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Dolores and her love for the Galápagos

| Johan van Rijswijck |

There are few people who have as much passion and love for the Galápagos and its unique flora and fauna as Dolores Gangotena de Diez. Today, she is the successful owner of Quasar. Let me tell you more about this remarkable woman.

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Semana Santa with a colourful twist

| Anke Hendriks |

The week leading up to Easter is known here as Semana Santa and is one of the most important times of the year for Catholics. How I would love to experience this in Antigua, Guatemala, just once. Here, the sombre story takes on a colourful twist.

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Jicaro Lodge, Nicaragua

| Johan van Rijswijck |

Although it’s no more than a 10-minute boat ride from Granada, the hustle and bustle of the city seems miles away. The Jicaro Lodge is a small-scale resort on a private islet in Lake Nicaragua. Spending a few days in this little paradise is a real treat.

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Travellers’ stories – Family trip to Chile & Argentina

| Sapa Pana Travel |

We wanted to go on a two-month trip – somewhere where we could walk and drive to our hearts’ content, and where we would have lots of fun with our four-year-old daughter. The de Groot-Melse family went on a wonderful trip through Chile and Argentina and are sharing their experiences here.

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Recipe: Mexican bean soup

| Anke Hendriks |

Beans are an essential ingredient in every Latin American cuisine. Boring? Not at all. There are many different types of beans and you can create endless variations with them. One of my favourite bean recipes is Mexican bean soup. Read on to find out how to make it

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