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Pakistan, the Surreal – Asia
Almost one year from the devastating 2005 earthquake, Azad Kashmir was still struggling to recover. Tim Tulloch sees the event, the aftermath and Pakistan with the help of Kashmiri friends.
How to be a Taxi Driver in Saigon – Vietnam, Asia
A tongue-in-cheek look at the methods and means of taxi drivers in Saigon by Graham Price.
An Impossible Battle against the Patagonian Wind – Argentina, South America
On her first ever bicycle tour, Melanie Butchers did something a guidebook said was "impossible".
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.