Tag archives for El Salvador
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When most people think of the Maya, their minds jump immediately to Mexico, but this ancient civilization exerted profound influence throughout Central America. Let Fabio Amador, a Salvadoran expert in Mesoamerican archaeology for National Geographic, take you on the ultimate cultural journey through the Maya of Central America — from places that were inhabited more than 10,000 years ago to modern towns that celebrate their ancient heritage in unexpected ways.
The Radar: Travel Lately
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 17, 2012 
For those of you who are paying attention, we’re switching it up. A more robust Radar — the best of the travel blogosphere (don’t you hate that word?) — will now be a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every Wednesday.
You can play, too. Simply follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar to help us find the crème de la crème. Here’s this week’s.
The Radar: Legend of Mljet, China’s Big Buddha, Extended-Stay Central America
Posted by Daniel Riesenbach on August 22, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups. Photograph by Grant Bishop, Flickr.
Much Ado About Suchitoto
Posted by Amy Alipio on November 17, 2011 The El Salvadoran town of Suchitoto overlooks a blue volcanic lake in a region long considered a place of great natural beauty. But the country’s 12-year civil war ravaged this cobblestoned town, and lingering unemployment and gang violence have left its citizens–especially its young people—without a lot of hope for their future. Enter stage right…
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 18, 2011 
We are always impressed by our community’s passion for travel and exploration. That’s why every Friday we ask you the same question on Facebook: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where you went. And get inspired to plan your next trip. Photos by readers like you. Upload your favorite travel photos with a caption…
Bus2Antarctica: 1 Day, 4 Countries
Posted by Intelligent Travel on January 12, 2010 Andrew Evans recounts his dashing Costa Rican border crossing. Stay tuned for Part II of the adventure. Mea maxima culpa, I have just committed the ultimate travel sin: I have visited too many countries in too short a time. If foreigners aren’t deriding Americans for traveling enough, they chide us for our propensity to skip…
Bus2Antarctica: Television Interview from Guatemala City
Posted by Janelle Nanos on January 8, 2010 After a week on the road, Andrew Evans checked in yesterday with the team at Fox News in D.C., giving us all an update on how the trip has gone so far, and a glimpse of the week-old beard that was a hot topic of discussion on his Twitter feed yesterday morning. Andrew hopped a…
A Second Chance: Greening El Salvador
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on May 28, 2009 For years, El Salvador has gotten a bad rap. Not that civil war has anything to do with it, but every country deserves a second chance, right? According to recently launched campaign, EcoExperiencias El Salvador, the country offers a truly off-the-beaten-path look at Central America. Guests can explore the many museums and restaurants of San…
