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For such a tiny country, Belize has a startling diversity of people, places, and ecosystems. Inside the guide, you'll ride shotgun with Terry in his rented pick-up as he encount...

The festive, historical city of Cartagena with its glorious beaches, vibrant culture, emergence as a major convention destination in South America, and the Old City (UNESCO Worl...

Did you know that a boozing American general played a huge role in the shaping of Costa Rica's history? Read the story of how Costa Rica was born and bred. This compact g...

Come take a tour of the least visited region of Thailand, Loei Province and the Dansai Valley in the northeast. Loei features starry skies, mesmerizing temples, national parks,...

Read about the emergence of Nicaragua as both tourist and retirement destination. Chock full of information about the country's unspoiled natural beauty - beaches, lakes, volcan...

Fortaleza overcomes its sometimes flaky business contacts with beautiful beaches, exotic women, great food, and a boisterous nightlife rivaling any city. Europeans are coming in...

Care to go far off the beaten track and explore the world's largest island? The only country on Earth that has no prisons? The ice may be melting, but there's still plenty o...

Not exactly the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but the hill tribes are colorful in their own right, each with its own distinct culture, customs, and costumes. Some of Thaila...

There is more to Pattaya than just the bawdy nightlife. Tantalizing temples, nature parks, water sports, botanical gardens, and international cuisine complement the beautiful ba...

Since July 2008 I have been on long term sabbatical with my family in a small town in East AfricaThis e-book documents our (very different) experiences. 121 pages with over 100...

Like a Colorado mountain village without the snow, Boquete, Panama beguiles with jaw-dropping vistas, scenic rivers, frequent rainbows, and a thriving ex-pat community. This...

Panama prospers like few Latin American countries, with its Canal as the vortex of international shipping and trade. But it's also a land of rare beauty, the only place on Earth...

Take a ride to the quiet side of Bangkok, where life proceeds relatively undisturbed by the urban mayhem across the river, just minutes away. Thonburi has its own allure of...

Starting at big, bustling, sweaty Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), with its dichotomy of free wheeling modernization and local tradition, the guide sends you on retreat to the idyllic...