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  1. Minniemoose avatar

    Re: South America June - Dec

    by Minniemoose 13 May 2012

    Hi I'm a bit older (46) but still young in my head! I'm in South America and get to Rio on the 12 Nov planning heading to Buenos Aires…

  2. vnrose avatar

    RE: moving to Argentina for Work then to other south american counties..advice.

    by vnrose 13 May 2012

    Everyone has the right to earn money, or should, but no country is obliged to let a foreigner into their country to do it. Entrance requirem…

  3. jace1985 avatar

    Re: Travel buddies for South America backpacking May-August 2012

    by jace1985 13 May 2012

    Hi ladies thanks for getting in touch! I will be in Chile around mid August time so depending on your plans keep in touch and we could…

  4. Peregrinef avatar

    RE: Rtw trip

    by Peregrinef 12 May 2012

    Agree with the others, that this is far too ambitious! We've spent 6 months in South America alone, and still haven't seen everything…

  5. GrahamPhelan avatar

    RE: Where to find the hottest men? Here's my TOP 15

    by GrahamPhelan 12 May 2012

    Maybe Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia, Finland, Chile, Argentina and Israel all have nice looking guys. But seriously I don't understand…

  6. flobster avatar

    RE: Fuck You Breeders

    by flobster 12 May 2012

    >Hard to believe the cost of everything in the world isn't the same as Australia. Generally everywhere else is cheaper than Australia.…

  7. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Peru beach warning

    by IncaKola 12 May 2012

    Same happened in Chile, 2000 Km south of Peru. http://elcomercio.pe/mundo/1413396/noticia-unas000-aves-aparecieron-muertas-playa-chile…

  8. Pigletinoz avatar

    RE: What to pack for BA, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil in May/June

    by Pigletinoz 12 May 2012

    Salt flats are seriously, SERIOUSLY cold at night!!!

  9. tiririca avatar

    RE: What to pack for BA, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil in May/June

    by tiririca 11 May 2012

    Why do these threads always sound like fashion tips for tramps? I always pack a pair of Loakes, some decent trousers and some presentable…

  10. vnrose avatar

    RE: Torres del Paine in December - questions

    by vnrose 11 May 2012

    1) There are no flights from cities in the north to cities in the south. You will have to take 2 flights and connect in Santiago. SKY…

  11. Engreeks1 avatar

    Torres del Paine in December - questions

    by Engreeks1 11 May 2012

    Hi there! I'm planning a trip to Salar de Uyuni and Torres Del Paine with a group of 6 young, fit friends. I'm working on our itinerary…

  12. vnrose avatar

    RE: What to pack for BA, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil in May/June

    by vnrose 11 May 2012

    Ok. The trip from San Pedro to the salt flats is seriously cold. If you can pick up a cheap blanket to toss after the trip, it would help…

  13. bretnatalie avatar

    RE: What to pack for BA, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil in May/June

    by bretnatalie 11 May 2012

    Thanks for your reply. I'm heading to Santiago via Mendoza/Cordoba from BA, then straight tup to Atacama, and through the salt flats in…

  14. vnrose avatar

    RE: What to pack for BA, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil in May/June

    by vnrose 11 May 2012

    Depends a bit on where you are headed in each of those countries. What you have is fine but if you are venturing to Patagonia in winter…

  15. bretnatalie avatar

    What to pack for BA, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil in May/June

    by bretnatalie 11 May 2012

    Hello This may seem a dumb question, but I'm wondering what kind of clothes I'll need for a trip around South America in May/June? I…

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    RE: Costs of travelling?

    by ban_janti_return 10 May 2012

    Brazil and Suriname - the most expensive, more than some European countries, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay - quite expensive, but depends…

  17. saljes avatar

    Costs of travelling?

    by saljes 10 May 2012

    Hello all, We are going to South America in September and we heard that travelling is expensive there. We were wondering if anyone knows…

  18. fowler9 avatar

    RE: South America Help!!

    by fowler9 10 May 2012

    I never got asked for proof of onward travel in Chile, Peru, Bolivia or Argentina. I think Sucre and Potosi in Bolivia are worth a little…

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    RE: South America help

    by fowler9 10 May 2012

    #3 I think it may be an idea to leave Brasil for another time. I would say £1000 a month should be enough, you must keep in mind that…

  20. noestoytanperdida avatar

    RE: Itinerary Advice!!

    by noestoytanperdida 10 May 2012

    Just to add, if you really want to understand Chile, you need to see the north and the south. Having lived in the north, I’m perhaps a…

  21. noestoytanperdida avatar

    Re: Itinerary Advice!!

    by noestoytanperdida 10 May 2012

    Can’t help with specifics on where to stay etc. but have tried to give a little general advice. Easter Island is one of the best place…

  22. hazel422 avatar

    RE: WWOOFing throughout Central/South America

    by hazel422 10 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm travelling solo thorugh South America at the end of November and am keen to do some WWOOFing!! Looking for a travel buddy,…

  23. hazzdawg avatar

    RE: Does Paraguay safe?

    by hazzdawg 10 May 2012

    I was warned by several locals in Ascunsion about muggings after dark and on Sundays. The crime rate in that city is worse than Argentina…

  24. vnrose avatar

    RE: Driving in Argentina/Chile

    by vnrose 10 May 2012

    You can't rent a car in Argentina and drop it in Chile; two different countries. You can sometimes rent one for a round trip across a…

  25. scooplake avatar

    Driving in Argentina/Chile

    by scooplake 09 May 2012

    We are going to be in Cordoba, Argentina in December and was wondering if anyone had any experience renting a car and driving in Argentina.…

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