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A Guide to the Birds of Venezuela - de Schauensee and Phelps
First published in 1978 this is a real reference guide with names in English, Spanish and Latin, 53 colour and black and white plates and beautiful illustrations by Rodolphe Meyer de Schauensee. A second, even larger edition was subsequently published - albeit without an English index but with the s... Read more»
Birding in Venezuela, Mary-Lou Goodwin
Last published July 2003. A must-have guide for all birders visiting Venezuela. This is the revised and up-dated edition of the acclaimed Audubon Guide. Includes detailed information about visiting the main Venezuelan locations for observing birds, including how to get to the sites, lodging, list of... Read more»
Panama Handbook
Published by Footprint Travel Guides this is an extensive guidebook full of useful information, hotel and restaurant suggestions, details on getting around and maps. There is also a useful section on which areas to visit if you have 1, 2, 3 weeks or more. Probably the best guide book for mid-high en... Read more»
The Cloud Garden by Tom Hart Dyke and Paul Winder
The true story of Tom Hart Dyke and Paul Winder and the former's enthusiasm for orchids. Having met in Central America and headed to the infamous Darien Gap, on the border of Panama and Colombia, they were kidnapped by FARC guerrillas and held captive for 9 months. Read more»
Oli in Costa Rica - Pura Vida
In May 2013 I spent a wonderful two weeks exploring Costa Rica's highlands and Pacific coast. With tourism being the number one industry, I was looking forward to experiencing the excellent service, beautiful scenery and the laid back tico (Costa Rican) outlook on life that I had heard so much about... Read more»
Peru Family Adventure - The Times 20 best half-term adventures
On 21 September Julia Brookes of the Saturday Times picked the 20 best family holidays from around the world and Last Frontiers' Peru Family Adventure was featured. Peru is a real country of highlights - from ancient Inca sites to colonial cities, lush Amazon rainforest to the high Andes - it is ric... Read more»
Brazil - Laura Fowler in Bahia - Condé Nast Traveller October 2013
Earlier this year Laura Fowler travelled with Last Frontiers to the Brazilian state of Bahia. Bahia and the north-east is the place to discover Afro-Brazilian culture - from capoeira martial arts and candomblé religious ceremonies to the hip-swinging rhythms of the samba and bossa nova. Cities such... Read more»
Jonny in Chilean Patagonia
The last time I visited Chile was a brief foray to the north of the country and the Atacama desert. I had been completely captivated by the surreal landscapes of the area, so when I was offered the chance to see some of Chile's southern highlights and try a self-drive itinerary on a stretch of road... Read more»
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