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Bolivia Salt Flats: Salar de Uyuni (Part 2)

By on March 14, 2013 in Bolivia

Earlier this week, we shared our post about our 3-day safari through the Bolivian outback. Now check out the main reason that brought us to Bolivia in the first place. Day 4 Cactus Island Another freezing 5am wake up call except today we finally made it to the salt flats. At first, I couldn’t believe [...]

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Bolivia Salt Flats: Journey from Tupiza (Part 1)

By on March 11, 2013 in Bolivia

We spent four days in a jeep driving through the Bolivian outback! Most tourists do a 1-3 day tour from Uyuni. We took the road less traveled – a four day, 1,000km journey from Tupiza through the remote, uninterrupted and stunning scenery of Southwest Bolivia. It wasn’t all easy. We spent at least 10 hours [...]

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Took the Train to Machu Picchu

By on February 28, 2013 in Peru

The trails to Machu Picchu is not for the faint of heart. Which is why we took the train. By now you should know, I’m not much of a hiker. I’m outdoorsie, sure – I’ll go rafting, mountain biking, play ball and all – but I don’t hike. Now I know what you’re thinking, but [...]

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6 Free Attractions to See in Buenos Aires

By on November 22, 2011 in Argentina

Save your pesos and centavos. You can visit Buenos Aires for FREE! It’s true. Plane tickets aside (and accommodation and food and souvenirs…), you really can visit Buenos Aires for free. Buenos Aires has your typical European city appeal – architecture, romance and charm — but without the ridiculous Euro price tag attached. Great food, historical [...]

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The Shock of Expensive Sushi in Rio

By on August 19, 2011 in Brazil

When is the last time YOU had to pay $20 for edamame? Never is my answer. Until now. But dining sushi is highly recommended by those who have visited Rio — “You should definitely eat sushi”, they say. Naturally, we had Manu make reservations. Our sushi reservations kept changing from Togu to Ten Kai to Sushi [...]

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