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  1. Mattt avatar

    RE: Antipodes with greatest distance between them.

    by Mattt 08 February 2012

    So good to see someone use the word 'antipodes' correctly. Very tiresom putting up with Poms who think it means 'Australia and New Zealand'…

  2. USA1579 avatar

    Re: Peruwayna Spanish School in Miraflores, Lima

    by USA1579 08 February 2012

    I've studied with Peruwayna Spanish School in Miraflores for one month. I will definitely recommend people to study at Peruwayna. Their…

  3. Kahua avatar

    RE: USA RV hire questions

    by Kahua 08 February 2012

    What OP is requesting does not exist (cheap RV, no mileage, fuel efficient) OP wants to travel to the south of America, which does not…

  4. bzookaj avatar

    RE: USA RV hire questions

    by bzookaj 08 February 2012

    From your post, it sounds like you want to rent the RV and use it to go to South America. You will not find a place that allows that.…

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    RE: Mailing items to myself in Brazil

    by ban_janti 07 February 2012

    Honestly just get a cheap phone for calling and forget about the Iphone here. You will probably need to pay duty and as suggested by others…

  6. wickedlady avatar

    Trekking Buddies

    by wickedlady 07 February 2012

    Hello, I'm going to be in Nepal from 27th March til 22nd April 2012 and I'm planning on doing the Annapurna Circuit, (flying into/out…

  7. inaciomartinelli avatar

    Re: Brazilian Itinerary and transport

    by inaciomartinelli 07 February 2012

    If you really like architecture you should go to Brasilia. Skip Belo Horizonte, it only worth it because of the beautiful girls. Ouro…

  8. LeviCurtis avatar

    Could I have problems when trying to enter Bolivia without return ticket?

    by LeviCurtis 07 February 2012

    I would like to know if anyone has flown to a country in South America without a return ticket and if so did you have any problems with…

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    RE:

    by barbi 07 February 2012

    No, I don't hear that very often. I heard it a few times when I was travelling alone in South America and I'm sure my gran feels tampted…

  10. cybergal avatar

    RE: What has the Queen ever really done for the UK?

    by cybergal 07 February 2012

    +I've seen gravy sauce on more than one menu and have heard people say it+ Were these British menus or authentic South American Mexican…

  11. elisebolivia avatar

    Re: Planning 4 month trip to South America (Arg/Bol/Peru/Equ/Col)

    by elisebolivia 07 February 2012

    qmaxor I am volunteering with a fantastic nonprofit based out of Sucre, Bolivia, and if you like to hike (which it sounds like you and…

  12. gusfisher avatar

    Brazil to Columbia by road/boat?

    by gusfisher 07 February 2012

    Hi, I am in a bit of a sticky situation and would love any tips you wise travellers may have for me. My boyfriend and I are travelling…

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    Mitsubishi L300 4x4 van 2.5 Turbo Diese for Sale in Argentina, Chile or Bol

    by utaxxu 07 February 2012

    Hello, after finishing my South America trip will have to sell my great travel van: it´s ready to be sold now!! Am fairly flexible with…

  14. goldfinger avatar

    RE: What has the Queen ever really done for the UK?

    by goldfinger 07 February 2012

    >Is that on the menu of the South American place? Yes, their menu has a huge section titled 'Mexican.' They may call themselves South…

  15. cybergal avatar

    RE: What has the Queen ever really done for the UK?

    by cybergal 07 February 2012

    +I've never seen a burrito or chimichanga in Mexico+ Is that on the menu of the South American place? Or the Mexican/Turkish one? …

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    Re: What has the Queen ever really done for the UK?

    by cybergal 07 February 2012

    Las Inguanas seems to consider itself a [South American|http://www.iguanas.co.uk/about] chain, rather than a Mexican one. I'm pretty…

  17. fabbrisd1 avatar

    RE: The Cuban Food Question.

    by fabbrisd1 07 February 2012

    Connor is a joy as a wordsmith expressing her direct Cuban expereince, and forum readers her should investigate her blog posts farther…

  18. mysideofthemtn avatar

    Solo tent for Patagonia?

    by mysideofthemtn 07 February 2012

    Hi guys, I've been reading the many posts about trekking in Patagonia, but I haven't found exactly the info I'm hoping for (apologies…

  19. rgrayson283 avatar

    Doing the Guiana's

    by rgrayson283 07 February 2012

    Hi, I'm an Australian currenlty planning a round the world trip. I fly into Sao Paulo (11 October 2012) and am planning to work my way…

  20. rgrayson283 avatar

    Brazilian Itinerary and transport

    by rgrayson283 07 February 2012

    Hi Guys, I'm an Australian currenlty planning a round the world trip which will take me through Europe and South America for 12months.…

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    RE: Ecuador Visas

    by playablanca 07 February 2012

    Thank you for the information. I had mis-remembered the date and it's the 15th- I'll be leaving on or before that date as i don't want…

  22. marfus avatar

    Brazil_Warfarina_blood test for INR

    by marfus 06 February 2012

    Hi All I would like to hear from someone who has the experience of traveling on Warfarina in South America I will be travelling for 3…

  23. marfus avatar

    Argentina-Warfarin_blood test for INR

    by marfus 06 February 2012

    Hi All I would like to hear from someone who has the experience of traveling on Warfarina in South America I will be travelling for 3…

  24. marfus avatar

    Bolivia-Warfarina_blood test for INR

    by marfus 06 February 2012

    Hi All I would like to hear from someone who has the experience of traveling on Warfarina in South America I will be travelling for 3…

  25. marfus avatar

    Peru-Warfarina_blood test for INR

    by marfus 06 February 2012

    Hi All I would like to hear from someone who has the experience of traveling on Warfarina in South America I will be travelling for 3…

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