Life on the river: El Tigre

Can you imagine living in a house on stilts and getting around by boat?  Read on to learn about El Tigre, a small town north of Buenos Aires that is made up of a series of canals and islands.

Belém: A City on the Amazon River

I took this photo of the Belém skyline from just across the river Guamá. Although Belém is a city in the Amazon, living in the city is like living in a concrete jungle, rather the real jungle!

Feijoada and Other Favorites from Brazil

Brazil has excellent culinary traditions. The city of São Paulo is one of the best places to be as it blends not only Brazilian foods from across the country but international dishes too.

Private-Public Subway Systems in São Paulo

São Paulo has the largest subway system in Brazil, called the Metrô. It currently runs five underground lines and one monorail line. Two of these lines, which I use a lot, are privately operated.

"Hey There's China!" - Living by the China-Vietnam Border

Ha Giang is home to beautiful rocky mountains, rolling hills, and a small but diverse population. This province is not a common tourist spot in Vietnam but that might be changing.

Riding in Style: Motorbikes

Vietnam is a country with many different enviornments, so many people rely on a vehicle that can do it all: the motorbike.

An Earthquake a Day

You can't talk about Japan's environment without mentioning some of the special traits and hazards that face the island nation. Welcome to the Pacific Ring of Fire.

How I Travel Korea Without a Car

Traveling around a foreign country without knowing the language can be hard, but with some practice and a bit of courage, you can conquer that fear in no time. 

The Land of the Morning Calm

Korea's rich history and mountainous landscapes have created a beautiful country that manages to blend tradition with modernity while facing some challenges along the way. 

The "Chicken Buses" of Guatemala

We all know what a chicken is. And a bus. But have your heard of the Chicken Bus before? Read on to learn about this famous Guatemalan transportation institution!  

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