Travel Stories and Pictures from Americas

Antigua and Barbuda
A natural harbour in the south of Antigua, English Harbour is the only operating Georgian harbour in the world, ... [more]
Argentina
A roadtrip through the heartland of San Luís province takes you to remains of ancient cultures, rock art, an ... [more]
Bahamas
Nassau has been the centre of activity in the Bahamas for centuries, and its long history is reflected in the ... [more]
Barbados
Exploring the interior of Barbados can bring you unexpected treasures: green, hilly landscapes, old signal towers, ... [more]
Belize
Idyllic specks of land emerging from the sea offer perfect spots of relaxation, including snorkeling and diving ... [more]
Bolivia
The trains which once transported the contents of mines to the Pacific, are now forever parked on tracks outside ... [more]
Brazil
If you're looking for an escape of the seemingly endless concrete jungle of São Paulo, Pico do Jaraguá ... [more]
Canada
For exploring some truly spectacular scenery, Jasper and Banff National Parks offer a sheer endless array of roads, ... [more]
Chile
Wild and windswept, Torres del Paine is a paradise for hikers; you feel humble facing massive mountains soaring ... [more]
Colombia
A dodgy neighbourhood turned into a hip one in a short time: Getsemaní now is a lively neighbourhood with lovely ... [more]
Costa Rica
A gem in the capital city of Costa Rica, the National Theatre is a convincing example of a dedication to fine ... [more]
Cuba
Havana is an open-air museum for vintage American cars, which are not just parked, but also drive around the streets ... [more]
Dominica
Hidden in the thick rainforest of nature island Dominica, the Boiling Lake makes for an extraordinary experience ... [more]
Dominican Republic
The walk through the forest is nice in itself; the reward is marvelous: the Limón waterfall is an exciting destination ... [more]
Ecuador
A high altitude lake in a dormant volcano in a dramatic setting: if this is not enough reason to go to Quilotoa ... [more]
El Salvador
Probably the most attractive town of El Salvador, romantic Suchitoto has colourful houses with balconies, cobble-stone ... [more]
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Various kinds of penguins and other birds, as well as desolate beaches make a short hike on Carcass Island well ... [more]
Grenada
Getting there is part of the fun; especially the hike to Honeymoon Falls is a challenge that will make you wet. ... [more]
Guatemala
This scenic lake in Guatemala was the scene of a spectacular solar eclipse just as we happened to travel through ... [more]
Guyana
Often dubbed the Land of Six Peoples, Guyana has a very rich ethnic population which can be seen at all times ... [more]
Haiti
A major building on top of a mountain, Citadelle la Ferrière is a prime example of an enormous effort with huge ... [more]
Honduras
Just half an hour from Utila itself, the Utila Keys offer beaches, tiny islands, a village built on two islands ... [more]
Jamaica
Here, he was born, here, he will rest for eternity, with his mother and half-brother. The Bob Marley Mausoleum ... [more]
Mexico
Renaissance, Gothic and Art Nouveau all blended into one remarkable building: the Palacio Postal stands out in ... [more]
Netherlands Antilles
From white Arashi beach, you can leave the crowds of Aruba behind by walking to the northwest point of the island, ... [more]
Nicaragua
The sandy beaches, the laid back atmosphere, the underwater world, the remoteness, the different atmosphere from ... [more]
Panama
Considered to be the oldest still functioning church in the Americas, the richly decorated Basilica Menor Santiago ... [more]
Paraguay
Housed in the very facility used for torture and killing government opponents, the Museo de las Memorias is a ... [more]
Peru
A curious collection of both marvellous ancient relics of (pre-)Colombian cultures and erotic ceramics, the Larco ... [more]
Puerto Rico
A prominent landmark of San Juan, the fort that once defended this important outpost of the Spanish conquistadores ... [more]
Saint Kitts and Nevis
For the most spectacular coastline of St Kitts, head south, where you can find wild coastal views alongside attractive ... [more]
Saint Lucia
A fun walk from Gros Islet, Pigeon Island is actually a peninsula and can be explored in a couple of hours, with ... [more]
Saint Martin
A steep walk from the streets of Marigot takes you up to the ruins of this small fort which once defended the ... [more]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
For the quintessential Caribbean beach, Tobago Cays are the place to go - white sand, incredible shades of blue ... [more]
Suriname
After renting a bike, I cycled through the suburbs of Paramaribo until I reached the pilgrim destination of Weg ... [more]
Trinidad & Tobago
The island of Tobago offers some of the most beautiful tropical beaches available around the world, white, with ... [more]
United States
Majestic mountains with snow and ice rising from a green valley floor: the Grand Tetons are a true spectacle to ... [more]
Uruguay
A perfect place to get some peace at the seaside in Uruguay, La Pedrera offers beaches, rock formations on which ... [more]
Venezuela
In the middle of the Venezuelan jungle, Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world - but the trip to reach ... [more]

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