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Wildlife of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula
22 years had passed since I last set foot on the Osa Peninsula but I can still recall the overwhelming sense of adventure it brought, along with incredible sounds, and wildlife sightings the area is famous for. I was glad however on my return visit in May, not to have to repeat my waist high wade ac... Read more»
Report: Eclipse and astronomy tour to Mexico
Earlier this year I returned to Mexico (after an absence of some years) with a group of Oxford and Cambridge alumni. The main purpose of our visit was the 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse, which crossed Mexico and the US. Cloud cover predictions suggested that Torreón, a small city in the Coahuila s... Read more»
Off the beaten track in Central America
In April I was invited to attend a trade event in El Salvador, and luckily I was able to take advantage of the opportunity and explore a bit more of Central America while there.Having only visited this part of Latin America once before on a trip to Costa Rica, on this trip I was taken aback by just... Read more»
Report: Astronomy and wine tour to Argentina
In 2020 a total solar eclipse passed over Argentine (and Chilean) Patagonia, and had it not been for the pandemic a small group of Oxbridge alumni would have been there to see it. Several of those who had signed up for that trip were still enthusiastic about Argentina so we designed a tour focusing... Read more»
Elliot visits Costa Rica
When I was invited to visit a selection of luxury lodges in Costa Rica I couldn't have been happier, as this is a country that I had long wanted to visit. With its unbeatable biodiversity, varied landscapes, and the ever-important conservation and environmental efforts that are becoming increasingl... Read more»
My first Galapagos cruise
Recently I spent 3 weeks discovering the mainland of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos had long been on my 'must see' list and was one of those places that I had very high hopes for. Luckily I was not disappointed and was blown away by the whole experience. Here is a short summary of... Read more»
Sue riding in Latin America and the Brazilian Pantanal
There is some wonderful riding in South America and, as a keen rider, I have jumped at every opportunity and been lucky to have ridden throughout the continent. The rides in Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and, most recently, Brazil have all been very special, quite different and unique. Riding f... Read more»
A Brief History of Easter Island
I was fascinated by the history of Easter Island (or Rapa Nui) on my recent visit and thought it might be useful to compile a few facts. The island is so very different to mainland Chile, with a distinctly Polynesian culture that developed in virtual isolation over many centuries. The remote island... Read more»