The island of Hvar

From the ferry terminal, a quick 15-minute bus ride brought us to the town of Hvar, the center of commercial and cultural activity on the island. Here, outdoor cafes and restaurants line the harbor where vacationers and weekend warriors dine in style, chowing down on fresh seafood from the day's catch.
(Photo by Thushan Amarasiriwardena, caption by Michael D. Kurtz / LongJaunt.com)

Climbing Volcan Maderas

01.25.2008 | Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
With the help of our guide Freddy, we woke up bright and early to climb up Volcan Maderas, the extinct volcano on the island of Ometepe.

Expatriates watch the Patriots

02.03.2008 | Buenos Aires, Argentina
No matter where you watch the game, the Superbowl loss was just as painful.

Peering over the edge

03.09.2008 | Chapada Diamantina, Brazil
Hold on tight: peering over the edge of Cachoeira da Fumaça in Chapada Diamantina is a scary, but exhilarating sight.
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