South America Archive

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    Salta the Beautiful

    Today I am pleased to introduce a beautiful post by guest contributor Craig Martin of Indie Travel Podcast. Salta, a beautiful colonial town in north west Argentina has long been proud of its food, but now it has reason to be proud of its art,...

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    Sneaking into Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison

    Today’s guest post is a very unique story by Jason Batansky, from Locationless Living, a location independent traveler who apparently has no fear. Although sneaking into a Bolivian prison may not sound like a tourist activity, Jason shares his very unique experience doing just that....

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    The Three Prettiest Pueblos in Colombia

    Today I am pleased to feature a post by the expert travel blogger, David Lee. David is an authority on many travel subjects, but his move to Columbia added this South American country to his repertoire. This is a beautiful post about little known spots...

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  • Floreana Galapagos Islands

    The Post Office at the End of the World

    There are certain rights of passage in which every visitor to the Galapagos Islands must participate: crossing the equator celebration, playing with giant tortoises and a visit to Post Office Bay. The Galapagos remains the best preserved natural wonder in the world for two reasons:...

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  • Endeavour

    Beer, Boobies and the Southern Cross in the Galapagos

    It was the next to last night on a week long cruise of the Galapagos aboard the Lindblad/National Geographic ship, The Endeavour. Unlike a mega-ship tour of the Caribbean, the Endeavour is a fairly small ship, and the exploration of the island chain included rigorous...

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    Palm Tree, Happy Tree

    When people are asked to name a dream travel destination, a majority usually select fantastic tropical locales featuring swaying palms. Work, family obligations and the general routine of normal life makes many of us dream about exotic travel; windy beaches, margaritas by the pool and...

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  • Galapagos

    Four Unique Galapagos Experiences

    The Galapagos archipelago is famous for two things: Darwin and its rich animal life. What most people don’t anticipate before their first trip to these fantasy islands are the unique, once in a lifetime experiences you can only find in the Galapagos. Swim with a...

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  • Guayaquil

    Malecon 2000 – Guayaquil River Walk

    While en route to the Galapagos last year, we spent time in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil preparing for our expedition. On the return home, we had time to really explore the city and were thrilled to find one of the most impressive public...

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  • Alex Trebek Galapagos

    Cruising the Galapagos with Alex Trebek

    Alex Trebek   In May 2009, a week after returning from a 13 day trip to the Mediterranean, I received a call that would make a huge impact on my life. It was someone telling me that I was one of the winners in the...

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    Three Reasons to Visit the Galapagos Now

    If you ask someone for their travel bucket list, the Galapagos Islands are almost always near the top, and with good reason. The Galapagos are an exceedingly important group of islands, not only for their history with Darwin but for what they mean to our...

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    Galapagos Kayak Disaster

    While I’m not a traditional outdoorsy kind of guy, I do love just about anything water related. Swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, you name it, I’ve probably done it and had a blast in the process. That’s why when the opportunity arose in the Galapagos to...

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    Is Ecotourism Sustainable?

    Last year I actually won a sweepstakes (one of those that no one ever wins) for a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Beyond Darwin, I knew nothing of the archipelago and went only because it was free. However, my week touring this eco-wonder changed my...

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    Wildlife of the Galapagos Photo Series

    There are many reasons to travel to the Galapagos, but ultimately it’s all about the wildlife. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our Galapagos expedition.

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    Five Unforgettable Travel Experiences

    There are thousands of unique sites and scenes around the world, each wonderful in their own way. However, I am constantly amazed at how many people travel without truly experiencing them. It is important to think outside the box when traveling; to find ways to...

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  • Galapagos Islands

    Learning About Island Life in the Galapagos

    Galapagos Island Life   I never thought I would travel with an organized group–I have gleefully pointed and smirked at tourist laden motor coaches stopping for a chance to buy “handmade” ceramics or, God help us, rugs. I never considered it to be “real” travel...

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