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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.

USA

View with no room

Negotiating the Panama Canal is not for the faint-hearted mariner, writes Louise Goldsbury.

Costa Rica

Eyes on the jungle, head in the clouds

Birds, beasts, beauty — there's too much wonder to keep up with in Costa Rica, writes John Borthwick.

Map of Central America

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