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Colombia-Peru-Brazil triangle

April 11, 2018

Letiticia may be the end of the road for Colombia, but it is also the crossroads of the Amazon jungle. From here, many adventurers set sail for Brazil or Peru, fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling on one of the world’s greatest rivers, the Amazon—or as the locals call it, the Río Amazonas. Get ready to …
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Iguazu falls in Argentina/ Brazil

June 18, 2013

Iguazu Falls should definitely be on your South American bucket list. Straddling between the Argentinean and Brazilian border, it is indeed a natural wonder of the world.   The amount of water pouring from these falls to the Iguazu River is equally staggering. On average, about 1,500 cubic meters of water flows every second. Depending …
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Samba Brazil

June 7, 2013

The reputation of Rio de Janeiro precedes it. This is the home of the world’s most exuberant carnival, a city that fronts two world-famous beaches – Copacobana and Ipanema. It is a heady mix of rampant partying and ‘dental floss’ bikinis, where glamour rubs shoulders with crime-ridden favela shantytowns, and all beneath the outstretched arms …
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Sleepless in Sao Paulo

June 4, 2013

Ola Brazil! From Buenos Aires, I took a 2 hours flight to Sao Paulo and began my short trip to Brazil. I traveled on Turkish airlines as it is the cheapest flight that I could find. Surprisingly, it was my first time taking Turkish airlines and I am not even traveling to Europe. The seats …
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In the mood for backpacking?

November 27, 2012

haiz I’m craving for travel after reading this article. I still have one more exam this saturday though, but the holiday mood seemed to have set in. Top 10 Cheapest Countries to Backpack Backpacking is one of the most fun adventures to go on. College students for years and years have enjoyed grabbing their gear, …
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