The Tranquilo Traveler
The Tranquilo Traveler is a celebration of voluntourism, slow travel, and other interesting ways to see the world. Travel writer and award- winning Moon Handbooks author Joshua Berman created The Tranquilo Travel as a resource for world trippers and international volunteers, a window to the author’s travels in Nicaragua, Belize, and beyond, and an update of his books and articles.
New Moon Boutique Storefront on Amazon
By Joshua | 
No Comments » Browse the new Amazon.com Moon Handbook storefront, featuring pretty book covers and a fun collection of colorful photo essays and Q&As with a handful of authors, including yours truly for... [Read this entry]
The Last Parandero: Belize’s Legendary Paul Nabor
By Joshua | No Comments » I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Paul Nabor, Belizean music legend, when I last visited Punta Gorda, in 2006. It was good to run into him again... [Read this entry]
Pace of Development in Belize: Slow
By Joshua | No Comments » From the International Herald Tribune:
“A slow boom in Belize: One island stays funky South of the Yucatán, community balances growth and atmosphere”
The author of the article, Kevin... [Read this entry]
The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw: Nonfiction Eco-Thriller about Belize Out this Week
By Joshua | No Comments » News flash: Macaw featured on the cover of this week’s New York Times Book Review!
I’ve been waiting four long years for the release of The Last Flight of the... [Read this entry]
Andy Palacio, Belize and Garifuna Music Hero, Dies at 47
By Joshua | No Comments » Andy Palacio died on January 19 of a sudden massive stroke. He was a champion of Garifuna culture, particularly its music, dance, and festivals. His most recent album, “Watina,” won... [Read this entry]
Belize in Boulder! Slide Show, Songs, and Stories at Changes In Latitudes Travel Store next Tuesday, January 8
By Joshua | 2 Comments » This is my friend, Lazaro Martinez, out on a limb, high above the Macal River Gorge and an unnamed waterfall in western Belize. This area of the country, known as... [Read this entry]
Planeta.com Book-of-the-Year for Moon Belize
By Joshua | No Comments » A quick diversion from Nicaragua, and a look up the Central American coast: Thanks to everyone who voted for Moon Belize in Planeta.com’s Book-of-the-Year contest—and congratulations to the other winners... [Read this entry]
Gadling post about Belize’s Garifuna Settlement Day
By Joshua | No Comments » On the morning of November 19, 2003, I woke up before dawn and walked through warm rain across Belize City to the dock, where a crowd had gathered for the... [Read this entry]
Moon Belize up for Award - Vote Now!
By Joshua | 2 Comments » A couple of news items regarding my latest book, Moon Belize, 7th Edition:
Moon Belize is up for Planeta.com’s 2007 Book of the Year Award in the “Best Place-Based Guidebook”... [Read this entry]
Worst Souvenir Ever: Colorado man brings botflies back from Belize
By Joshua | No Comments » Most travelers bring a bottle of One Barrel Rum back from their vacation to Belize, or perhaps some Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce. Aaron Dallas picked up an infestation of botfly... [Read this entry]
Joshua Berman is an award-winning author for Avalon Travel Publishing's Moon series. He is a writer, editor, and trip leader, based in Central America and Boulder, Colorado. Learn more about Joshua or contact him here.- 0. Volunteering Abroad
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