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Top Things to do in Mindo

Mindo is a small village in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. It’s a true paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers. It has lots of fun activities for all kinds of travelers, and some great hiking routes to enjoy the surrounding cloud- forest. Here are the top things to do in Mindo: 1. Visit the butterfly farm In the butterfly farm...

October 5, 2017

Top Things to do around Cusco

Cusco is a beautiful city in the Peruvian Andes, full of charm, Inca ruins, great restaurants, and so many thing to do around. You can easily fall in love with this city and stay here for weeks. Here are my top things to do in Cusco and around: 1. Exploring Cusco’s old streets and Plaza...

December 29, 2016

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Top Things to do in La Paz

Welcome to La Paz, the governmental capital of Bolivia. Located at an elevation of 3660m above sea level, this great city has a lot of fun activities to offer, so take a very deep breath and start exploring! 1. Explore the colorful Markets of La Paz Take a walk around the weird Witches Market and...

May 14, 2016

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Trip to Brazil: Cost Summary

Cost summary per person: International flight to Rio De Janeiro with KLM (flight back from Mexico): 1314$ Domestic flight from Sao Paolo to Campo Grande: 50$ All other transportation: 180$ (400 Reais) 12 nights in hostels: 260$ (585 Reais) Food, attractions, shopping etc. : 1080$ (2415 Reais) including 3 days Pantanal guided tour (200$) and...

April 20, 2014

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Top 6 of Rio de Janeiro

1. Watch the sunset at Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) Take the cable car to the peak of Pao de Acucer. Going at sunset is the best time to go and have a wonderful panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro. The landscape is really beautiful. If you have a student card you can take the...

February 25, 2014

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Packing List For South America

This is my packing list for long term travel in South America. Hope I didn’t take too much! (= My backpack: Deuter aircontact pro 60 liter Daypack: The North Face 34 liter plus a rain cover Clothing: – 2 T-shirts and 3 tank tops – 2 long sleeve shirts – 1 fleece shirt – 1...

January 18, 2014

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Top 6 of China

6 most beautiful landscapes in China Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, Sichuan province Huanglong Valley, Sichuan province Tiger Leaping George, Yunnan province Yangshou, Guangxi province Karakul Lake, Xinjiang province Huangshan (The Yellow Mountain), Anhui province 6 best cities\ villages\ towns Lijiang, Yunnan province Hangzhou, Zhejiang province Kashger, Xinjiang province Wuyuan County, Jiangxi province Shanghai Beijing 6 best...

December 24, 2013

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Shopping in Beijing: Best Tips

The Silk Market and the Pearl Market are the most popular places for shopping in Beijing. In the markets you can find high-quality fakes of big-name brands. You can find everything-souvenirs, bags, clothing, jewelries, watches, glasses, electronics, toys, shoes and more. You have to bargain for each and every item. Usually the seller tells you...

November 9, 2013

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Travel Tips for China

On our first few days in China we had a little shock; everything and everyone around us is different and new. Doing some research before our trip and get some travel tips helped us a lot. Here are some tips I believe it’s important to remember while traveling in China: Drink only mineral water in...

November 5, 2013

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Communicate With Chinese

Most Chinese people we met didn’t speak English. Sometimes it’s frustrating when you need directions to somewhere or when you try to order food etc. the stuff in most of the hostels do speak English and they can really help you by giving you tips for the main attractions or where to eat. They can...

November 5, 2013

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Top Things to do around Cusco

Top Things to do in La Paz

Trip to Brazil: Cost Summary

Top 6 of Rio de Janeiro

Packing List For South America

Top 6 of China

Shopping in Beijing: Best Tips

Travel Tips for China

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