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They Draw & Travel: One-of-a-Kind Illustrated Maps

Map in Progress © Magic Madzik Get inspiration for your next trip abroad by studying the amazing illustrated maps on the website They Draw & Travel. The maps on this site aren’t like those found in an atlas, instead each map is one-of-a-kind, highlighting off-the-beaten path sites and activities that are local favorites. A variety [...]

Man Gets Attacked by Monkeys at Brazilian Zoo

Monkey © epsos A man with the sudden urge to get some quality time in with the monkeys at a Brazilian zoo ended up being attacked and having to be treated at the hospital. Monkeys at a Brazilian zoo have attacked and injured a man who swam into their enclosure, saying he wanted to play [...]

Bolivia’s Brackish Hotel de Sal Is Made Entirely from Salt

Hotel de Sal© Valdiney Pimenta If you find ordinary hotels a bit too bland, the Hotel de Sal near Colchani, Bolivia may prove to be a bit more palatable. The entire hotel–from the walls to the toilets–is made from salt. The hotel sits on Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat located in Bolivia. [...]

Photo of the Moment: Road to Nowhere, Brazil

© Eduardo M.

Photo of the Moment: A Quiet Stroll in Valparaiso, Chile

© Rodrigo Ferrari

Photo of the Moment: Street Life in Cartagena, Colombia

© Pedro Szekely

Piranhas Attack 100 at Brazilian Beach

© Marcelo Jorge Vieira Not the best day at the beach for a big crowd last week in Brazil. Authorities in a state in Brazil’s northeast are scrambling to take the fright and the bite off the beach after piranhas sunk their teeth into about 100 beachgoers, UOL Noticias reported. The problem — rather fearsome [...]

Photo of the Moment: Sunset Over Iguazu Falls, Brazil

© SF Brit

A Guide to the World’s Rudest Hand Gestures

Rude Kids ©VMOS When you’re abroad and someone is giving you the thumbs up sign, it may not mean quite what you think it does. Likewise, in Jordan you should avoid inadvertently brushing your nose with your finger—it might lead to some unwanted sexual attention. If you are having trouble translating the international language of [...]

Photo of the Moment: Silence and Stillness, Patagonia

© Davidlohr Bueso

Amazon River on Google Street View

The Amazon © Nao likuza Tired of getting lost on your way to parties in the Amazon? Always turning left at the cow-devouring piranhas when you meant to turn right? Now you’ll have nothing to worry about next time you’re navigating the world’s second longest river, since Google is bringing its famous street view technology [...]

Losing Something in Salvador: How I Recovered After Getting Robbed in Brazil

If you’re going to be pickpocketed or mugged in Brazil, Salvador is likely to be the place. – Lonely Planet (South America on a Shoestring, 2007) Salvador da Bahia is stunning, dipped in more beach than it knows what to do with. Crowded on the southern tip of a peninsula, like water pooling in the [...]

The Coldest Places in the World

Charlotte Pass © flyingpurplemonkeys Summer heat starting to get to you? Crank up the AC, pour yourself an ice cold drink and start planning your vacation to the coldest places on each continent. If you are looking for bone chilling temperatures you might want to pass up Oceania. Australia’s best is a meager -9.4 Fahrenheit [...]

Photo of the Moment: Sunrise at the Pier, Buenos Aires

© Luis Argerich

Photo of the Moment: Mendoza Vineyard Sunset, Buenos Aires

© The Daily Ornellas

10 Cities with the Best Free Attractions

Pike Place Market Seattle, Washington © two gypsy hearts Broke ass budget backpackers can even afford these sites. From Seattle to Hong Kong, AOL Travel has a list of cities with attractions priced just right (free!).

Two Months at the Middle: Looking for Ecuador on the Quilotoa Loop

The fun of the weekly market at Saquisilí began for me around 4:30 AM when a baby sheep fell off the roof of the bus. It dangled, hooves desperately seeking purchase on the smooth glass of my window. I’d watched it (and eleven others) being hauled up, baaaaaing all the way, an hour before, during [...]

Photo of the Moment: On the Way Up, Sao Paulo

© Leonardo Pallotta

Photo of the Moment: On Approach, Rio

© Fly For Fun

Beautifying the Slums of Rio With Giant Murals [Gallery]

Since 2006, Dutch artists Haas&Hahn have been painting the favelas (slums) of Rio with giant murals. The before and after shots are truly amazing.

Photo of the Moment: A Dark View to Cerro de Monserrate, Bogota

© Luz A. Villa

What Not To Do During Your Peru Vacation

You’ve read your guide book. You’ve exhausted Google. You know what you want to see and do during your Peru vacation—you’re ready to pet an alpaca, sip a Pisco, and trek the Andes. But do you know what NOT to do? Here is a list of common mistakes visitors to Peru make. Be a savvy [...]

Photo of the Moment: Dalmatian Enjoying the View in Cotopaxi, Ecuador

© Dusty Doris (Roam the Planet)

Photo of the Moment: Into the Sun, Cartagena

© Luz A. Villa

Photo of the Moment: The Curious Bicyclist, Venezuela

© Bruno C.

Photo of the Moment: Train to Nowhere, Bolivia

© Noemí Galera

Photo of the Moment: Kissing Llamas in Cotopaxi, Ecuador

© Dusty Doris at Roam the Planet

Photo of the Moment: Sunset Watch in Punta Carretas, Uruguay

© Vince Alongi

Photo of the Moment: Overlooking La Paz, Bolivia

© Pedro Szekely

A Gallery from Dakar 2011, South America

The 2011 edition of the Dakar Rally, being held in South America for the third year, is nearly complete, with competitors heading toward the finish line in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sunday, January 16th. This is the 32nd running of the rally, and over 400 Teams are competing in the race with 200 motorcycles and [...]

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