The Spanish Education of a Guatemalan Guinea Pig
The Web offer seemed irresistible: Free Spanish classes in Antigua, and all COLLEEN FRIESEN had to do was turn over...her bodily fluids. But her experiment turned out to be more than medical.
Scandinavia Cool
: North of the Continent and south of the pole lies a land of showshoes, eternal sunshine, and skinny-dipping Swedes. AMANDA KENDLE treks the drifts of Lapland, CORY SEARCEY follows the Viking trail north through Norway, and NICLAS ERICSSON strips down--and takes the plunge--in Stockholm.
Scoop: Ill Communication
Catching the flu at home is one thing, catching dengue fever in northern Thailand is another entirely. Katie Kelberlau explains how to survive the semester.
Play: Letting the Locals Lead
For the inside scoop on secret peaks and sick free climbs, hook up with the masters of the local terrain--organized amateur thrill-seakers.
Bunk: Urban Camping
A guide to sleeping under the stars for the thrify adventurer.
Uncharted: One Cheesy Czech Town
David Farley follows his nose to the city of Olomouc in search of its notoriously noxious namesake.
Our 3 Cents: Meet Your New Best Friends
Lonely? Three of the most hospitable places on the planes--Ireland, Sudan, and, of course, Mongolia, are waiting for you.
Cover Photo: Jef Maion/Nomads' Land
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