Americas - South America
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Jun 15, 2013 7:17 PM
vidic15
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Jun 18, 2013 2:51 PM
vidic15
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Colombia
Malaria injections
Heading to Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin in August.
Coming from Australia I am aware we need a yellow fever certificate, but would it be advisable to obtain Malaria shots before travel?
Jun 15, 2013 6:46 PM
arthil
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Jun 15, 2013 8:13 PM
amobr82
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Brazil
rio to lencoiss
Is it possible to get from Rio to Lencois in one day? I realize I will have to fly into Salvador first, but will I be able to connect to a flight or a bus to Lencois immediately and arrive the same day? I can't seem to find reliable information about flights to Lencois (if these operate at all).
I plan to stay in Salvador for four or five days after doing Chapada Diamantina and, to optimize my travel schedule, would rather not have to stay there overnight on my way to Lencois.
Thanks for any help.
Jun 15, 2013 6:32 PM
kerbyoverseas
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Jun 16, 2013 1:36 PM
markharf
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Young traveler with itchy feet..need ideas on trip!
Thanks for joining me here! I just recently returned from the Peace Corps where I had the luxury to travel all over Europe as I served in Eastern Europe. Now that I have my feet firmly planted back in the US, working a 9-5 in D.C., I'm starting to get itchy feet!
I am planning a 2 week trip around Christmas. Hoping to spend 800 on a roundtrip ticket somewhere. I love backpacking, want to avoid major tourist traps (I HATE resorts), and love areas rich with nature, culture, and history. Thinking somewhere in South or Central America (warmth!) although my boyfriend is pushing for Russia. We are probably not wanting Europe. Any ideas?
Edited by: kerbyoverseas
Jun 15, 2013 1:35 PM
joeperkins91
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Jun 17, 2013 2:29 PM
reporter
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World cup Rio accomodation
Me and my girlfriend are travelling south america next year and intend to end out trip in Rio for the opening week of the world cup, from what i can see up to now the packages/prices are ridiculous, i expect pricey but less than i am seeing, the best thing would be finding another couple and renting an apartment, any one know anything about any sites or any info at all about accommodation in Rio for the world cup?
Jun 15, 2013 1:16 PM
ebh2121
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Jun 18, 2013 1:18 PM
ebh2121
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Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
Galapagos in January
I realise that this is a common topic on here, but I can't seem to find any information about booking a cruise for Galapagos at the last minute for the end of Dec or the start of January. I realise that this is likely the high season given the holidays so was wondering if anyone has experience of a last minute booking during this period? We are looking for either a 5 or an 8 day cruise departing sometime between 29 Dec - 5 Jan. Would prefer to pay a little more for a better boat rather than going completely budget but we are reasonably flexible.
Does anyone have any experience of last minute bookings from Ecuador at this time? We are 2 people in our early 30s.
Thanks,
E
Jun 15, 2013 9:50 AM
belgiumtravelgirl
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Jun 17, 2013 1:30 PM
nahuel
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Chile & Easter Island
Traveling from El Chalten to Coyhaique in Oktober
The cruise between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales is cancelled and because of that we changed our schedule.
We 'll be flying to Punta Arenas and travelling North using the Ruta 40.
We would like to visit Glaciar San Rafael, but it seems difficult to get to Puerto Rio Tranquilo or Coyhaique from El Chalten.
Has anybody done the same trip and can give us 'tips and tricks' ?
Thanks in advance,
Jun 15, 2013 9:46 AM
mdale11
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Jun 17, 2013 8:15 AM
bogota2011
20 replies
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location:
Colombia
Ayahuasca in Zona Cafetera
Hello,
I just heard from friends that visited Salento that Salento like Iquitos, Peru is a place where they offer ayahuasca ceremonies, ect. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. By experience I don´t mean necessarily participating in taking ayahuasca in a ceremony but talking to locals, shamans, or the people offering this type of thing.
In Iquitos I had wonderful experiences with travelers and locals just talking about ayahuasca and learned a lot of really interesting history through just the people that were around. I´m wondering if it is like this in Salento.
Thanks!
Jun 15, 2013 7:47 AM
easyriderhcmcha...
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Jun 16, 2013 8:44 PM
bogota2011
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location:
Colombia
Buying a car in Bogota for trip to Buenos Aires
Hi,
We're planning a road trip from Bogotá to Buenos Aires starting 26 July and want to buy a car for this. If you have a second hand car available in Bogotá, or know of travellers who want to sell their car late July, we would be very grateful if you could let us know. Any other tips about buying an affordable second hand car in Bogotá are greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Regards,
Frank
The Netherlands
La Paz to Salt Flats
Hey, I am currently in La Paz and looking to book tour to the salt flats leaving Monday. Anyone wanna meet up to take the bus down to Uyuni? Also considering booking tour from Tapiza since I've read better reviews but it's longer to get there.
Let me know!
Mel
20 days from Bogota) in August where to go?
Hi all - I am currently working in Colombia (Bogota and Antioquia) and will have 20 days in August to travel at the end of my contract. Its just so hard to narrow down where to go!!
I was thinking of some elements of the following:
Equador - Sierras (maybe horse riding?) or Amazon
Venezuela - Los Roques (diving)
Panama?
But really I'm searching a bit blind. I love adventure, but I don't want to be doing 20 hr bus journeys every other day. I'm not interested in partying, more seeing nature/culture etc.
What would you suggest?
Thanks!
Jun 14, 2013 5:27 PM
jkwhittaker
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Jun 17, 2013 1:35 PM
nahuel
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location:
Chile & Easter Island
Torres del Paine last minute - an option?
Hey,
I'm heading to Argentina and Chile for six weeks in late September. I want to travel at my own pace and avoid locking myself into a rigid schedule.
Because of this I plan to arrive in Puerto Natales at some point in October and book a tour into Torres del Paine national park. Are there any problems booking last minute tours? Or would it just mean I'd have to camp instead of staying the refugios?
Any advice/information would be most appreciated.
Thanks.
Jun 14, 2013 3:40 PM
klaush
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Jun 18, 2013 1:17 PM
klaush
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location:
Peru
Travel Alert: Día del Chicharrón
If you happen to be in Lima at the moment, and interested in authentic local food:
Go to the food festival at Parque de la Exposicion, all day tomorrw.
It is called "Día del Chicharrón" and will present different varieties of pork meat, prepared in the delicious local styles as "chicharron", "al cilindro", "adobo", "cecina" and many others.
Día del Chicharrón (diario Correo)
Parque de la Exposicion is located between Miraflores and the colonial center, just south of the Sheraton hotel and associated shopping mall. Very easy to reach.
Jun 14, 2013 11:04 AM
Tsav7
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Jun 14, 2013 11:04 AM
Tsav7
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location:
Colombia
Salsa in Colombia and in Cali City
After staying a few months in Cali city, the Capital of the Salsa in Colombia, I wrote special pages about this activity in Colombia and how it differs from other places in the world.
www.langeasy.com/salsa/co/en/salsa3.html
The second page is about Salsa schools and Salsa clubs in Cali city in Colombia.
www.langeasy.com/salsa/co/en/salsa4.html
Jun 14, 2013 9:05 AM
Vermonter
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Jun 17, 2013 5:46 AM
lknight1966
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Wi-fi and AMS
Just back from 2 1/2 weeks in Peru starting on the Amazon beyond Iquitos and ending up in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. This is not a full trip report but just a couple of pointers that might help fellow travelers.
First, I found good wi-fi everywhere even in jungle lodges on the Amazon. I brought my iPad and used it every day. Even uploaded pix from my camera and sent them as email attachments.
Second Cusco and AMS. I did take Diamox beginning one day before arriving in Cusco and continued for the next 10 days in Sacred Valley, MP and Cusco. The only symptom I experienced was shortness of breath at MP. Other members of the group did not take Diamox and had no problems either.
And by the way Cusco is not as cold as I expected, at least it wasn't in early June.
Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador June-August
Hi all- my name is Caroline and I am a 27 year old grad student in Denver, Colorado. I will be traveling around Peru/Bolivia/Ecuador from June 21-August 10 beginning in Lima, and would love a traveling companion. Will be staying in cheap hostels and couchsurfing/wwoofing as well, as I am on a budget. I am fun, positive, and adventurous =) If you would like to meet up, shoot an email to cmacfry@gmail.com. Thanks!
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