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Passport Swapping, Border Crossing: Bienvenidos a Venezuela!

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You could say that my palms had encountered a whole new level of sweating as I boarded the luxurious bus that would take me out of South America’s second most […]

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Colombia, South America, Travel Tips, Venezuela

The Travelling Tightwads

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It's a balance between your budget and your ethics, your principles and your protests. One of the biggest issues that travellers face is cost. Unless you're a true flashpacker, bouncing […]

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South America, Travel Tips

On a Budget: Volcan Chimborazo Up Close, For Under Five Dollars

October 21, 2013by Teddy Mercer 2 Comments

No, you didn’t read that wrong, five dollars is seriously all you need to take a short day trip to the first and second refugios* and admire the surroundings from […]

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Ecuador, South America, Travel Tips

Mancora: Beach, Beer, Bikes, Sun & Ceviche

October 4, 2013by Teddy Mercer 1 Comment

I think the title of this post sums up my experience in Mancora. Two weeks, interspersed with local market food, early morning fishing trips, lazy afternoons on the beach and […]

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Peru, South America, Travel Tips

Visiting Lima: The Highlights!

September 27, 2013by Teddy Mercer 4 Comments

I spent a little over a week in Lima, Peru’s capital and largest city. Prior to heading up there I had heard average reports from people coming south. The phrases […]

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Peru, South America, Travel Tips

In A Nutshell: Why You Should Travel. Now.

September 26, 2013by Teddy Mercer 14 Comments

Life is all about routine. When we get into our routine things don't seem as fresh any more, our homes, towns, television stations, everything looks the same. The best way […]

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Buggying, Boarding & A Rendezvous In Huacachina

September 23, 2013by Teddy Mercer Leave a comment

Between Arequipa and Lima there are a couple more things worth stopping for, the ancient Nazca Lines (if you have a spare $130USD) and the dunes encircling Ica and the […]

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Peru, South America, Travel Tips

Arequipa & The Colca Canyon: On A Budget

September 22, 2013by Teddy Mercer 2 Comments

Although only an overnight bus north-west of Cusco, the second largest city in Peru offers a balanced, warmer climate and is a regular stop for travellers making their way through […]

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Peru, South America, Travel Tips

Touristy Tours: The Pros & Cons

August 26, 2013by Teddy Mercer 2 Comments

A couple of posts ago I glossed over reasons people choose to take organised tours: they’re easier, time efficient, social and occasionally things even do work out to be a […]

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Planning Your Trip, South America, Travel Tips

Why Speaking the Lingo Rocks

August 22, 2013by Teddy Mercer 8 Comments

‘CAN… I… GET… A… TEA… POR FAVOR?’ The petite Bolivian waitress’s eyes momentarily glaze over. The nice (but loud) American guy with the MacBook Air clasped firmly under one arm […]

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