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Cascada de las Animas | Nov 07 08'

by Tod & Jen a traveling as a couple from Austin, on vacation in San Jose de Maipo

Cascade of the Spirit or Waterfall of the Spirit is the literal translation for Cascada de las Animas. How lovely and how much a departure from all... Continue reading »
The search for love and sleep on the Inka Trail | Apr 30 07'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Machu Picchu

"Well, I haven´t had a drink in eight days"

Taking the advice from our Lonely Planet guide book (mistake), we decided to have a final supper on the eve of our four day&nbs... Continue reading »
Ilha de Santa Catarina | Nov 05 08'

by Susannah a 28 year old female from Cardiff, on vacation in Florianopolis

"15 of us crammed into a VW combi van....."

We left Punta del Diablo a day later than planned to cross the border into Brazil. We knew this was going to be quite an arduous task! ... Continue reading »
Days 2 and 3 Cartagena | Oct 24 08'

by Natalia Castillo a female from Charleston, on vacation in Cartagena

"Loving life in Paradise!"

The first few days in Cartagena have been fantastic. For those of you that are interested in an adventurous vacation, I would highly recommend chec... Continue reading »
FAQ: Part 1 | Oct 29 08'

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

Upon popular request, we prepared answers to many frequently asked questions. One note up front, the answers apply to Cotacachi and surroundi... Continue reading »
The Heart of Argentina | Feb 21 06'

by Marcfest a male from Toronto, on vacation in Mendoza

Where does one go to escape the sweltering, two T-shirt a day humidity of Buenos Aires? Head west to cooler and drier altitudes. My nex... Continue reading »
Magical Mohanda | Oct 22 08'

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

We had a spectacular outdoor adventure climbing the peak called Fuya Fuya that guards a pristine lake in an area of the highlands called Mohanda. O... Continue reading »
Giant tortoises and Blue Footed Boobies! | Mar 14 07'

by Ben and Gini a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Galapagos Islands

I feel this could be along one! Got to really do the place the place justice after all!We booked an eight day cruise round the Galapagos islands on... Continue reading »
Aaaaaarequiiiiipaaaaa *squawk!* | Dec 05 06'

by On-track to BPAC! a 22 year old female from Sydney, on vacation in Arequipa

"Hundreds, maybe thousands of tentacles dangle from the body of the beast"

This is going to be pretty dodgy as I've lost my notebook which had all the details down - so this is all from memory.. here goes!Well we arrived i... Continue reading »
Cusco, Peru - Heart of the Inca Empire | Apr 13 07'

by Wendy2009 a 47 year old female from Brisbane, on vacation in Cusco

"Cusco, Peru - Heart of the Inca Empire"

The long day bus ride to Cusco did not disappoint. As I have mentioned on previous occasions, this presents an ideal time to check things out.... Continue reading »