Out of the way, with nothing extraordinary for the camera, and with a marred reputation, El Salvador remains one of the least travelled Latin American destinations. A perfect place to go off the beaten track?

Nobody celebrates like the Brazilians, especially not during the carnival in Rio. This big event takes place next year (2007) non-stop from 25 to 28 February. It’s a marathon party with enormous vibrations where the participants don’t sleep during the carnival. The highlight is the Sambodromo parade. Other highlights are the street processions and masquerade balls.

I and my friend were curious about the Geisha culture. It’s bounded with so many myths. We wondered whether there were possible to meet some of them. The word Geisha means "artist" in Japanese. The Geisha culture is associated with prostitution by people who don’t know so much about the culture, but it’s far more sophisticated that that.

This article continue from Part 1. Read more about exploration of the amazing ancient Inca city Choquequirao in Peru. It has taken over from over-crowded Machu Picchu as the true Lost City of the Inca.

No pain, no gain! There is always a risk for being serious injured, but the reward is high. By winning the fight antelopes males achieve a big harem. It gives them the right mate the most beautiful females. Their horns are their hardest weapon.

Hundreds of thousands come back from Peru unaware that just about 100 km or so from Machu Picchu lies another magnificent complex. Choquequirao has taken over from over-crowded Machu Picchu as the true Lost City of the Inca.

The inscriptions on an almost 7,000-year-old stone tablet found in Bulgaria are assumed to be one of the world's oldest inscriptions. It’s believed that the first letters in the history has its origin from Iran. These letters were based on the Old Persian language, known as cuneiform inscriptions and dates from the time of the Achaemenian Kings of ancient Persia (6th - 4th centuries BC). These inscriptions can be viewed at the entrance to the ancient city Persepolis near Shiraz in Iran.

There have been many rumours the previous years about huge Dinosaur-like reptiles in Papua New Guinea. It`s an adventurer`s dream to observes big monsters, but when they feel their presence it`s certaintly with mixed feelings. I know!

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I am glad that the Peruan have preserved so well their weaving and textile traditions. I noticed the weavers’ great pride and strong passion for their craft. It was done by their heart. Of course they wanted to make business out of it, but it was something deeper than that. Their weacing and handycraft is vital in their society, and has its origon from family traditions and cultural heritage. The weavers in Peru use strong colours, but their expressions are even stronger!

Trekking from hut to hut in Norway`s pure wilderness is the best way to experience the country. When the snow has melted there are great opportunities for exploring Norway`s breathtaking nature by foot. Here you can walk down to deep valleys, climb high mountains and cross glaciers. DNT - the Norwegian Trekking Association, also called Turistforeningen in Norwegian, are Norway's biggest outdoor organisation for activities. During 135 years the organisation has promoted trekking and improved conditions for all who enjoy the country's broad range of outdoor attractions. For late summer and autumn this year (2006), DNT has some special tour offers which should be interesting for eager trekkers and adventurers.

The unusual discovery of an early medieval book of psalms in Ireland near the capital Dublin was Tuesday, 25 July 2006. Ireland's archaeologists consider it as a miracle. It was found by a construction worker. When he drove the shovel of his backhoe into a bog, he spotted something interesting; a handwritten edition of an Psalmbook from the Old Testament - the Bible. It was found together with remains from humans who lived in the Iron Age.

Svalbard in Norway is one of the world’s last frontiers. It’s a paradise for genuine adventurers, but not without risks. A tour guide shot recently a polar bear on Storøya on the northeast side of Svalbard (31 July 2006). It was claimed to be in self-defence, and done to protect tourists from the aggressive bear.

For many travellers from around the world, the trolls in Norway capital main street Karl Johan`s gate, draw a lot of attention. I guess many wonder: what are the amazing creatures doing here? Are they guarding the Norwegians, or are they trying to scare away foreign visitors? By looking at their great smile, it`s more likely that the trolls are greeting nice visitors. But just to let you know: a troll is a fearsome member of a mythical anthropomorphic race from Norwegian folklore.

In Finland it isn't a better way to solve problems and conflicts than in a hot sauna. The Finnish European Union Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn's recently suggested that Turkey and Greek should be brought together for peace talk in a sauna. It's also a place where people do business and make friendship. As the Indians in northern America smoke peace pipe, the Finns make peace in saunas. It's their way of life.