Central America

About this book The sheer variety of options in Central America means that for once the cliche is true – there is something for everyone. The diversity of landscapes, cultures and opportunities excites, entices, and bewilders. The scope for adventurous holidays is vast, whether it be climbing a volcano, scuba-diving, whitewater rafting or seeking out…

Welcome to El Salvador, Central America’s most colourful corner

The ‘Tom Thumb of the Americas’ certainly packs in plenty of natural and cultural colour.

Central Africa: an overland adventure

Travel Gabon, Congos, Angola and Namibia by car!

Río Coco, Nicaragua, designated as first UNESCO Geopark in Central America

The Nicaraguan Geopark, in Madriz in the north of the country, is one of 15 new designations of significant sites across the world.

Central & East Suffolk

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum opened in 1990 after the station closed in 1951 © Roger Silsbury A hundred years ago, this area was almost entirely devoted to agriculture and most of the land is still used for arable crops, although these days most local inhabitants are involved in pursuits other than farming. This area covers the ‘High Suffolk’…

Central and South America

Central and South America holds a special place in my affections. In 1969 I journeyed through Mexico and Central America to Peru, and returned in 1973 to spend 18 months travelling from Colombia to Tierra del Fuego (with diversions to the Galapagos and Falkland Islands) before heading up through Brazil.  The very first Bradt guide,Backpacking…

Central & South America