The Burgeoning Mountain Bike Industry in Post-Soviet Georgia
During the years I’ve lived in Southern California, mountain biking has become one of my favorite activities. I love the thrill of bouncing over dirt in the open air and I’m sp
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An Amazon Adventure on the Upper Suriname River
“Are you sure there are no piranhas in the water,” I ask Reino Soebu, a guide from Knini Paati River Resort, as we stand atop a large boulder in the middle of the Suriname Rive
Extreme Adventure in Bolivia: Mountain Biking Death Road
Whoa. Who knew Bolivia would be such a wild adventure? Before my recent visit I truly had no idea how different the country is from the rest of South America nor what an abundanc
Indigenous Hike and Homestay in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real
The ground sinks beneath our feet, giving slighting before springing back like a sponge of the Andes. The earth grows more damp and bog- like as we approach Chiar Cota, a small lak
Where I Stayed in Bolivia: MET Hotel La Paz
Arriving to Bolivia isn’t easy. For one thing, there are no direct flights to the isolated South American country and most connecting flights arrive at odd times. For another, th
La Paz on Foot: Exploring the Urban Sights of Bolivia on a Walking Tour of La Paz
The gondola takes off from the station and we slowly soar up through the sky. The urban scene that unfolds in La Paz, Bolivia is unlike anything I’ve seen during my vast travels
Chatham Bay, the Hidden Caribbean Resort Set in a Private Cove
The first sound that greets me as I’m roused from a deep slumber is a lullaby of ocean waves. The gentle crash of water on sand lulled me to sleep last night as well, and here it
My Five Favorite Experiences in Barbados
I’ll be honest, my first impressions of Barbados were rather bleak. Compared to other Caribbean islands like St. Lucia and Dominica that set my heart on fire with their rugged
Budget Guide to Antigua’s English Harbor, the Yacht Capital of the Caribbean
“I think I’m the only person here not affiliated with boats,” I say to an Irish sailor on the Caribbean island of Antigua. “You’re probably right,R