The tribes of Panama: Panama has seven different indigenous groups within its country, each with their own traditions and characteristics. The tribes of Panama are the Bribri (click here to see our post about the Bribri), Naso, Bugle, Ngabe, Wounaan,…
First impressions Fast catamarans transport Chinese tourists from the cities of Ningbo and Shanghai to the holiday island of Putuoshan in the East China Sea. All of Putuoshan is a national park. Upon arrival at the ferry port, visitors purchase…
By Hans Roovers First introduction A long-cherished wish is fulfilled. For the first time, together with four friends, I am travelling outside the Western world. At three o'clock in the morning, the modern Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus lands at Sri…
By Heidi Smets First impressions A colourfully painted, discarded, American school bus drives through the Guatemalan highlands. Swinging salsa and 'Radio Romántica' love songs blaring through the loudspeakers. The co-driver hangs out of the door and calls the destination ten…
