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A Fresh Look at Costa Rica – Central America
Costa Rica remains a great place to retire to or invest in. This article by Andrew Mastrandonas describes the benefits of considering Costa Rica for retirement, a second home and/or investment.
Ciudad Perdida: A True Story – Colombia, South America
Forty-three year old John Parry attempts a thrilling trek to the Lost City in Colombia – he lives, but…
Hostel Fire – Launceston,Tasmania, Australia
Anna Lincoln woke up at four in the morning to learn that her hostel was on fire.
Chinglish: Language of the Heart – China, Asia
Author, Olga Leskiw-Suzuki, is "lost in translation", but finds that is part of the joy of the journey.
Great White Sharks Face Off with a Monster – Isla Guadalupe, Mexico
The water roiled as foot-high fins sliced the surface like a knife through cerulean silk. It was a perfect day for a dive – and for a shark sighting – for Jenna Robbins and her cage mates.
Is This Illness Going To Send Me Home? – Healthcare on the Road
Tara Holeman suggests a few strategies for coping if a serious illness strikes on the road. No need to freak out – there may be a silver lining.
Learning Spanish in Xela, Guatemala – Central America
Learning Spanish in Guatemala is popular. Alex Welsh studied in Xela, the place to go if you want to remain fairly off-the-trail.
Defying Death (and Stereotypes) in Israel – Middle East
Jennifer Green realizes there's much more to Israel that the images we see on the nightly news.
Sahara Crossing – Africa
Minefields, freight trains, moonlit truck rides and Mauritanian tea were some of the rich ingredients in Rachel Napoli’s Sahara crossing.
Shaolin, The Kingdom of Kung Fu – Henan, China, Asia
Photojournalist, Jon Smith, goes inside China's legendary martial arts schools at Shaolin Si.
Europe: Step by Step – El Camino de Santiago, Spain, Europe
Join Stephen A. Bugno and many pilgrims as they travel the road to Santiago de Compostela through northern Spain by foot, a centuries old pilgrimage.
Sí Señor, Will That Be Testicles Or Head? – Oaxaca, Mexico, North America
Alvin Starkman thinks travelers to Oaxaca should not miss the opportunity to eat barbecued goat. Get invited to a fiesta, and witness the pomp and ceremony of its preparation in an in-ground oven.
Top Ten Things To Take When You Move To Your New Teaching Job Abroad
Over the last decade Kelly Blackwell has moved more than seven times. Get her top 10 list of things you must take with you when you’re going overseas to teach.
Escape from Thailand to China – Asia
Olga Leskiw-Suzuki escaped the heat of Thailand, only to be afflicted with the China Syndrome.
Hey Mister: Wanna Ride A Camel? – Giza, Egypt, Africa
Greg Rodgers manages to survive irritable camels, bad shisha and uniformed officials for one month in Egypt.
A Single Step Towards Vagabonding
Greg Rodgers shares his escape from the corporate wasteland and his transformation into a newbie vagabond.
Don’t be a Chicken: Take the Bus in Central America
Nathan Richards pays homage to the mighty Chicken Bus – for entertainment, anxiety and exhilaration – in equal measure.
Santiago de Compostela: A Journey on Foot Across Northern Spain – Europe
Cristi Farrell had no idea that a month-long trip to Spain would cause her to quit her job, wander aimlessly across several continents two years later – and become a writer.
First Impressions of Kabul – Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia
Have you ever been somewhere that has the power to change your life completely? Stephanie Roberts discovers that Afghanistan is one of those places.
Beijing: Where the Streets Are Paved with People – Beijing, China, Asia
Want to explore Beijing? Tor Brierley explains why you should leave the cliches and pre-conceptions at the airport.
My First Skiing Lesson Just Outside Reno – Reno, Nevada, USA
A Military Monday in Cartagena – Cartagena, Colombia, South America
Kristin Mock found herself in the middle of a country's revolution.
Mexican Venice: Xochimilco – Mexico City, Mexico, North America
Christine Wuthrich found a bit of Venice and a strange sight in Xochimilco, Mexico City.
Pure Pachinko: A look into Japan’s Favorite Pass Time – Japan, Asia
Pachinko is as much a part of modern Japanese culture as sushi and sake, but what's it all about? Grab your smokes, head for the bright lights and find out with Dan Murphy.