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Living in Bogota: My 5 Colombian Identities

February 26, 2015 by Naomi Dalton1 Comment

I’ve been living in Bogota, Colombia for over a year now, having moved here from London for my Colombian partner, and something I’ve noticed is the way in which identity is defined; since moving here I have taken on a number of identities which just didn’t matter or exist when I was in London. Not that we don’t categorise people there too – for example, a person’s age, ethnicity and the part of London they’re from can tell you a lot about them: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Britain, Colombia, England, London, Spain

How to spend 48 hours in Bogota

February 17, 2015 by Naomi Dalton2 Comments

Many travellers will arrive in Bogota with the intention of  staying for a couple of days before moving onto somewhere else... Cartagena, Santa Marta, the Coffee Region. So in case you happen to be spending just 48 hours in Bogota (let's say a weekend) here’s a suggested itinerary (with alternatives suggested in the event of rain!): Saturday 8.00am: It’s Saturday morning and chances are you’re staying near the historical part of Bogota (the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Arabic, Art, Bakeries, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Coffee, Colombia, Drinking, Flea Market, Food and Wine, Markets, Museum, Music, Restaurants, Santa Barbara, Shopping Mall, Spain, Sushi, Taxi, Traffic

5 Reasons why Santiago is the Most Underrated South American City For Tourism

October 24, 2014 by Nick Kwan1 Comment

When people think of Chile, what comes to mind are usually the breathtaking views of Atacama, treacherous hikes through Patagonia, and the stunning beaches along the coast. I'm not saying these three extremes are anything short of amazing, or else I'd be lying.  However, Santiago, a metropolitan city of more than 6 million people that sits in the center of these marvels, is an amazing city itself and here are five reasons why. My name is Nick, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Art, Avocado, Beach, Bicycle, Brazil, Bridges, Bus Travel, California, Chicago, Chile, Coffee, Colombia, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Hong Kong, Mountain Climbing

Five Selfish Reasons to Add Volunteering to your Travels

June 29, 2014 by Two Bein' Chili4 Comments

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Let’s face it; volunteering our time and effort to a worthy cause is a nice, feel-good thing to do.  For many of us, however, the idea of doing work when we could otherwise be relaxing on a beach or exploring the jungle just sounds … crazy.  We’re traveling to enjoy life, not to waste our precious time milking cows or digging ditches.  Well, I’d like to help you see the light: not only can volunteering let you to contribute directly to a cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Backpacking, Beach, Costa Rica, Drinking, Farming, Hiking, Honduras, Lodge, Nicaragua, Rainforest, Restaurants, Save Money, Spain, Village, Volunteer, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

Eating Your Way Through South America

April 24, 2014 by Kate MayerLeave a Comment

As with most international adventures, a trip through South America should include copious amounts of eating. This continent is certain not to disappoint no matter what your tastes (but it would hopefully include a fondness for red meat and wine). Buenos Aires, Argentina is one of the most metropolitan and beautiful cities in the world. Not only is it full of incredible museums, parks, street art, and cafes but the food is fantastic. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Art, Brazil, Coffee, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Seafood, South America, Street Food, Wine Tasting

2 Awesome Places I Got To Tick Off My Bucket List

February 8, 2014 by James JonesLeave a Comment

  I’ve had an overseas bucket list since I was 18 years of age and I’m still nowhere close to completing the list, though I figure If I get to have 15 countries under my belt I’d be a very happy guy. So far I have visited 8 countries (Peru, Mexico, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Mongolia, UAE and Brazil)…my highlights of those trips were: Trekking the Inca Trail in Peru Staying in a Yurt in Mongolia Sand dune boarding in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beach, Brazil, Cruising, Dubai, Inca trail, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, Namibia, Peru, Philippines, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Trekking, Victoria Falls, Volcano, Zimbabwe

Baggage Handlers Don’t Lie: 20 Tips from The Frontlines

October 23, 2013 by John Coffey2 Comments

Article courtesy of Travel Just 4U, an Australia Travel Agency that specializes in tailored tours of South America. We Australians tend to have to travel long distances just to get anywhere. So much so that we like to think of ourselves as wizened travelers who know the tricks of the trade. Here are some of our favorite travel tips from the frontlines of baggage handlers at airports. When we travel it’s easy for us to take for granted some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, North America, Other, South America, South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, America, Australia, Shopping Mall, South America

Looking for a Vacation Destination? Consider Venezuela

October 12, 2013 by Joanne RuddellLeave a Comment

When I tell people that Venezuela is one of the most breathtaking vacation destinations in the world, my words are often met with glares of disbelief. Venezuela? That's Hugo Chavez territory! Well technically, Chavez is no longer alive, but the stigma remains. Awhile back, I was reading an article about the state of tourism in Venezuela. The piece indicated that while tourism is improving in this great South American nation, it's still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beach, Caves, Culture, Journey, National Park, Waterfall, Wildlife

The Worst Food in the World: Ñachi

August 10, 2013 by Richard Bangs3 Comments

On the way to the headwaters of the Bio-Bio River in Chile, where we hoped to make the first descent, we stopped at a Mapuche Indian farm house and asked if we might camp in an untilled field. Yes, Yaco, the owner, replied, but only if we joined for dinner. Of course! We would be delighted. As we sat at a long wooden table, Yaco served up Mudai, maize chicha, made by cooking ground corn in water, adding masticated maize meal, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Chile, Drinking, Food and Wine, Wildlife

The South Pacific Cargo Cult of “John Frum”

July 28, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

Dispatch: Coconuts and Campbell's: John M. Edwards traces the origins of the wackily hybrid South Pacific cargo cult of “John Fromm” (or “John Frum”) from the world’s most useful conversation starter. . . . “Where are you from?” “United States.” “What is your name?” “John.” “Hey, I am John, too!” Although the polite fisherman was dressed like a native, in imported out-of-date garb straight out of “That Seventies Show,” I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Christmas, Drinking, Fiji, Guam, Palm Trees, Sand, Seafood, South Pacific

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