Central America
World
Step into the line of fire
Louise Southerden lives dangerously on a series of tours for vulcanologists and other lovers of lava.
Central America
Riders in the storm
The ultimate cross-country challenge takes Lance Richardson on a two-wheel adventure from the Pacific to the Caribbean.
Avoid
The world's 10 deadliest cities
Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer Living in Latin America, it seems, can be hazardous to your health.
Costa Rica
Cute overload: the sloth sanctuary
Life is sweet once the gates open at Costa Rica's sloth sanctuary, one of few in the world specialising in the study of these famously sedentary and solitary mammals.
Photo galleries
Nicaragua Poetry Festival
Celebrations in Granada, Nicaragua mark the 9th International Poetry Festival honoring Nicaraguan poet, priest and former Nicaragua's Culture Minister, Ernesto Cardenal.
Photos
Cutest creatures: baby sloths
The Costa Rica Sloth Sanctuary was founded in 1992 by a Costa Rican named Luis Arroyo and his US wife, Judy Avey.
Travellers Tips
The Tripologist
What's the best way to take money overseas?
The Tripologist There is no one answer that fits every traveller in every situation, but a few general rules will work most of the time.
Tripologist
Tripologist: SIM-ple fix for iPads overseas
Michael Gebicki What is the best data SIM card for my iPad while I'm travelling overseas?
