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Is 'slum tourism' an inappropriate travel trend?

July 5, 2016

Is 'slum tourism' an inappropriate travel trend?

Touring impoverished slums is a big moneymaker for tourism agencies-- but is it inappropriate?

1 dead after gunmen storm Brazil hospital to free suspected drug trafficker

June 19, 2016

1 dead after gunmen storm Brazil hospital to free suspected drug trafficker

One patient was killed and a nurse and an off-duty policeman were wounded when armed men stormed a Rio de Janeiro hospital in a brazen plot to free a suspected drug trafficker, Brazilian police said.

Could Brazil's political upheaval derail the Olympics?

May 19, 2016

Could Brazil's political upheaval derail the Olympics?

Brazil’s ongoing political crisis and the threat of zika have cast doubts on the country's ability host the Summer Olympic Games.

Dangerous cities you should never tour alone

May 17, 2016

Dangerous cities you should never tour alone

Think twice before visiting these dangerous cities in a part of one.

Pablo was here: Inside the real Colombia of today

March 30, 2016

Pablo was here: Inside the real Colombia of today

Men don’t get any more polarizing than Pablo Escobar.

How to protect yourself from Zika virus

February 1, 2016

How to protect yourself from Zika virus

As Zika virus spreads "explosively" throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself.

Pricey World Cup gets positive review from tourists

November 6, 2015

Pricey World Cup gets positive review from tourists

Tourists to Brazil still had fun despite expense surrounding World Cup activities.

Rio de Janeiro opens first nudist beach

November 5, 2015

Rio de Janeiro opens first nudist beach

The traditionally conservative Brazilian city will welcome clothing optional patrons an hour from the city center.

Top 7 luxury hotels in Costa Rica

November 5, 2015

Top 7 luxury hotels in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, lush rain forests, and majestic volcanoes make it a prime destination for a winter getaway.

Countries with best and worst medical care for travelers

November 5, 2015

Countries with best and worst medical care for travelers

The healthcare system in the U.S. may not be perfect but when it comes to caring for outsiders, it beats dozens of countries around the world.