Ritual and politics in the heart of Polynesia: Raiatea
“And here is my bedroom and my wardrobe.” With a sweeping motion Bill, our guide, opens the sliding door and …
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Almost paradise: Backpacking Bora Bora and Maupiti
Small palm-thatched bungalows are standing on stilts about 60 cm over the water, linked by a wooden footpath. Beneath, the …
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Easter on the Island
The modern church building is filled to the last seat. Congregation members who could not get a place inside are …
From Puerto Natales (Chile) to Bariloche (Argentina) in 54 hours
When we enjoyed three days on the Navimag Ferry sailing to Southern Chile, we did not imagine how difficult and …
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From O to W – trekking the Torres del Paine Circuit
High above Lago Paine, the Patagonian wind hits: A particularly strong gust sweeps us off our feet and into the …
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At the end of the world: a visit to Ushuaia
“What a hot day!” Margarita, who is driving us from Ushuaia to visit the Estancia Harberton, takes off her red …
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The Navimag Ferry: 3 days on the Evangelistas
“Dear passengers! Your attention please! We would like to inform you that now is the right moment to take the …
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Taking the milk bus to the mountains: Cocuy hiking
“Si Señora, and a pound of cheese.” The shop assistant takes one of the big round pieces of soft local …
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Around the Darien Gap: a crossing by boat
At 8:30 am, the ground staff at the domestic airport in Panama City still struggles with the Monday morning sleepiness. …
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A backpackers’ guide to the Panama Canal
They have cut a broad passageway into the dense vegetation. From above it looks like a busy highway, the cargo …
