An Interview with Robin Hanbury-Tenison

Robin Hanbury-Tenison speaks about some of the issues facing Brazil in the lead-up to the Olympic Games in 2016.

Christmas Traditions in Latin America

Forget reindeers, snow and roaring fires. A Latin American Christmas is a sunnier yet equally jolly affair of local and Catholic traditions.

Amazon River Dolphin

The Amazon River dolphin is a freshwater dolphin that inhabits the waterways of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers in South America.

House-sitting: the lowdown

Free accommodation, local living, home comforts and house-sitting sounds like a winning idea. But what do you need to know before saying yes?

Palm Oil in Guatemala, a Disturbing Series of Events

The recent death of an environmental activists has highlighted the deeply unsettling nature of palm oil production in Guatemala and the big businesses that pursue it.

Beefing up the Veggie Options in Buenos Aires

A guide to some of the hippest and steak-free eateries in Buenos Aires for vegetarians and anyone seeking healthy alternatives.

Hiring a Car in Latin America

Unpredictable buses, changing timetables and missed connections can make the prospect of renting a car very appealing. But is it worth it?

5 Neat Facts about the Spanish Language

Thinking about learning Spanish? Find out some fascinating aspects of the language and get inspired to learn!

Beating Travel Sickness

Long bus trips, hairy mountain roads, choppy seas? For the travel sick-prone, amazing adventures can come at a price so try these remedies.

Cool Railway Journeys in Latin America

Rainforests, canyons, prisoner trains, cloud forests and feats of engineering - train travel in Latin America has plenty going on.