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Independent Travel in the Galapagos Islands
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Visiting Salvador, Bahia in Brazil
/Salvador, Bahia is not nearly as popular with tourists as Rio but when it comes to Brazil, this is a…
Bogota’s Sunday Ciclovía
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Visiting Caminito in Buenos Aires
/When you are traveling halfway around the world to visit a new city, the last thing you want to do…
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/The Uyuni Salt Flat is a highlight of many traveler’s South America backpacking trips. This is one of the world’s…
The Famous Painted Oxcarts of Sarchi in Costa Rica
/A lot of times, a countries most important arts, crafts, and traditions end up as just another tourist trap, especially…
Costa Rica Travel – Road Trip!
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Montanita, A Surf Town with A Hippie Vibe in Ecuador
/Montanita Dreadlocks and board shorts are a staple for most of the locals here. Montanita is a small beach town…
5 Great Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try in Latin America
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