2008 saw several trips to the Far South. Above, a forest road in Southern Chile. In March.

Surf in Pichelemu, Chile. March.

Western Argentina highway – March.

Mexico – June.

El Popo Volcano – Mexico , June.

Pie de la Cuesta , Mexico – June.

Pie de la Cuesta , Mexico – June.

Jalapão, Tocantins,Brazil – August.

Jalapão, Tocantins,Brazil – August.

Rafting, Rio Novo ,Brazil – September.

Night forest fire,Jalapão, Tocantins,Brazil – September.

São Paulo,Brazil – September.

Andes crossing – Chile to Argentina – November.

Mendoza, Argentina – November.

Springtime – Mendoza, Argentina – November.

Cafayate, Argentina – November.

Salta, Argentina – November.

Buenos Aires, Argentina – November.

2009 plans include Asia and the Middle East.

Guadeloupe , in the French Carribbean, is known for tranquil waters. However, at this time of year – crystal clear waves are generated by distant weather systems, far from the tropic paradise.

These photos are courtesy of Cristina Gonzalez Rodriguez,
an American who has lived all over the world, now living
in Guadeloupe and always traveling extensively.

Gabon is quickly becoming a new frontier for African Safaris. The Loango Region is spectacular – with jungle wildlife along the pristine Atlantic Coast. There are daily flights from Paris. ArcticTropic has three links to Gambian destinations right now.

Costa Rican wave action is excellent! ArcticTropic links to top surf destinations worldwide.

Turn down the music and go for a kite plane tour of Cambodia.ArcticTropic has just two listings right now – providers should contact us immediately by commenting below for inclusion and booking capabilities.

Until the 1990’s Burma was really the “Back of Beyond” It was isolated with only a twice weekly flight from Bangkok to Rangoon, and a maximum one week visa issued to visitors who were only allowed to come in on group tours. Now, the country has opened up and travel is unlimited for up to a month.ArcticTropic now has three providers in Burma, with many more to be added.

On the Indian Ocean beaches of Puri, this village is comprised of fishing families.You could call this place “Poor But Happy” ArcticTropic soon will offer hundreds of adventure destinations throughout India.

Back around 1993, I was doing a shoot in Vietnam. I shot this while riding a bike down a sandy back alley in the coastal city of Nha Trang.