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RE: differences in cultures
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Mexico, May 9, 2013
It's almost like there's an entire discipline dedicated to this problem.

http://en.wikipedia.o...

RE: TIME CRUNCH!!
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 14, 2013
P.S. The final "hike" into AC from the hydro-electric station takes about 2 hours for reasonably ...

RE: TIME CRUNCH!!
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 14, 2013
I'll add my voice to the general opinion here that Puno isn't worth your time on such a tight sch...

RE: Lone female traveller who doesn't speak Spanish - Chachapoyas?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 13, 2013
You can see Chan Chan one day and the Huacas del Moche (Sol y Luna) the next, then catch the bus ...

RE: A cheaper to reach Machu Picchu
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 8, 2013
I did the route described in #3, catching the bus from the main plaza in Ollantaytambo after spen...

RE: Church Clothes
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Apr 7, 2013
Unfortunately you'd still have money, land, and power to contend with...

RE: Flight Prices in Peru
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 7, 2013
Buying tickets over the counter or on the phone is usually fine up to 24 hours before. After that...

RE: language program for teen in Honduras or Guatemala
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Apr 6, 2013
I'm not personally familiar with that school, though I'd be happy to ask around--about half my de...

RE: Suggestions on things to do around Lima!!!
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 6, 2013
I've not been to Huanuco or Marcahuasi, but as to your first question:

I spent two weeks in Li...

RE: Crossing from Bolivia to Peru at Puerto Heath?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 6, 2013
Especially if you don't have much time, I would advise to forget about that crossing.

There ha...

RE: Travel from Cancun airport to Merida. Bus or plane?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Mexico, Apr 6, 2013
Take the bus. It's cheap, safe, very efficient, comfortable, and total transport time (station/te...

Re: Lone female traveller who doesn't speak Spanish - Chachapoyas?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 6, 2013
That area is very welcoming to travelers (in part because they receive far fewer than they ought ...

Re: Montezuma or Mal Pais???
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Apr 5, 2013
I prefer Montezuma, but it's true that 6 days may be a bit much. Go for a 3/3 split--they're not ...

RE: Thoughts on the new Moon Guatemala 2012?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Apr 4, 2013
Pity, they always manage to bring out new editions the moment I get back...

Thank you both.

RE: What to do in Peru/Bolivia with newly pregnant wife?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 4, 2013
First of all, congratulations to you and your wife!

Second, there should be plenty of wonderfu...

Thoughts on the new Moon Guatemala 2012?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Apr 3, 2013
I'm planning a trip through the highlands, especially the western highlands, this summer. I alrea...

RE: Looking For Suggestions Summer Backpacking 2 Months Yoga/Nature
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Apr 1, 2013
If you're looking to connect with indigenous communities, Bolivia has a wealth of indigenous-run ...

Re: language program for teen in Honduras or Guatemala
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Mar 13, 2013
Hi Denise,

I was in Copan as a 15-year-old (9 years ago) and loved it, but it has changed sinc...

RE: Itinerary advice 2 months Peru-Bolivia
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 4, 2013
Welcome to the TT! Thank you for doing some solid research before posting. While both of those it...

RE: 9 days in Lima what to do?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Mar 4, 2013
Caral can be visited in a very long day-trip from Lima (leaving early in the morning and returnin...