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Tag: South America
Ciudad Perdida vs Machu Picchu
So it’s not a fair comparison. However, it’s one that’s made by most people who do this trek, and several … More
Colombia: Ciudad Perdida
5 days away from everything except sun, dirt, and Coca-Cola. Because it’s Coca-Cola. Never having been the lay on the … More
Colombia: The Farm at Ubate
You can tell I’m a city kid,because an orchardis a big deal for me. So this isn’t a tourist site, … More
Colombia: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
From the reactions of the expats, getting out of Bogota is a big deal. I get it. The city does … More
Colombia: Bogota
While I admired the pilot’s honesty, telling us five minutes before we land that there was a system failure and … More
Colombia: The (Almost) Fully-Improved Pearson Airport Experience
So, in a statement that’s bound to tempt fate, I’m going to say “That was easy.” Used to be that, … More
Colombia: T-9 Days
I’ve traveled. A lot. As somebody who has traveled a lot, I tend to do a little bit of research … More
Argentina 8: Wrap-Up
Well, I am no longer writing from South America. I’m sitting comfortably at my kitchen table in Toronto, typing on … More
Argentina 7: Buenos Aires
Well, still mildly exhausted and that’s not changing until I have some sleep at home, so whatever. Ended up going … More
Argentina 6: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
I couldn´t be bothered to change the entry numbers yet again, so it´s Argentina from Uruguay today. Before I talk … More
Argentina 5: Buenos Aires
Well, I’m trying to cram a five day city into four days. This place is pretty darn awesome. I’m just … More
Argentina 4: Alta Gracia
So the time switch problem from a couple of days ago? Carried over to today. I switched my watch while … More
Argentina 3: Cordoba
Well, first thing’s first, I think I’m two for two on Argentinian hostels. I’m at Tango Hostel in Cordoba, run … More
Argentina 2.5: Night bus from Mendoza to Cordoba
K, ordinarily a night bus ride doesn’t warrant a mention. This one, however, was notable. I wake up at about … More
Argentina 2: Mendoza
So confession – I’ve been operating an hour behind all day. I woke up this morning at what I thought … More
Argentina 1: Mendoza
So I’m following DC Comics’ lead and resetting my numbering in hopes that it leads to higher circulation. Actually, it … More
SA 30: Wrap-Up from Santiago
Well, it wouldn’t be South America if there wasn’t some sort of issue with a bus. First things first, though; … More
SA 29: Easter Island
So more of a check-in than anything formal today. Running around, trying to print off our boarding passes through LAN, … More
SA 28: Easter Island
I am practically on the verge of tears. Okay. So here´s the thing. I´ve been to Angkor Wat. I recently … More
SA 25: Santiago and Barrio Belavista
So in spite of an awesome meal that involved steak, steak and more steak, I am somewhat more lucid than … More
SA 24: Valparaiso
Some places are big for tourists because of a sight or two. Other places lack any discernible landmark but are … More
SA 23: Santiago
Well, we’re basically in Europe. That’s how different Santiago feels from the rest of South America. Everything is modern, prices … More
SA 22: La Paz to Arica to SANTIAGO!!!!
Ho. Lee. Sheet! Daina and I have joked a couple times about “Amazing Race” moments in our trip, most notably … More
SA 21.1: Blockaded in La Paz
So apparently the price of water and gas is too high in La Paz and people have decided to rise … More
SA 21: La Paz, waiting for Arica
So I don’t know if it was a misread computer statement, somebody’s neglectfulness or whatever the deal may be, but … More
SA 20: Chacaltaya and el Valle de la Luna
Okay, first thing’s first – we’re going to Arica tomorrow! Kanoo Tours came through with an earlier bus and I’ve … More
SA 19: Tiwanaku
Well, Bolivia’s most significant archeological site doesn’t really match up to any of the ones we saw in Peru. Kind … More
SA 18: La Paz
This is a crazy city! La Paz may not be the best “crash course” for those experiencing South America for … More
SA 17: Copacabana to La Paz
Okay, so not much to report today as it was mostly a transit day. But we did have one boat … More
SA 16: Isla del Sol
I LOVE typing titles like that. Just sounds so neat. So today was the visit to the birthplace of the … More
SA 15: Copacabana
Slept in until 10! WHAAA???? Okay, this is obviously not the highlight of the day, but both Daina and myself … More
SA 14: From Puno to Copacabana
Up early again today! At least we had a good sleep-in day yesterday, which has made a difference in terms … More
SA 13: Puno and the Uros Islands
Just a note: Photo uploads are still not working on this blog. Not sure why. There was one goal and … More
SA 12: Cusco to Puno with Bonus Material
Okay, so the bonus material isn’t really bonus material, more of just some random thoughts. Google is being weird … More
SA 11: Back from the Inca Trail
I don’t think I’ve ever been so exhausted in my life. I don’t think I’ve ever done anything physically more … More
SA 7: The Sacred Valley (Abbr)
So this is more of a “still alive, let you know when I’m posting next deal.” Bullet points of the … More
SA 6: Cuzco, Sexy Woman and a Guinea Pig
So as we sit exhausted back at our hostel, the only thing we know for sure is that we’re NOT … More
SA 5: Cusco
Well, the altitude can kick your ass a little bit. So can a crazy bus ride. Gotta say, I’ve been … More
SA 4: Arequipa
So no hostel last night, as we chose to have our sleep on the comfort (and I’m not using quotes … More
