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  1. kthxbye avatar

    RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

    by kthxbye 28 May 2012

    Thanks for this midlifetravel. Unlocked iPhone will work fine anywhere in the world...just need the relevant simcard. iPod shuffle for…

  2. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: Iquitos - flooded or not for amazon forest - where to stay

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    Hello Segashi, Iquitos has a ecuatorial climate, hence it rains all round the year. For this cause, there are two seasons in the Amazon:…

  3. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: 6-7 weeks in S.A and need help! :D

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    *Hi Matttrip,* For Peru, I suggest contact to *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperu,_tourist_information_and_assistance], the Natio…

  4. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: South America in 3 months

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    *Hi Matttrip,* For Peru, I suggest before to book in advance or wire money, contact to *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperu,_touri…

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    RE: Jungle Areas/Lodges

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    *Hello mico2015:* If you wish to hire a tour company in [Iquitos|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iquitos] or Peru, before to book or pay…

  6. abbieann avatar

    Suggestion for Ecuadorian Amazon homestay

    by abbieann 25 May 2012

    I traveled to Ecuador and stayed with a family in the Amazon jungle. I have traveled in Europe and various countries throughout Central…

  7. abbieann avatar

    Visit the Amazon Rainforest

    by abbieann 25 May 2012

    I traveled to Ecuador and stayed with a family in the Amazon jungle. I have traveled in Europe and various countries throughout Central…

  8. dmastalir avatar

    Re: Must-sees in Montreal?!

    by dmastalir 25 May 2012

    The Archeological museum is amazing. I think it's called Musee Archeologic de Montreal. It's built on an actual dig of the old (dating…

  9. morboso avatar

    RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!

    by morboso 23 May 2012

    By the way I have'n't been to the Galapagos because it is too experience my preference would be the Amazon jungle you can do a 5 day 4…

  10. sabrownNH avatar

    Re: Vaccinations for Peru

    by sabrownNH 23 May 2012

    You are not going to build up immunities to Hep A, Malaria and Typhoid Fever from a quick vacation to Peru. I feel like this is a troll…

  11. abbilisia2 avatar

    Wanting to visit the Amazon Rainforest

    by abbilisia2 22 May 2012

    For everyone out there who is looking for a place to visit that is off the beaten path and authentic, this is where you will want to visit.…

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    RE: Bogota, Colombia to Lima, Peru (1 month) - 2 travelling kiwis

    by abbilisia2 22 May 2012

    I have spent a lot of time in Ecuador and always thought the busses are really nice. I have only traveled by bus in central america other…

  13. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    Re: Pacaya-Samiria tour

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 18 May 2012

    *Hi Poabli:* If you wish to hire a tour company in [Iquitos|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iquitos] or Peru, before to book or pay in advan…

  14. abbilisia avatar

    RE: Amazon rainforest tour advices !

    by abbilisia 18 May 2012

    I stayed with a family in the amazon jungle for 6 months and loved every bit of it. The family I lived with is wanting more people to…

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    RE: Volunteer work in Brazil,Peru,Ecuador,Bolivia to meet the Amazon rainforest

    by abbilisia 18 May 2012

    Hi, I did volunteer work in Ecuador for 6 months at a great place in the Amazon. I loved every bit of it. One of the best thing is that…

  16. katieoverseas avatar

    RE: Volunteer work in Brazil,Peru,Ecuador,Bolivia to meet the Amazon rainforest

    by katieoverseas 16 May 2012

    Hello! There are so many options, that I hope using reviews from past volunteers will help. [http://www.go-volunteerabroad.com/voluntee…

  17. aslukas avatar

    RE: Jungle in Mexico?

    by aslukas 15 May 2012

    There is a lot of high-canopy jungle in southern Mexico and Central America, though most of the Yucatan is scrubby tropical dry forest.…

  18. abbilisia avatar

    RE: Alternate route

    by abbilisia 14 May 2012

    If you are looking for a place without tourist then this is exactly where you want to go. I spent 6 months there and only met about 6…

  19. abbilisia avatar

    RE: Ecuador Questions

    by abbilisia 14 May 2012

    You do need to be careful but I think if you have been hiking in other latin american countries you know not to pack around anythign that…

  20. abbilisia avatar

    RE: Cuenca: looking for advice on local activities

    by abbilisia 14 May 2012

    I don't know if you are just staying in Cuenca or how far away you are wanting to go to volunteer. I wanted to share with you where I…

  21. abbilisia avatar

    Re: Where in Ecuador

    by abbilisia 14 May 2012

    Banos is great. I have visited there numerous times and the landscape is gorgeous, there are adventure sports everywhere, and the nightlife…

  22. hum_dinger avatar

    Re: ayahuasca ceremony?

    by hum_dinger 11 May 2012

    I have been in Peru for eight months, and am only here for Ayahuasca, to heal. I had no idea what I was in for, here in Peru, having no…

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    RE: I want adventure

    by gowrivaranashi 03 May 2012

    Hi, my name is gowri and i just came across this. If you are looking for an adventure in the amazon jungle, check out our company called…

  24. gowrivaranashi avatar

    Re: Big trees and real jungle adventure in Peru - where?

    by gowrivaranashi 03 May 2012

    Hey, I have been on a few expeditions with a group called Tamandua Expeditions.If you are looking for an adventure in the amazon jungle,…

  25. gowrivaranashi avatar

    Re: Rainforest Adventure

    by gowrivaranashi 01 May 2012

    Hi, my name is gowri and i just came across this. If you are looking for an adventure in the amazon jungle, check out our company called…

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