Showing titles in Central & South America

"Cultural anecdotes, along with a cast of well-developed characters, create a memorable tale examining our differences and the commonalities that unite us all. 5 Stars!" -Gail Ward Olmsted, author of Landscape of a Marriage Set in the steamy equatorial rain forest of Nicaragua, Tropical Depression tells a poignant, touchingly funny tale of a young couple, Lupe and Ascensión Guzman, who, after being deported from the United States, have returned to their jungle village of Krukrulitos at the foot of the percolating volcano Momotombo. Here they struggle to readjust to life under one roof with...

El Salvador has so much to offer that it's hard to know where to start. 'Take the Kids Along' - El Salvador makes your trip easy with tons of important information:Find Unique Family Friendly Hotels What to See and Do for the Family Where to See Tons of Wildlife and Have Personal Encounters Travel Like a Local - Find Secret Attractions Your Kids Will LoveFreebies and Great Deals for the Whole FamilyTry Local and Traditional El Salvadorian Food and RestaurantsHelpful Maps of each areaGreat Images to Know Where You Are goingPlus so much more! Traveling with younger kids is also challenging, ...

Unlock the secrets of Central America's hidden gem with "Expat Guide: El Salvador." This comprehensive guide equips you with all the essentials to start your expat journey in a country known for its rich cultural tapestry, lush landscapes, and welcoming locals. From surfing along El Salvador's stunning coastline to exploring ancient Mayan ruins, the country offers a diverse range of experiences that go beyond its small geographical size. Your transition to life in El Salvador starts here with in-depth information on the country's legal framework, including visa options, work permits, and ...

Considering a fresh start in Nicaragua? Look no further than 'Expat Guide: Nicaragua' for your one-stop resource. This comprehensive guide takes you through every facet of expat life, from understanding the emotional journey that comes with relocating, to the practical necessities that will set you up for success in this stunning Central American country. Dive into the complexities of legal requirements, including visa options, work permits, and property ownership, all tailored for newcomers to Nicaragua. Get a grasp on healthcare, offering insights into the Nicaraguan medical system, ...

Maya Warwick thought she had a grip on Paradise with its cobblestone streets, colorful bougainvillea, and sunsets perfumed with rain and jasmine, until Roberto Carvajal—an enigmatic figure from the past—stepped back into her life and enlisted her to untangle Jax Wakefield’s romantic mess. When Jax dies suddenly, Maya discovers her internet romance has global undercurrents of fraud, betrayal, extortion, and menace. Maya’s search for the truth pulls her into a world of entertaining, entitled, and clueless expats living in a tangled web of land scams, corruption, money laundering, ...

With a destination loosely defined as the rest of the world, Mary and her husband Tom leave family, friends and successful careers for a multi-year sailing voyage. As the voyage takes her farther and farther from her traditional support systems, her world becomes more and more defined by forces outside her control. Mary's travels through often uncharted island communities, provides a compelling metaphor for a journey of self-discovery.

Step into a world of rich history, colorful markets, and breathtaking landscapes with "Expat Guide: Guatemala." This all-encompassing guide is your ticket to a life well-lived in one of Central America's most captivating countries. Known for its Mayan heritage, volcanic landscapes, and diverse ecosystems, Guatemala offers expats a chance to experience life in a culturally rich and geographically varied setting. Making a successful move to another country involves meticulous planning and in-depth understanding, both of which are covered comprehensively in this guide. Navigate the crucial ...

Thoughtful incursions into the nature of Panamanian culture. Not your typical travel guide -- although useful tips, destination descriptions and tourist suggestions abound. Topics include: sexual customs, environmental problems, the disparity between rich and poor, purchasing real estate, Easter and other bloody holidays, orthodox synagogues, dogs, crime, and How Things Work in Panama. This is an excellent companion to travel guides to Panama. It provides insights, analysis and information about the culture, customs and habits of the people in Central America.

Greater Than a Tourist: Córdoba Argentina by Matias Halac offers the inside scoop on Córdoba. Most travel audiobooks tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

A journey through the unique land of the Maya and Aztecs. Accompanied by a speaker, begin your journey in Mexico City. The vibrant metropolis with numerous monuments, such as the Templo Mayor, is the starting point of the 7-day trip. Mexico City, Xochimilco, Acapulco, Palenque, Agua Azul, Uxmal, Merida, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cancun, Chapala, Tonala, Tequilla and Copper Canyon.

Die Geschichte einer abenteuerlichen Reise kreuz und quer über den südamerikanischen Kontinent. In einem 4x4-Van, den wir unbesehen online gekauft und in Buenos Aires übernommen haben. Der Plan? Es gab keinen. Die Sümpfe im Norden Argentiniens, baden im Atlantik und Pazifik, die Atacama Wüste in Chile, die Pinguine auf der Peninsula Valdes und das Ende der Welt in Tierre del Fuego, Feuerland. Das alles haben wir gemacht und noch viel mehr erlebt. Zwar klappte nicht alles und manchmal auch das Auto zusammen, aber es wurde eine unvergessliche Reise mit Sehnsuchtspotenzial.

Laura Pariani è andata per la prima volta a 15 anni in Argentina e in Patagonia, in un viaggio folgorante alla ricerca di un nonno che si era trasferito là. Su questo palinsesto i ritorni si sono accumulati come fonte inesauribile di scoperte di sé e della vita. Nella sua Patagonia il paesaggio del Fin del Mundo è segnato dalle ferite immedicabili dello sterminio indio. C'è uno spaesante contrasto tra la "discrezione dei manufatti umani", spesso definiti "arrugginiti", e la "densa vitalità" della natura.

Mientras arremolinas tu Malbec argentino rojo violáceo en tu copa y disfrutás de su aroma profundo, sabor afrutado y textura suave en tu paladar, sería fácil pensar que todo siempre ha estado bien en el mundo. Un éxito entre la crítica, un goleador en las calificaciones de la competencia internacional, la uva de exportación de vino líder del quinto productor de vino más grande del mundo y una fiesta anual dedicada el 17 de abril, el Malbec tiene calidad de estrella. Pero su presencia refinada y resplandeciente en tu copa bien podría no haberlo sido nunca.

Eat Like a Local: Argentina by author Nicolas W. Velez offers an inside scoop on some of the best restaurants Argentina has to offer. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this audiobook will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Costa Rica ist ein faszinierendes Land in Zentralamerika, umgeben von Nicaragua und Panama, ein Natur-Paradies zwischen zwei Ozeanen. Faszinierende Natur, Lebensfreude und koloniale Geschichte auf der Insel und der Landbrücke zwischen Nord- und Südamerika. Costa Rica ist sicher eines der schönsten Länder der Welt.

Golf resorts - it's a niche for a group that knows what it wants. What they want is golf, so the Nicols have devoted minutes of attention to yardage and par, green fees, and special course features for hundreds of golf courses in Mexico. Included are Cancún, Yucatan, Baja Sur, Cabo San Lucas, and beyond. But there are other facets to consider as well, because the point here is to take a vacation, a golf vacation where you get to luxuriate in your scenic vistas, eat your sumptuous meals, and play your 18 holes, too.

Let’s just start with the obvious: Belize is hot. Like sweat-dripping-down-your-back-into-your-buttcrack hot. The kind of hot where wearing clothes feels like a personal insult from the sun. So naturally, I thought, what better place to get naked? Hi, I’m Kristin—spiritual Democrat, hopeless romantic, full-time nudist, and part-time mosquito magnet. You may remember me from my Costa Rican naked escapades involving jungle mushrooms, sunburned nipples, and a man named Andrés who ruined me (in a good way) for all future men. But now, dear reader, I’ve taken my bare buns and chaotic ...

What if the part of the heart of Guatemala lay not only in her landscapes and temples but locked within the dish before you? Eat Like a Local: Guatemala is a culinary expedition into one of Central America's richest, yet somehow underappreciated cuisines. This book opens more doors than just the ones to tourist menus and welcomes the reader into the kitchens, the street stalls, the markets, and family celebrations that constitute the very life of Guatemalan food culture.

How could Maya Warwick not fall in love with Lucien Desmarais? He was the man of her dreams: Handsome, aristocratic, suave, artistic, and debonair. With promises of moving to his farm in Provence, they get married and embark on a true fairytale. It doesn’t take long before she realizes that Lucien lives by his own rules, and conventional mores don’t apply to him. With alternating periods of bliss and total chaos, her best friend makes Maya see that Lucien has an entirely different agenda. As their marriage becomes a war of attrition, Maya desperately tries to stay one step ahead of her ...

What do howler monkeys, bats, torrential rain and yoga have in common? In this humorous and sometimes soggy account, Jen tells what it’s like to participate in a hot yoga retreat in the Costa Rica rainforest. In between backbends, intense forward stretches and shooing venomous snakes out of her bungalow, life in the rainforest is never dull. It’s just too bad that the yoga retreat must come to an end because Jen has decided she could spend a lifetime chanting and meditating with the howler monkeys. Come find out what it’s like to enter nirvana on Jen’s awesome Namaste Getaway.