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Machu Picchu, Peru

Cusco Travel Tips

February 13, 2013|| ,

Christy from Flip Flops Abroad shares her travel tips for Cusco!

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Pintag, Ecuador

Ecuador Travel Tips

December 24, 2012|| ,

Talon from 1Dad 1Kid shares his Ecuador travel tips!

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Japanese Gardens in Buenos Aires

Why You Shouldn’t Learn Spanish in Argentina

July 23, 2012||

I studied Spanish, formally, for 9 years. Around my 6th year of study, I did an intensive immersion program in Mendoza, Argentina and a year after I graduated…

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Interlaken, Switzerland Bungee Jump

Best Places to Bungee Jump

May 20, 2012|| ,

When it comes to adventure sports that nearly anyone can take part in, bungee jumping is certainly one of the most popular. Unlike, say, white water rafting or hang gliding, there’s no special training or preparation needed…

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Blue Water Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands Travel Tips

September 22, 2011|| ,

Andres from Global Basecamps shares his Galapagos Islands travel tips!

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Ciudad Perdida

Colombia Travel Tips

June 03, 2011|| ,

Hecktic Travels share their Colombia travel tips!

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Getting a Tattoo in Argentina

Getting a Tattoo in a Scene from Saw

March 25, 2011||

I have 9 tattoos. Seeing as many people know me simply through my articles and an avatar here and there, that may surprise you. However, now that you know, it should be no surprise that I decided to get tattooed in Buenos Aires when I was traveling through in 2009.

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Sunset at Naylamp

Personal Favorite: Hostal Naylamp in Huanchaco, Peru

February 18, 2011||

Right down the road from Chicama, the longest left in the world, is a small vacation town called Huanchaco. This town is truly a Peruvian hidden paradise, great for backpackers, surfers and upscale tourists alike. Still, this small coastal town has…

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Ordinary Traveler is run by two pro photographers who are torn between two separate worlds - non-stop adventure travel & living a "normal" life in coastal San Diego.

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