Guide to Volunteer Fees

There is a good reason why some voluntary organisations in Central and South America charge international volunteers a small participation fee.

Lariam: Should you, shouldn't you?

Mefloquine, better known as Lariam, is one of several anti-malarial drugs prescribed to travellers, but it's not without controversy.

Gente de Bien

Gente de bien directed by Franco Lolli is the first significant Colombian feature film to be released in the UK since Maria Full of Grace.

Inside the Páramo

Get a glimpse of the páramo, an important and unsung alpine ecosystem in the South American Andes.

Benefits of Environmental Volunteering

The benefits of environmental volunteering overseas are numerous and here are some of the main points to consider with particular reference to Latin America.

Planning the Inca Trail

Search for 'Inca Trail' and the results come snowballing. With so many options, prices and companies, we help to simplify the initial stages.

Volunteering in Tropical Climates

Never lived in a tropical climate before? Here are some tips to get you started.

Sugar - Leaving a Bitter Taste in Nicaragua

Sugar is one of Nicaragua's biggest exports, accounting for 5% of GDP in 2013. It is also thought to be the cause of over 10,000 premature deaths in the country so are Nicaragua's rural poor paying the ultimate price for economic growth?

The Uncontacted Tribes of the Amazon

The Amazon is home to more uncontacted tribes, those who've had no contact with the outside world, than anywhere else on the planet.

Latin America Reading List: Poetry

Reading some Latin American poetry is a great way to get acquainted with the politics and spirit of the region.