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one company for several countries
by valpojamie 28 May 2012
Hi all, I believe I found a gem. I decided on a trip for the north of Chile and up into Peru. I have been working in Chile in the cruise…
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short day trip from Quito
by worldtraveler44 28 May 2012
any suggestions for short day trips from Quito? we will be there for few days before leaving to the Galapagos and was wondering about…
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RE: Travelling overland from Lima to Cusco
by rjonsun 28 May 2012
A stop in Paracas to go out to the islands and see the "poor man's Galapagos" is worth the effort. Although most of the boats leave around…
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Re: Trip Report - Good time in Galapagos May 2012
by Tkbell2001 27 May 2012
Sorry for the difficult read...I'm kinda new to these posts! I'll try to do better next time! At least hope you found something helpful…
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9 spare days in South America
by maz81 27 May 2012
Hello, I'm after some ideas/ advice.... I am travelling with a friend from La Paz overland to Buenos Aires then up to Rio de Janeiro.…
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Trip Report - Good time in Galapagos May 2012
by Tkbell2001 27 May 2012
I went to Galapagos with my husband, son & stepson both 21, and my parents, Dad 81 & Mom 77, for a week in the middle of May. First I…
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Galapagos in Okt 2012
by Neo1706 26 May 2012
Hello Together, i am looking for a good cruise around Galapagos in Okt 2012. Starting if possible from Isla Santa Cruz 7 Days Low bud…
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RE: South America in 3 months
by trent84 25 May 2012
To do Patagonia itself will take a month. Distances are huge. I think you are under the 'got to see everthing' mantra that every man and…
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7 Days in Ecuador
by funkyspelunker 24 May 2012
I have seven days in Ecuador, starting June 4, following a one month trip through Panama and Colombia. This isn't the Galapagos trip for…
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RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by Pigletinoz 23 May 2012
I'm sorry your trip was so different to your expectations. However, just because you pay a lot money doesn't mean you have 'bought' the…
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RE: First time solo traveller - my itinerary - comments/advice very welcome
by sarahgriffin 23 May 2012
Hi All So I'm back - long time since last post I know, but I've a much more solid plan now. I almost decided not to go but changed my…
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RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by zararock 23 May 2012
"It's a better deal to go to a Zoo or an Aquarium than the Galapagos"... you lost me there!!... :S By the way, you mention at Darwin's…
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RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by ban_janti_return 23 May 2012
>It's so funny how people who havent been there discuss sooo much about this I have not been there, but I've been to a few places that…
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RE: Do i need hiking boots for equador
by ban_janti_return 23 May 2012
Boots will be useful for the mountains and volcanoes, not so needed for jungle but it wouldn't hurt to have them. Sandals and jungle are…
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Do i need hiking boots for equador
by fritobandito 23 May 2012
Hi there I am going to be heading off to Equador soon and I was wondering if i need hiking boots or just sturdy shoes or if sturdy sandals…
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RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by jgcp 23 May 2012
Sheesh talk about petty arguments! Well it's strange that those who haven't been there are arguing about it. Obviously the OP has a grudge…
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RE: Best to buy a new diving mask at home or buy/rent one in Bali?
by LA_FadeAway 23 May 2012
Even for snorkeling I prefer to have my own mask and snorkel. Nothing is more frustrating than a cheap leaky fogging mask from a tour…
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RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by ban_janti_return 23 May 2012
My neither, so I'm not saying that OP is right. I just said is interesting unpopular opinion, as I'm sure that many people who had been…
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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…
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RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by ban_janti_return 23 May 2012
#5 If you know the expression you shouldn't ask. Opinion of the masses rarely concerns me. #7 You are too hard on OP and you didn't read…
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RE: Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by ToadofToadHall 22 May 2012
It sounds like OP's main beef with the Galapagos is the strict restrictions put in place to protect the very delicate ecosystem of the…
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RE: I have one month to plan one year, any and all advice greatly welcomed!
by Eatspud 22 May 2012
Agree with much of the above but STAY AWAY from Galapagos- it's for the elderly and handicapped and you'll hate it. Snorkeling and explorin…
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Galapagos: Overrated Scam!!
by Eatspud 22 May 2012
If you are elderly, overweight, disabled, have mobility issues . . . the Galapagos is a great place for you to visit nature. However,…
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Re: I have one month to plan one year, any and all advice greatly welcomed!
by AlexRetzleff 22 May 2012
Sounds like you are leaning towards South or Central America. You might want to check out Youth International's South America program…
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Re: Gap Year
by AlexRetzleff 22 May 2012
You might want to check out Youth International's South America program (www.youthinternational.org). You backpack in a small group with…
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