Category: Latin America

The island of Chiloé on the northern fringes of Patagonia serves visitors a large portion of the biodiversity for which Chile is famous. And it’s also the only place on earth where both Humboldt and Magellan penguins nest together.

Chile’s tremendous size poses a challenge for tourists. In this article, I focus on tips for a stay in the capital, Santiago, and things to see in or near the city.

You’ve seen them on the Netflix series, ‘Money Heist.’ And in countless social media photos. But do the San Blas islands live up to the hype? Read about the pros and cons of my sailing charter to the San Blas archipelago off the coast of Panama.

Any visitor to Panama is likely to spot indigenous Guna women. Their brightly colored clothes—and the distinctive bead sleeves they wear on their arms and legs—are eye-catching. But the cloth molas they sew by hand and sell will fascinate you.

Panama and its famous canal have been in the news a lot lately. Learn why, and discover fascinating facts about the canal’s significance, history, and operations. I also share tips for planning a visit—either on your own or with a guide.

I take prudent steps to stay safe while traveling and mitigate risks as best I can. But sometimes fate and luck play a role, as they did when a strange series of events saved me from a terror attack in South America.

Costa Rica is renowned for its biodiversity and conservation efforts. With 30+ national parks and wildlife refuges, it’s hard to decide where to begin your explorations. I have the answer for you— and included some photos to inspire your next visit.

How a blog post about stolpersteine in Prague revealed the lingering effects of Argentina’s “dirty war” — and the plight of 30,000 missing adults, teenagers, and infants.

Costa Rica is a travel hot spot. It’s no wonder, with surprises like this one… and now’s the time of year to be on the lookout!