by Sheri de Borchgrave

I've faced down grumpy hippos on safari in Botswana's Okavango, dodged camel spit on a trek in Mongolia, and kept my lunch down on a hurtling dogsled driven by ebullient Lapps. But hanging out with headhunters? Less adrenaline rush, maybe. But creep-out factor? Erk...

I was on the world's third-largest island (a bit over the size of Texas) as part of my visit to Malaysia, which shares Borneo with Indonesia and the entire sultanate of Brunei. And it was a far cry from Ku

Have you missed any of the best of travel series? Check out Peru andMexico City. After our spring trip to Mexico City we were typing in airport codes to see who had affordable fares for our annual Thanksgiving trip and Nicaragua of all places came up. Neither of us had ever been nor do we know anyone else who has travelled there. We took a chance and booked it!

I am so glad we booked our trip to Nicaragua, it was beautiful, remote and not full of tourists. We were able to get a 9 day trip and rea

Recently in Puerto Rico I attended the Saborea (savor), a “culinary extravaganza.” The event is a series of tastings and parties that culminates at Escambron Beach, ocean side under enormous tents. One tent showcased tastings from island chefs and Puerto Rican rum. Yum! The other tent was set up as a food theatre where two chefs had 45 minutes to create their own signature dish that was then judged side by side by a panel. The chefs were either Food Network or Bravo TV stars, or stellar local ta

Catch the premiere of Survivor Nicaragua? Geezers vs. punks -- advantage: punks. Jimmy Johnson gets winded, whoop-de-do; a goofy water-bucket challenge -- and OMG, poor Wendy! Yep, looks like we're in for another action-packed season of hijinks, namecalling, and bungles in the jungle -- this time shot around the beach town of San Juan del Sur, on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast. We didn't really see the actual town in the first episode (the tribal council setting is just a set, I'm told), and who know

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Arenal Volcano, one of the most famous destinations of Costa Rica, is known for its volcanic history and landscape as well as being a great destination for a relaxing holiday.

Of course, the volcanic landscape is not barren than other destinations, but the geology of the Arenal Volcano has its own unparalleled natural beauty. To take in all that the Arenal Volcano has to offer, a tour by horse, hiking or car will give you the best opportunities to see what s

It’s not often that the tiny Central American country of Honduras steals its way onto the outside world’s front pages. But most of the turmoil surrounding the June 28 ouster of overreaching president Manuel Zelaya seems to be roiling more outside the country than inside, in places like Caracas, Managua, and even Washington DC. Most Hondurans, by contrast, seem relieved by recent events, and it’s been largely business as usual within the country, including its growing tourism industry. In my opin

(via Hg2) If the words “Dubai resort” make you think of gleaming highrises and artificial islands, then Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa will astound you. This ultra-chic eco-resort is tucked into the billowing dunes of Dubai’s largest nature preserve, and since it offers the only lodgings in that protected area, you get to enjoy 87 square miles (225 sq. km) of your own personal desert. Al Maha is an encampment supposedly built in Bedouin style — but let's face it, no real nomad sheiks ever had the b

Antarctica is one of those places where history fuels a desire to step on those grounds where early explorers left their footprints and perhaps even their souls. Thus, most of the guests on board of the Plancius, owned by Oceanwide Expeditions, had perhaps not in equal measure, exploration and adventure in mind by joining an expedition to South Georgia and Antarctica. The two days spend at sea from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia, already prepared us for a journey that would be more of a p

Why is it every so often we long to be spending time 'away from it all'?

Sure the pressures of modern life can be exacting on our system, but a good weekend usually sorts that stress out. To really get away from it all because something in you says "OK, time for a break" means more than getting away from the daily stresses of our lives - its a re-connecting to that part of ourselves which needs recharging. In a space that supports it, nature.

Whether that be a holiday on some tropical Island,

Steven Zwerink

Giant marine turtles are truly one of nature's most moving miracles throughout their life cycles - babies hatch from beach sands and endure a frantic rush to the ocean before being devoured by ravenous, swooping sea birds, growing up in the ocean, then the females instinctively finding their way by back thousands of kilometres to their birth beaches to lay eggs, thus keeping this amazing cycle in motion. And Central America is one of the world's premier regions to witness this

Mostly modern in its architecture, New Zealand's biggest urban area (pop. 1.7 million), is set amid a gorgeous landscape and offers a cosmopolitan mix of culture, a spot of history, dining, shoppinardg, nightlife, and plenty of great attractions in the greater region, including vineyards, beaches, and adventure on its surrounding waters. If you're planning a visit here, you can be sure of dozens of activities to make it a memorable one. Here are seven of the most exciting when you visit the "Ci

Adalberto Hernandez Vega

Holidays in Honduras are truly economical and holds a wide range of beautiful places to see and do, including Mayan ruins, jungle adventure and ecotourism, Caribbean isles, and lively towns and cities. Here are its top highlights:

Copán

Dating back to around 100 AD, the capital of a powerful dynasty during the Mayan Classical period, ruling much of the surrounding area, is one of the Mayan world's greatest archaeological sites (top) because though while it's far