Scouting Report 2008
Our third-annual rundown of the best new places—like Chapada dos Veadeiros, Brazil—as determined by people lucky enough to have exploration be part of their job description.
Our third-annual rundown of the best new places—like Chapada dos Veadeiros, Brazil—as determined by people lucky enough to have exploration be part of their job description.


The Honduran capital's silver was mined long ago, but there are plenty of other treasures to be found.
As Colombia makes strides beyond a violent past, it's become one of the most buzzed-about travel destinations. Curious? Our videos offer a peek at the pulsing seaside city of Cartagena, with its pastel-colored colonial buildings, and the laid-back fishing village of Taganga.
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we invited readers to pitch us ideas, and we sent five of them on assignment. This writer took her husband to Mexico for a relaxing vacation with a side of adventure.
This is Mother Nature at her most primeval—jungle so lush that it's impenetrable in places, and animals you've only ever come across at a zoo.
In Puerto Vallarta, the only decision is whether to unwind with a night of partying or an afternoon on an empty beach…
Buenos Aires is a breath of old Europe within Latin America, and a captivating city of contrasts.