Thomas Kohnstamm Books

Discover VenezuelaGet drenched by nearly 1km of cascading water beneath the world's highest waterfall.Sink your toes into sugar-white sands on an uninhabited island in Archipelago Los Roques.Crunch on chocolate-coated hormigas culonas - deep-fried Amazonian ants with big, juicy rear ends.Hear howler monkeys roar as you cruise the wildlife-rich channels of the Delta del Orinoco.In This Five authors, 187 days of in-country research, 495 arepas , 52 detailed maps, one paragliding accident.You asked for it, we more off-the-beaten-path coverage of the Andes and Los Llanos.Expanded focus on sustainable travel helps readers plan environmentally and socially responsible adventures.Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler suggestions.

Hired in 2004 to contribute to Lonely Planet's Brazil guidebook, Thomas Kohnstamm fled his Wall Street job to pursue his dream of being a travel writer. Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? is the story of the adventure that followed.

Lounging around in a resort will make great use of your English. You could, however, grab this phrasebook and trade tiquismos with the Ticos, chase the best beach break, track down a toucan and go home knowing you’ve had an all-round pura vida time.

With a blend of insight, humor, and emotion, the narrative features unforgettable characters that drive the story forward with remarkable energy. The author’s masterful storytelling creates a compelling and engaging reading experience, ensuring that the novel lives up to its dynamic title.