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The end of my South American adventure | Jan 09 09'

by James Wadley a 23 year old male from Wisborough Green, on vacation in Santiago

Happy new year everyone! This entry isn't quite as eventful as the last unfortunately, but it has still been a busy week or so so read on!Men... Continue reading »
Rituals for the Dead | Dec 19 08'

by Kristin + Frank a traveling as a couple from Portland, on vacation in Cotacachi

We have had two experiences in Cotacachi that have offered us a very different perspective on remembering and relating to the dead than anythi... Continue reading »
Hasta Luego Argentina | Jul 05 09'

by Bill & Michelle DeKeyser a traveling as a couple from Trabuco Canyon, on vacation in Mendoza

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Again we arrived early in the morning and headed to our hostel. We were fortunate to be there during low season as the room was ready and we... Continue reading »
An Oasis in the Dust | Jun 29 09'

by Bill & Michelle DeKeyser a traveling as a couple from Trabuco Canyon, on vacation in Salta

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Our hotel in Salta was located only a block off the main square, so for breakfast we decided to walk there and see what was happening. Thre w... Continue reading »
It's a beautiful city, but why are there so many cops? | Jun 07 09'

by JustinElViajero a 25 year old male from Seattle, on vacation in Quito

"Which leads me to the second point: there are an enormous amount of cops. Cops with sub-machine guns, shotguns, and pistols."

Well after Cuenca, we hopped a supposedly "express" bus to Quito. Of course, I never believed the guys trying to sell us the ticket. Th... Continue reading »
Spanish, Tango, and the Movies | Jun 05 09'

by Bill & Michelle DeKeyser a traveling as a couple from Trabuco Canyon, on vacation in Buenos Aires

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This is a strange blog for me to write as it is the longest we´ve stayed in place, a whole 16 days. The reason for this is I got Bi... Continue reading »
Rounding Out | May 19 09'

by GWiZ a 30 year old male from Palo Alto, on vacation in Leticia

"Isolated or protected?"

Being a quintessential Libra, I seek balance in my travels. The tablecloth dinner complements the greasy food stall. The novel in the h... Continue reading »
Coming To America......Well, South America.... | Mar 07 09'

by Matt and Alisa a male traveling as a couple from Vancouver, on vacation in Foz do Iguacu

"The site itself is absolutely huge, comprised of over 250 stunningly picturesque Falls running along a forested ledge"

Well we are now back in the Western Hemisphere and couldn´t have experienced a larger culture shift - from conservative traditional clothing,... Continue reading »
Raining Cats and Dogs | Jun 12 08'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Buenos Aires

"I need to stem the flow of this shopping somehow"

Hola y Buenos Dias de Argentina. I could go on, obviously, but for those of you who can`t speak Spanish i`ll carry on in English...We`ve been here... Continue reading »
The Galapagos Islands | Jan 16 09'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Guayaquil

""there just aren't enough superlatives to do them justice!""

Denny and I flew AeroGal from Quito, Ecuador, to San Cristobal Island, the "capital" of the Galapagos Islands, Saturday, J... Continue reading »