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The (Slightly Illegal) Border Crossing From Ecuador Into Colombia

November 27, 2013by Teddy Mercer 3 Comments

The border crossing from Ecuador into Colombia turned out to be one of the biggest tests of wit and South American stamina so far. Hardly surprising, considering that the first […]

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Colombia, Ecuador, South America

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

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

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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Travel Tips

Planning A Trip To South America: Quick Tips

July 30, 2013by Teddy Mercer 2 Comments

A friend from universuty contacted me recently to ask me a few questions about my trip so far, to help her with her planning. As usual, I found myself rambling […]

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Planning Your Trip, South America, Travel Tips

Northern Argentina: Jujuy, Purmamarca, Tilcara & Humahuaca.

May 27, 2013by Teddy Mercer 2 Comments

I excitedly made my way to Jujuy, 2 hours north of Salta, as I had been in touch with Kike whom I had met in the second week of my […]

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Argentina, South America, Travel Tips

Surviving Traveller’s Burnout

May 14, 2013by Teddy Mercer 9 Comments

Before I left Australia a colleague and friend of mine, Louise, warned me against becoming blasé on my year-long journey around South America. Over the course of a long trip […]

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Planning Your Trip, Travel Tips

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