Argentina
Argentina: Yours Truly
Ema Kant's whirwind tour of Argentina still leaves her breathless, long after she's returned home.
Candy From a Baby
The last place Erik Trinidad wanted to be during the Argentine recession was in a bank in Buenos Aires. But that is where he found himself, and where he left in some haste.
An Unabashed Gluttony Tour
Food is Joe Ehrlich's 'thing'. Good food at good prices, but you'll find out a few more things about Argentina along the way.
Argentina, with a Kiss on the Cheek
Of all the international countries Edward M. Uli had traveled to, his business trip to South America was the most interesting experience of all.
The Church of Tango
Cherie Magnus was a pilgrim drawn to the altar of Tango and she was thankful to have prayed at La Catedral.
Buenos Aires: the calm before the riot
Sylvia Seschel could not have timed her visit any better, just two days before the economic riots. However, that won't stop her from coming back to beautiful Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires: A Foodie's Paradise, but Hold the Crisis!
Despite the impending financial crisis, Gerry Schwartz found Buenos Aires a city with great architecture, wide boulevards, and a love of food at all hours.
Springtime in Patagonia: "Muy Bonita"
Bariloche was a relaxing break from the stress of Buenos Aires and it remided Gerry Schwartz of a Swiss alpine town.
Mendoza: Vino and the High Andes Do Mix
Gerry Schwartz found a little slice of Italy in northwestern Argentina.
On the Buses
Long distance buses ar a great way to cover the vast distances of Argentina. It also gave Gerry Schwartz a great opportunity to chat with the locals.
Blood on the Rocks
Aconcagua is advertised as the highest trekking peak, but Robert Geier warns that it deserves much more respect than that.
In Patagonia: Rio Gallagos
Deep in Patagonia, it is possible to believe that time is diluted down to its raw form and the passing of the years occurs at a different pace.
Solo Tango in Buenos Aires
Cherie Magnus made a pilgrimage to BA to to experience the legendary dancers' dance.
Glaciers Nat'l Park
Crossing the continental ice at the end of April is a travesty in winter.
Patagonia, Argentina
Whale watching, sandboarding, penguins and porpoises. Patagonia has it all.
Tilcara, Argentina
It's not just the altitude that takes your breath away in this small village.
Bolivia
Bolivia's Day of the Sea NEW!
A war with Chile claimed Bolivia's coastline 125 years ago, but that doesn't mean the people have forgotten their love of the sea - or hatred of Chile.
Rediscovering a Lost World
Rob Hawke makes the ultimate pilgrimage of nature, a journey to the heart of isolation, in Noel Kempff National Park, Bolivia.
Bolivian Oblivion on the Mapiri Trail
The part-trek, part-commando run of the Mapiri Trail is certain to amaze, enrage and exhaust even the most hardy of would-be Rambos, according to Ben Garside.
The Witches' Market
Walk the Witches' Market with Thomas Carroll in La Paz, Bolivia as he and his wife shop for some strange items.
El Choro: Trekking in Bolivia
The lush vegetation, ancient undisturbed architecture, countless waterfalls and extreme physical challenge made El Choro stick in Chris Douglas's mind as the most rewarding hiking experience he has ever had.
Los Pistoleros
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are Justin Pushman's favorite Bolivia guides, now if only they had told him to bring a jacket.
Where's My Dealer?
Probably on the same boat as the other gringos, but Justin Pushman would be just as happy to find a fish restaurant.
On the Bolivian Trail of "Che"
Juan Larranaga visited two small Bolivian towns that were significant in the life and death of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara.
DEA & Macaws
Jack Simpson Jr. traveled to Bolivia to see the Llanos de Mojos - the unfenced grasslands of cattle and cattlemen and vaqueros, and, sometimes, drug lords.
Into the Lungs of Hell
The silver mines of Potosi, central Bolivia are a place where men die weekly. Be sure to pay homage to the lord of the mine.
Snapshots of Mamore, Bolivia
Travelers resistant to mosquitoes and wasps, preferably non-vegetarian, are given a better chance of survival when when travelling on this river.
Five Stars, Stolen Cars and Rainbows in the Mist
After a night spent dancing and partying, what better way to see a La Paz sunrise than drive to the top of a mountain in a stolen car.
The Faint of Heart Need Not Apply
The La Paz-Coroico road, reportedly the most dangerous in Bolivia if not in South America.
Brazil
Bacchanalia NEW!
There is no such thing as inhibition at Carnival in Bahias. In every direction, there are couples embracing, so that the smell of human and animal craving hangs in the air like a sweet gas. But it doesn't really matter. There is no reason to speak, nothing really to say.
Favella Folly
Martin Holloway believes he has his guardian angel to thank for getting him out of the Rio favella he naively wandered into.
Easter Break in Brazil
Bryan Lazerow and his wife took a spur-of-the-moment trip to the interior of Brazil for a ridiculously low price.
The Heart of the Amazon
Kim Tally and her father had an adventure of a lifetime, abandoning themselves to the magic and wonder of the Amazon.
Specks of Sweetness in the Jungle
When it comes to fruit, Wes Sander found the Amazon region of Brazil to be unmatched in quantity and variety.
The Pantanal and the Transpantaneira
The sounds of hundreds of birds, taking flight and landing, made the trip to the Pantanal worthwhile. Maybe this was the hint that Richard Remsberg should have quit while he was ahead.
Off Season in a Beach Town
Richard Remsberg discovers why renting a dune buggy to drive himself is not recommended on the hills and beaches of Canoa Quebrada.
The Girls from Ipanema
Rio during Carnaval is crammed with tourists from all over the world. Even so, Sheila Lamb and friends found some locals and had a wonderful experience.
Shopping Like a Hoochie-Mama
In the middle of a snow filled winter, Sheila Lamb found shopping for clothes for her impulse trip to Brazil very liberating.
It Happened One Night
A first glance and a few days on the Amazon have Philip Blazdell making hard choices of life and love.
The Call of the Amazon
Meghan Lambert finds herself in the untainted heart of the Amazon and receives a healing gift from the river.
Galloping through the Mountains of Bahia
On a horseride in Brazil, Meghan Lambert finds she could easily be a cowgirl, if only the theme music wasn't so depressing.
Gemstones Galore
Allan Taylor found Rio to be the gemstone capital of the world for the sheer quantity, variety and quality of the stones.
Ilha Grande: low tech, low stress
Cheryl Morris prefers Robinson Crusoe rather than Princess Cruises type of holidays. Brazil's Ilha Grande suited her perfectly.
The Magic of Bahia
Cheryl Morris found the African heart of Brazil with its own distinct spirit and rhythm.
Women and Waterfalls
In a land rife with poverty, violence and growing discontent, Stephanie Lemieux danced in the middle of a stream with a stranger who did not speak her language.
Carnaval in Bahia
Dan Newman experiences Carnaval away from the tourist crowds of Rio. Salvador's Carnaval is said to be the most authentic celebration in Brazil.
Surely you must be joking, Mr Niemeyer
Despite its wide deserted streets, its science fiction inspired architecture and its strange compartmentalised layout, Philip Blazdell couldn't help but bond with Brasilia - Brazil's capital.
Non Stop Erotic Bingo
Philip Blazdell visited Sao Paulo and was visually overcome by the sheer size of the locally named 'third greatest city in the world'.
Rio de Janeiro
After a year in Brazil and constant advice from his colleagues in the North East not to go to Rio, Philip Blazdell decided it was time.
Axé Rio! (Party Rio!)
Allen Rainey's head has cleared up enough for him to write about Rio's Carnaval - and to wonder when he's going back.
Aboard the Floating Asylum
Dreams of a relaxing cruise down the Amazon, from Manaus to Belem, turned out to be more of a nightmare.
Tough Place; Tough Men
Jack Simpson's journey to Brazil to look at property was made memorable more for the people he met than the countryside he saw.
Brass Conflict at the Beach
A brass band whipping up a hip-grinding samba? Well in Rio, yes. For as the local dictum goes, everything ends in samba.
Suffer the Children
If torture and murder be games, then the only people who play with Rio's street kids are the death squads, observes Craig Guillot.
The Ghosts of Rio
Rio's 'ghosts' aren't actually people who are dead. But they are invisible, even when they do die.
Gringa in Sampa
As Brazil's commercial capital, Sao Paulo can't compare to Rio for sights. However, there are plenty of alternative sightseeing opportunities if you know where to look.
Manaus, a Jungle Within a Jungle
Although surrounded by the Amazon jungle, Manaus is a bustling city, not some sleepy tropical village.
Prohibition Town Blues
On a trip to Natal, Brazil's northeast beach capital, election day means no drinking.
The Secret Policeman's Whorehouse
A boat up the Amazon is an excellent way of travelling and meeting people. Merely being there implies an adventurous spirit.
Talkin' About a Revolution
A trip to Belem, capital of the Brazilian state of Para to investigate the recent civil unrest.
Rumble in the Jungle
A shoddy bar the Brazilian jungle is no place for an Englishman as his team takes on the world champs of football.
500 Years of Brazil
The irresistable pull of Brazil to those who have lived there, especially around the country's 500th anniversary.
The Spirit of Carnaval
A fail-proof technique for doing the samba and then applying it at Carnaval.
So This is Carnaval
Carnaval is many things to different people, but it has to be experienced.
Thinking About the Past
Slavery is very much a part of Brazil's history, even if it is a fading memory.
What Is It About Brazil?
Some things that make Brazil unique, both good and bad (but mostly good).
The Blanket Express to Salvador
Salvador has been described as "a Greek salad of cultures, a place of great spirituality". However, it also has a dark past that should never be forgotten.
