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Travel Tips and Photo Essay on Incredible Cartagena, Colombia
Most of my friends thought I was crazy when I told them that I was going to Colombia, they thought I had a death wish. I was bored with the usual destinations. I wanted something that would get me...
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Travel Tips on what to see and do in El Rodadero & Santa Marta, Colombia
Above: The beach at El Rodadero Two hours east of Cartagena is Santa Marta. My Lonely Planet guide had gone into quite a lot of detail on Santa Marta’s attractions. Really, in all honesty, there is...
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Parque Tayrona, Colombia – beaches, bugs, and encounters with soldiers
Parque Tayrona is worth seeing for it’s wild, rugged beauty. Isolated, you can walk along its beaches and not see anyone. The surf in many places is violent, the breeze strong. The coast is made up of...
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Photo Essay and Safety Tips on Taganga, Colombia
Taganga is a small village popular with backpackers. It also has a reputation for drugs, theft and muggings – I read a description of the town that basically summed it up like this: “Great if you are...
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Why we love Colombia
I’ve been to Colombia twice now and I really love this country. The geographical diversity is amazing. The multiple mountain ranges mean that climatic zones can change within a few kilometers....
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Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I expected Brazilians to be like those friendly, beautiful people you see in the travel ads. My first upfront experience with a Brazilian was at the airport when I was taking my backpack off the...
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Ilha Grande & Paraty, Brazil – Beaches, hikes and beautiful scenery
Ilha Grande Above: Approach to the town of Abraao, Ilha Grande Ilha Grande is a forested and mountainous island with beautiful beaches. It is relatively undeveloped (no banks) and all the restaurants...
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Amazing Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side – and getting attacked by angry Toucans
We took the plane from Rio to Foz do Iguazu. Unlike the mountainous area surrounding Rio, the terrain in this area of Brazil is flat and featureless – until you suddenly see Iguazu falls and the cloud...
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Reasons to see Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side – Photo Essay
I’ve seen all these websites comparing which side of Iguazu is best, the Brazilian or Argentinian. My opinion is that you absolutely have to see both – they’re both different and if you’ve come all...
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Why I won’t be going back to Brazil
If you’ve read the last few posts you’ve probably figured out that I wasn’t crazy about Brazil. I’ll say it now: Brazil was for me the most disappointing place I’ve been on vacation. My opinion is...
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Avoiding Europe in the summer…and other places to go instead.
We’ve seen way too many tourists this summer. Europe always has a lot of tourists, there’s a reason it is most people’s favorite continent (including ours). We’ve spent the last 3 summers in Europe....
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Places to Visit near Cartagena (Colombia). And on what to See and Do in El...
Places to Visit near Cartagena (Colombia). Two hours east of Cartagena is Santa Marta. My Lonely Planet guide had gone into quite a lot of detail on Santa Marta’s attractions. Really, in all honesty,...
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Parque Tayrona, Colombia. And a night at the Eco-Habs
Parque Tayrona Colombia. And a night at the Eco-Habs. Parque Tayrona is worth seeing for it’s wild, rugged beauty. Isolated, you can walk along its beaches and not see anyone. The surf in many places...
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Safety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit
Safety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit. Taganga is a small village popular with backpackers. It also has a reputation for drugs, theft and muggings – I read a description of the town that...
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Why we love Colombia
Why we love Colombia. I’ve been to Colombia twice now and I really love this country. The geographical diversity is amazing. The multiple mountain ranges mean that climatic zones can change within a...
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Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I expected Brazilians to be like those friendly, beautiful people you see in the travel ads. My first upfront experience with a Brazilian was at the airport...
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Ilha Grande and Paraty. And How to get there
Ilha Grande Above: Approach to the town of Abraao, Ilha Grande Ilha Grande is a forested and mountainous island with beautiful beaches. It is relatively undeveloped (no banks) and all the...
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Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side. How to Get there, Where to Stay…and on getting...
We took the plane from Rio to Foz do Iguazu. Unlike the mountainous area surrounding Rio, the terrain in this area of Brazil is flat and featureless – until you suddenly see Iguazu falls and the cloud...
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Iguazu Falls. Which side is better? And Where to Stay
I’ve seen all these websites comparing which side of Iguazu is best, the Brazilian or Argentinian. My opinion is that you absolutely have to see both – they’re both different and if you’ve come all...
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Why I won’t be going back to Brazil
If you’ve read the last few posts you’ve probably figured out that I wasn’t crazy about Brazil. I’ll say it now: Brazil was for me the most disappointing place I’ve been on vacation. My opinion is...
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