Inagua, The Caribbean Outback

A surprising little gem, Inagua is the southernmost island in the oft-visited Bahamas. We're told that the "last cruise ships here were the Nina, Pinta and the Santa Maria" - so if you want to get away from the crowds, this may be the place to visit. It's also home to the world's largest population of West Indian Flamingos and more than 140 other bird species, a protected sea turtle sanctuary, white-sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and a fascinating solar salt production industry. ...

Navigating Ecuador from the Andes to the Amazon

Trish Sare founded her company, Bike Hike Adventures, in 1994 "to bring together like-minded active people with a passion for cultural exploration and physically rewarding travel."  Join her this year in Ecuador as she leads you on a journey from the Andes to the Amazon.  Ecuador’s rich history, forming as it did the northern part of the mythologically rich and formidable Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1533, provides a lushly beautiful and magical backdrop ...

February, 2007 Photo Contest

Where Was This Photo Taken? Can you guess the name and location of this famous Asian torii gate? Here's a hint- when the tide comes in and submerges the base, the entire gate appears to float. Last Month's Winner Congratulations to Juan Luna Kelser, who correctly named the location of the photo we ran in our January issue. As Juan said, "This is the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan with a partial view of the Calzada de los Muertos and the picture was taken from the ...