May 1, 2018
April Vokey Chases A Forgotten Sport Fish
In 1923, John Hill wrote a book about pursuing an elusive fish deep in Bolivia’s jungle, the golden dorado.
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Jan 10, 2018
The Best Way to Vacation in 2018: Volunteering
Whether you want to dedicate a few hours or a few weeks, here's how to give back on your next trip
Oct 24, 2017
A Photographer's Journey Through Bolivia
Photographer David Katz once backpacked through Bolivia and was struck by its diversity of culture and wildlife.
Oct 18, 2016
What Happened to Eastern Airlines Flight 980?
On New Year's Day in 1985, Eastern Air Lines Flight 980 was carrying 29 passengers and a hell of a lot of contraband when it crashed into the side of a 21,112-foot mountain in Bolivia. For decades conspiracy theories abounded as the wreckage remained inaccessible, the bodies unrecovered, the black box missing. Then two friends from Boston organized an expedition that would blow the case wide open.
Aug 6, 2015
If Only We Could See the Stars Like This
The winners of the The World at Night's annual photo contest. Whoa!
Mar 10, 2011
Meet The Neighbors
South America contains the Amazon, the Andes, 19,000 miles of coastline, and arguably more adventure than any other continent. So where to start? These ten perfect trips, from exploratory rafting in Peru to skiing in Chile to beach-hopping Brazil.
Sep 13, 2010
Heart of Dark Chocolate
Beer is the Dom Perignon of the Amazon. The surest way to get everyone’s attention is to show up with an obscene amount. We had everyone’s attention.
Mar 10, 2010
Adventure Icons
It's not enough to be at the forefront. In an era when everything has supposedly been done, these adventure icons ignore convention, court risk, and let their passion lead the way.
Jul 29, 2009
Walking Jaguars in Bolivia
At a Bolivian animal-rehab center, volunteers can adopt a rescued jaguar and take it for daily walks on a leash. Brave and compassionate, or just plain stupid? THAYER WALKER discovers that it may be all three. And he's got the scratch marks to prove it.
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