Message from the Editor
Welcome to Edition #95We hope you enjoy our new edition jam-packed with travel articles, interviews, tips, competitions and giveaways! We have so many great articles that soon we are going to update our magazine EVERY WEEK so you can enjoy the best travel writing coming out of South America every FRIDAY! Contact us on magazine@saexplorers.org
Lucy E. Cousins
Featured Articles
Nicaragua: The Sea Turtle Invasion
Intrepid traveler Lauren Sgarlato spent the night watching thousands of turtles nesting on one of Central America’s most beautiful beaches.
Ecuador: Sacagawea in the Andes
The rejected US dollar coin, featuring the famous Shoshone Indian Sacagawea, has found new life in Ecuador, writes Jeremy B. Jones.
Chile: Sol Survivors
Writer Rianna Riegelman finds out that there is life in the driest part of the world.
Peru: Parque de la Papa
Writer Andrew Moskalik discovers a new eco-tourism attraction dedicated to the humble potato.
Central America: The History of Vanilla
The story of this precious plant is anything but plain and boring. Corinne Vella follows its trail.
Argentina: A Honeymoon Bike Ride
Photojournalist Jeff Bartlett and his new wife Romina discover the hidden corners of the Ruta 40.
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Members Promotions»
Enter the SAE competition to win one of three copies of Pins on a Map: A Family’s Yearlong Journey Around the World by David Boesch
From the Road
My Guide to Huaraz, Peru»
Travel writer Matthew Barker spends a few days in Peru’s mountain region.
Travelers Tips
Current Top Tips»
Are you planning your end of year holiday? Or perhaps you are just about head off on a big adventure? Well, this month we look at what some of our SAE readers always take with them on their holidays. Make sure you read this before you pack!
Volunteering
Invitation to Bolivia»
Loralee Cooley from Texas attends a birthday party in Bolivia and shares her story of meeting two girls sponsored by herself and her husband through PLAN USA.
SAE Spotlight
SAE Member: Martha Wirtenberger»
Our members are interesting people and they do interesting things. Each edition we ask one of our intrepid members to tell us about themselves and what they are doing. This month we meet Martha Wirtenberger.
Behind the Scenes
Rachel & Heather, Cusco Clubhouse»
It takes a certain kind of person to work for South American Explorers. Would we say crazy? No, let’s say energetic, resourceful and incredibly patient! Meet our lovely summer interns, Rachel Campion and Heather Morgan from our Cusco clubhouse
