This pictorial account is about my personal travels in South and Central America. Overall, I have travelled to about eighty countries, territories and colonies around the world. I have lived and practiced in about fifteen countries as a pharmacist, clinical pharmacologist, lecturer and volunteer kindergarten English teacher. I am still traveling to learn more about places, peoples and different cultures.

The purpose of this pictorial journal is to share my travel experiences with the general public in the hope that it will inspire others with similar aspiration to work towards this objective. I caution that traveling is tiring and expensive but, rewarding in terms of broadening perspectives and knowledge base.

My time in South and Central America was devoted to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama.

The topography of South America is appreciably diverse. The range is intriguing and simultaneously fascinating. Within its geography can be found dry desert like Atacama in Northern Chile, the lush rainforest of the Amazon, the rugged peaks of the Andes mountains and the wind-blistered plains of Patagonia. The diversity of the continent supports stunning arrays of plants and wildlife with unimaginable peculiarity. Modern cities like Santiago de Chile, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires make the decision to visit South America easier than anticipated for contemplative adventurers. Cultural diversity, European influence, carnivals and hedonistic lifestyle make South America an unforgettable destination to explore. South America certainly exceeded my expectations.

Central America is the hub of Maya ruins with the spread extending to Mexico. The mix of old and new is fascinating. From the engineering masterpiece of the Panama Canal to the remote indigenous villages of the Amerindians where nothing has changed for centuries is a contrast worthy of experience. Eco lodges, cloudforests, exotic birds, unique flora and fauna, geothermal springs, volcanoes and awe-inspiring lakes would make Central America an unforgettable experience for you. Check it out!

There’s a list of travel resources included at the end of the book that can be used as a general guide to South and Central America and; the whole world. This list is an all encompassing travel books and brochures. Comprehensive information about what to do, where to stay, dining, general travel tips and; bespoke travel arrangements are provided in these resources. You will find the list of travel resources provided extremely useful whether you’re a casual traveler with little interest in research or you’re a research buff and detail-oriented. Searching for the travel resources listed is as simple as typing the description provided and free-download them in pdf.

Regardless of whether I’m traveling for leisure or professional reasons, my approach has never been extemporaneous. There’s generally a planning phase that is guided by process. The process entails the following steps namely: knowing about my destination, getting there, where to stay, things to do, daily exercise plan and; how to obtain my nutritional requirements.

To gather foundational knowledge about my destination, I watch travel documentaries and consult travel books and brochures. These resources are very useful for knowing about things to do, safety advice, how to stay healthy with exercise, dining, grocery outlets and nutritional support.

I rely exclusively on Google Flights to get to my destination because of its scope and limitless capabilities to cover nearly all the airlines in the world. Additionally, the tools of Google Flights allow exploration research about fares and changes over time. Therefore, it gives an idea of the best time to travel with respect to cost containment. Based on my research, it is questionable whether one can save money flying around the world. This is because the airlines have mastered the techniques of exploitation based on a simple assumption that there isn’t an alternative once you’ve committed to the desire to travel. It is important to note that fare research on Google Flights doesn’t translate into exactly what you’ll pay when it’s time to book your flight. The airlines specifically make extra money when you book the flight by charging for prime seat selection, flexibility to change your flight, cancellation, refund, checked and carry-on luggage with their add-on pricing techniques. Nonetheless, l personally think that the tools in Google Flights allow travelers better and less laborious exploratory research and fare comparisons than dealing with individual airlines directly.

This book is about one hundred and forty five pages in length. Included are approximately two hundred and fifty personally-taken pictures covering over ninety percent of my travels through South and Central America.

Apart from realtors and rental agencies for long-term accommodation, l depend on Air bnb, Expedia, Booking.com and Trivago for price comparisons.

I hope you’ll find the travel resources, pictures, short notes and general information provided in this personal journal interesting and useful enough to guide your journeys through the world.

Enjoy the collections of magnificent pictures from South and Central America directly related to my travel experiences.

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