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Nicaragua recommended reading
Here is a selection of books we recommend relating to Nicaragua: A moving account of Salman Rushdie's journey through Nicaragua, a country coming to grips with years of bloodshed and civil war. Some other books worth looking out for are: Nicaragua Handbook or Central America Handbook - Footprint... Read more»
Zika virus in the Americas
During 2015 and 2016 there have been significant Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreaks in the tropics. Whilst first observed in the Americas (particularly northern Brazil), cases are also being reported in other parts of the globe, including Thailand and the Cape Verde islands. ZIKV is transmitted by the fem... Read more»
Galapagos recommended reading
Here is a selection of books we recommend relating to the Galapagos islands: Charles Darwin called it "a little world within itself;" Sailors referred to it as "Las Encantadas"— the enchanted islands. This captivating history of the world's most famous islands charts their evolution from deserted wi... Read more»
Bolivia recommended reading
Here is a selection of books we recommend relating to Bolivia: Four travellers meet in Bolivia and set off into the Amazon rainforest on an expedition to find a hidden tribe and explore places tourists only dream of seeing. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime quickly becomes a struggle fo... Read more»
Chile recommended reading
Here is a selection of books we recommend relating to Chile: Although described by the author as a novel, this engrossing book is based closely on the voyages of Robert FitzRoy (the first of which set sail for Tierra del Fuego in 1828). FitzRoy was one of the most talented and promising naval offic... Read more»
Mexico recommended reading
Here is a selection of books we recommend relating to Mexico: This charming and personal account of Robin's quest to find unknown family in Mexico paints a vivid picture of his travels though Latin America, as he retraces his great-grandfather's steps from Lancashire to a remote western village in n... Read more»
Rare Antarctic images of Scott's final expedition to be exhibited at sea
Antarctic cruise operator One Ocean will have a series of rare prints from Scott’s final expedition in their libraries for the next three Antarctic seasons (until March 2018). All images are subject to copyright. © Scott Polar Research Institute University of Cambridge. This will be the first time... Read more»
Winter Newsletter December 2015
Welcome to our regular round-up of Latin America news and staff travel reports. In this issue: Office news Last Frontiers' Top Three Gardens Claire and Fran in north-east Brazil Ali in Uruguay Last Frontiers in the press Office News Since our last newsletter we have launched our new websi... Read more»
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