Latin America Travel Articles

A Dish for All Seasons: What to Eat (and When to Eat it) Around the World

The savvy eater knows that what's good for the belly is also good for the planet, so he or she gobbles what's local and what's in season whenever possible. Jessica Allen gives a brief guide about what to eat---and when---around the world.

Traditional Markets in Latin America: A Guide for First Time Shoppers

Shopping at traditional markets is an essential experience when traveling in Latin America. Rich Feffer gives novices some tips and hints for market shopping.

15 Latin American Fruits to Surprise your Palate

Fans of exotic fruit have an abundance of choices when visiting most of Latin America. Eileen Smith lives there and here she shares some of the most interesting specimens.

Experiencing and Writing about Disaster and Distress Worldwide: Part 2

In this second part, John M. Edwards looks at adventure travel and its writers.

Experiencing and Writing about Disaster and Distress Worldwide: Part 1

John M. Edwards considers recent trends in travel writing - edgy, sophisticated, self referential and darker.