
Scene #4: the ashes of El Salvador
In 1926, the Izalco volcano in El Salvador violently erupted, blowing ash across the country. The lava that buried a whole town, killing 56 people. Six years later, Izalco was once again the site of a violent eruption: this time…

Belize: A Reading Traveller’s Guide
Unlike its beaches, the shores of Belizean literature are somewhat deserted. Finding the gold requires a bit of exploration. As the official language of the country, most books in Belize are published in English; though works can be found in…