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USA Visa Waiver Programme
From January 2009 if travelling through the US, a visa waiver is required, which can be applied for online and MUST be requested at least 72hrs prior to departure. Read more»
No more riding on the roof
As of 23 January 2009 the new authorities of the Ecuadorian Railway Company have stated that passengers are no longer permitted to travel on the roof of the trains or autoferros (including Chiva Express) on the railway route from Riobamba. Read more»
New species of Galapagos land iguana
A new species of land iguana, seemingly missed by Darwin 150 years ago, has recently been discovered on Isabela Island by a team of Ecuadorian and Italian researchers. The species is pink in colour and found on protected Wolf Volcano. It is estimated that the population is of around 250 invididuals... Read more»
Foreign Office clears the way to visit San Agustin
The Foreign Office has removed the article advising against all travel to the archaeological park and UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Agustin in the south of Colombia. San Agustin contains an incredible array of stone sculptures which depict animals, mythical creatues and humans, some over 4 metre... Read more»
The Rio Negro - Chris Moss
We sent journalist Chris Moss to the Brazilian Amazon and this Telegraph article, which appeared in October 2008, describes his experiences on the Amazon Clipper riverboat. The comfortable Clipper sails from Manaus up the Rio Negro, and Chris describes his encounters with the flora and fauna (includ... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #10 July 2008
With Wimbledon over we felt it was time for our next newsletter, so if you are planning a foreign trip we have been travelling, as always, to find lots of new ideas for you! In this newsletter: Chile: from north to south (Alison) Colombia: Ed Miles off the beaten track Costa Rica: rafting and... Read more»
Yellow Fever vaccination required for all passengers travelling to Bolivia
The Bolivian government requires all passengers to provide a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate on arrival at border control. The vaccine must have been applied at least 10 days before arrival in Bolivia. Read more»
Three singles to adventure - Gerald Durrell
Gerald Durrell's entertaining account of his experiences animal collecting in Guyana. Read more»
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