Costa Rica is a wonderland of natural attractions, with volcanoes, beaches, cloud forests, and wildlife. This is a country that appeals as much to bird-watchers and luxury travelers as it does to surfers and backpackers. The busy city of San Jose is home to the country's best museums,…

Put aside all your old ideas like drug wars and gangsters, and you will find that Colombia is a nation full of confidence and marching towards a more peaceful and prosperous future. In this land of contrasts, you'll encounter snow-capped Andean peaks, tropical Amazonian forests, turqu…