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A cost saving detour to a world wonder, Iguazu Falls
Iguazu falls was one of the first highlights added to my list when I decided to come to South America. Larger than Niagra falls, the only national monument I haven’t visited in the United States, it is a destination everyone asks you about when you tell then you will travel to Brazil or Argentina. That…
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How to plan a trip: From idea to itinerary
I am often asked how much planning goes into my trips. For someone who doesn’t like walking around town, knocking on doors to find an available bed at nine o’clock at night, I would say I’m a pretty thorough planner. That doesn’t mean that I lock myself into a time sensitive itinerary before I leave…
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It’s windy at the end of the world
On the way to town from the airport, I asked the driver if it was always this windy in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in South America. He said it was unusual, but that ran contrary to what I’d been experiencing since I arrived in Patagonia. In fact, just last week I was actually blown off…
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A quick workout to the airport post office
I hadn’t left enough time to make it to the post office before my flight so I did a search for post offices near the airport. I was pleased to discover a post office located inside the airport so I brought the package with me. When I got to the airport, I found that the…
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Unusual border crossings
I was once told by someone that by international law your passport should never leave your sight while it is being handled by the border agent. Having crossed 50 borders, and some multiple times, I can tell you that whether or not this is true, you must often take a leap of faith when it…
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My cheap city tour of Valparaiso, Chile
After checking into my hostel in Valparaiso, I immediately set out to explore the town whose walls made a canvas for the numerous murals that decorated the alleys and streets. I was not disappointed, and my exploration went slowly as I stopped constantly to take photographs. Four hours later, I found myself on the other…
