow and ice, taking a virtual trip through the best travel photos from January 2011 is absolutely free.
It may be cold and snowy in the Northern hemisphere, but in South America, the days are warm, sunny and filled with summertime outdoor activities. Simone Cannon de Bastardo shows you where to head to escape the deep-freeze.
Pro surfer Holly Beck is addicted to adventure. Read all about her and her approach to traveling in the latest installment of our "How I Travel" series.
Nick Flynn's experiences with tribes in several different parts of the world led him to come up with this amusing (& interesting) list of etiquette suggestions he calls the "Tribal Bible."
This beautiful town of Otavalo, nestled between the volcanoes Imbabura and Cotacachi, is both picturesque and historically significant. Tiffany Parker finds that it's the place to go to collect those lovely souvenirs that will aid in showing off your travels to friends, family, and unsuspecting door-to-door salesmen.
Hawaii and Indonesia aren't the only places you can learn to catch waves; Delphine Foo sheds some light on a few lesser-known spots to learn to surf. 
Shopping at traditional markets is an essential experience when traveling in Latin America. Rich Feffer gives novices some tips and hints for market shopping. 
Most people have heard of the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu or Torres del Paine, but did you know that South America has over 300 more spectacular national parks and nature reserves? Simone Cannon de Bastardo takes you on a tour of some of the best. 
Even if you don't have the time or money to take a quick winter trip this year to get away from the snow and ice, taking a virtual trip through the best travel photos from January 2011 is absolutely free. 
It may be cold and snowy in the Northern hemisphere, but in South America, the days are warm, sunny and filled with summertime outdoor activities. Simone Cannon de Bastardo shows you where to head to escape the deep-freeze. 
Want to learn more about the man behind BootsnAll's new "How I Travel" series? Then let us introduce you to Steve Bramucci. 
Pro surfer Holly Beck is addicted to adventure. Read all about her and her approach to traveling in the latest installment of our "How I Travel" series. 
Nick Flynn's experiences with tribes in several different parts of the world led him to come up with this amusing (& interesting) list of etiquette suggestions he calls the "Tribal Bible." 
Luminita Cuna was invited to a traditional Quechua wedding in Ecuador and found the customs to be both fascinating and charming. 
This beautiful town of Otavalo, nestled between the volcanoes Imbabura and Cotacachi, is both picturesque and historically significant. Tiffany Parker finds that it's the place to go to collect those lovely souvenirs that will aid in showing off your travels to friends, family, and unsuspecting door-to-door salesmen. 