Boycott Products Tested on Animals

We must use of purchasing power to spare millions of animals from cruel and unnecessary animal experiments. Choose cruelty-free companies and products and start shopping with a clear conscience.

The Nicaraguan Canal - Friend or Foe?

450 years after it was first proposed the Nicaragua Canal looks like it may be about to go ahead. A much needed economic boost or an environmental and humanitarian disaster waiting to happen?

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) solves many of the most frustrating issues related to using the internet abroad and is a useful tool for travellers.

Plaza de Mayo

The moving sight of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, seeking answers about their missing children during the Dirty War, is a Buenos Aires must.

The Best Coffee in the World

An overview of Latin American coffee on a country by country basis, including renowned coffee producing countries such as Brazil and Colombia.

Volunteering with Kids

Not sure if volunteering with kids is for you? Find out how you can help in ways you might not have considered.

Latin America Reading List: History

Several personal and scholarly histories which make valuable pre-trip reading. Some up front reading and research can make your time abroad a significantly deeper experience.

The Concept of Time

One thing you should look out for when travelling and volunteering abroad is how different cultures have an entirely different concept of time.

Five Foods to try in Ecuador

Five of the best, most unique dishes to try while visiting Ecuador.

Peru's Environmental Legislation is Steeped in History

Changes to environmental legislation in Peru poses serious questions for the future and survival of areas of natural beauty in Latin America, as it threatens to continue a cycle which began long ago.