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Travel Guide: Latin America’s Most Beautiful Beaches

The beauty of Latin America beaches is so serene that most people don't have the ability to resist the aquatic charm. The crystal-clear clean water, fine white or pink sand and hundreds of shades of green and blue colors are what summarizes the beaches' most pristine and picturesque beauty. Most parts of Latin America are tropical which makes these nature's masterpieces accessible to all beach junkies almost all year round.

Tips to Jumpstarting Your Own Company in Latin America

What you need to know when starting a business that targets the people in Latin America. The rich culture of Latin America can either make you an instant successful businessman in the region or a cramming startup business that deals with the effigy of substandard cultural practices.

5 Simple Secrets for Better Travel Photos

Long after that perfect road trip or overseas vacation, all a traveler’s got left are memories and photos of his once in a lifetime adventure. These days, documenting experiences on the go are easier and more affordable, but there’s always room for improvement in taking snapshots to remember journeys a little better. Here are a few tips to take your camera skills to the next level.

Archaeological Team Begins With Excavation of Lost Civilization in Honduras

It might be time to uncover a lost city in Honduras. Archaeologists are on their way to recover artifacts of an ancient civilization in the Mosquitia region in the eastern part of the country, hoping to find out more about the recently discovered city deep in the jungle.

Human Trafficking Survivor Karla Jacinto Shares Story as a Mexican Sex Slave for 4 years

Karla Jacinto, the women who was lured into sex slavery at an early age of 12, shared how she was raped 43,200 times during the 4 years of being a slave.

Matt de la Pena: First Hispanic Writer to Win 94-Year-Old Newbery Medal for Best Children's Book

Matt de la Pena made the headlines as he was awarded a Newbery Medal for Best Childrens Book. Matt de la Pena made the headlines as he was able to bring honor to his country after being named as the first Latino author to win a Newbery Medal for his children's book.

Most Haunted Hotels in Latin America That Will Give You the Creeps

There are lots of haunted places in Latin America. They are plenty that tourists flock to the sites even if they can be really scary.

MLB Teams Ordered to Hire Spanish Interpreters for 2016 Season

All Major League Baseball teams are now required to hire their own Spanish interpreters for the 2016 season. The move is part of the “Spanish-language translator program” initiated by MLB and the player’s league union.

Ecuadorian Beauty Queen Dies During Plastic Surgery Procedure She Got as Prize From Competition

Catherine Nicole Cando, the Ecuadorian beauty queen, has died following a botched cosmetic procedure. She suffered complications from the liposuction she received on Saturday. The procedure that killed her was a prize from the Duran beauty pageant which she won in Guayas, Ecuador in October 2015.

Diversity in Tech: ASU Launches Center for Gender Equity in Science & Tech to Empower Women of Color in STEM

The multifaceted problem of diversity in technology has caught the attention of companies, nonprofits, academics, and the federal government. Now Arizona State University has launched a new Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology to address the reasons why so few women and girls of color pursue or persist in technology careers.

Iris Fontbona: The Success Story of the Richest Latina

Chilean Businesswoman Iris Fontbona, the richest person in Chile and the 35th in the list of World Billionaires, has an assessed net worth of $9.9 billion as of January 2016.

Weight Loss Pills Lined With Dried Human Feces Are Being Tested to Combat Obesity

Scientists at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital have been studying how to treat obesity and in their research, they were able to form a potent weight loss pill. However, they revealed that the pills contain dried up human feces of lean and fit donors.

Creepy Desitnations and Ghost Towns in Latin America

Most people want to visit nice places when they go on vacation. But some are more adventurous that they prefer to explore unusual places.

CDC: First Zika Virus Case in the US Confirmed

The first case of the tropical virus Zika, a mosquito-borne disease, has been confirmed in a Harris County, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Music Streaming Doubled in 2015, But Some Old Fashioned Ways of Listening Grew, Too: Nielsen

Last year was the year of streaming, especially when it comes to music. According to Nielsen's recently released year-in-review Music report, digital streaming services grew a huge amount, taking some of the steam away from digital music sales.

Amancio Ortega: The Humble Life of One of the World’s Richest Men

Behind the popular company Inditex is the 79-year-old Amancio Ortega, the company's fashion executive and founding chairman who ranks as one of the world's richest men with a real time net worth of $67.8 Billion.

The Weirdest Foods in Latin America -- Would You Eat Them?

Latin Americans have an array of food fares that cannot be found in any other countries. And this is even more true with bizarre foods that the natives consider as ‘normal’ cuisine.

Airbnb Unveils Picks for Top Neighborhoods to Visit This Year

A whole year lies ahead with so much potential for exploration. Airbnb, the world's top community-driven hospitality service, knows the value of a good place to stay during a much-needed vacation. As the brand new year opens up more opportunities for unforgettable journeys, the company offers their own picks on the up-and-coming neighborhoods in 2016.

5 Scrumptious Arepa Recipes From Mexico, Colombia and More

Here are five ways a handful of Latin American countries prepare the popular Latino flatbread dish. Latin America's menu of mouth-watering dishes ranges from the delightfully simple to the deliciously intricate.

Copas Restaurant Offers Central, Latin America Flavors to Bethel

Sandra Parra-Flores, owner of Copas Restaurant and Bar, reveals their new establishment in Grassy Plain Street in Bethel.
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