Chip Albright is a Van Wert, Ohio, native who has been traveling the world for over four years and is currently over halfway through his quest to bike the Americas from north to south. We caught up with Chip via email in Baja, Mexico, on his way north toward the U.S. border after over a year in the saddle.  Read More →

In Colombia (and only Colombia) there is a sport that has become the national past time. Think part darts, part horseshoes, and the most important part: gunpowder. Originally called “Turmequé” (for the town where it started more than 500 years ago) it is now more popularly known as “Tejo” (the Spanish name for the metal discus used).  Read More →

Nothing ruins a good trip like a bout of diarrhea, nausea, feeling totally exhausted, feverish, and in no mood for anything but bed! Waterborne illness is one of the leading sources of health problems for travelers, and can have serious immediate consequences and after-effects for months. One water-quality expert offers his advice.  Read More →

No matter what country you’re from and how experienced a traveler you are, the bottom line is you probably need to get some immunizations before you do any traveling to developing countries. We asked our adventure friends around the world what they thought and below are their recommendations for travel to South America.  Read More →

The Amazon River and its surrounding jungle can be a seemingly inhospitable place—with anacondas, piranhas, and electric eels being just a few of the characters you might meet along the way. But for 26-year-old Helen Skelton, the Amazon River is her home of choice for the next several weeks as she attempts to be the first woman to kayak the river.  Read More →

From a 12-year-old perspective, here are the top five best destinations for a family vacation.  Read More →

Heavy rains and mudslides around Machu Picchu have knocked out thousands of homes and stranded hundreds of tourists. CNN is reporting that up to seven people have died, while the U.S. State Department posted an alert yesterday that landslides throughout the Sacred Valley have blocked routes in and out of Cusco. The Peruvian government is coordinating a rescue effort to airlift stranded locals and tourists.  Read More →

From the Atacama Desert in the North to Chiloé Island in the South, Chile has unimaginable diversity of culture, history, and stunning scenery packed in its 160 km wide strip of land. If you are looking for sunshine in February and springtime in November, Chile is the place to be. Here are five of the best places to visit the country via bicycle.  Read More →