The following guest post was written by Paul from Superlative Journey. He went to Canada in May 2016 to become a raft guide and is now working the ski season at Whitewater ski resort. “I’m living, learning and loving the journey. I hope to inspire you, so you will head off on your own Superlative […]
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Tips for Traveling Chile on a Budget The words “budget” and “Chile” are rarely uttered in the same sentence by backpackers in South America. As prices in Chile have risen, the numbers opting to travel to places where their money goes significantly further, have followed suit. Named South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination for 2016
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Your Travel Guide to the Bolivian Salt Flats What are the Bolivian Salt Flats? There are very few places in the world that can rival the natural beauty of Salar de Uyuni, which deservedly sits right at the top of most people’s South American itinerary. Not only is there the stunning spectacle of the Bolivian
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Patagonia. It’s a place that means much to many, from a voyage of discovery for Magellan or economic opportunities for early 19th-century European settlers to adventure or luxury for modern travelers; and of course, the native cultures and environmental bounty that both stand in danger of disappearing completely. Patagonia is, not quite literally, the southern edge
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If you’re backpacking through South America, you’ll likely pass through Northern Chile—after all, the northernmost city, Arica, marks the only route to Peru. But it would be a mistake to truck through without spending at least a few days—the region’s colorful architecture, perpetually cool beaches and proximity to little-seen desert parks makes it a totally unique experience,
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A Brief History of Ciudad Perdida The journey from El Mamey to the Lost City is an experience that is likely to live with you forever, as you stride out along the slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and allow your surroundings to transport you back to the 14th century. Ciudad Perdida is one of the
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Trekking Peru Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Peru is an excellent place for trekking. Combine that with the opportunity to finish your trek with the splendor of Machu Picchu and it suddenly becomes a bucket-list item for many people. The Inca trail is the most famous trek and consequently the most popular choice. Although spectacular,
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Ask Gomad Nomad: Layover in Lima, What to do? Dear GoMad Nomad, I’ve got a 9-hour layover in Lima. Is it worth it to go into the city to try to see something or should I just stay at the airport? Sincerely, Steven from Northern California Layover in Lima, What to do?
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Churches and shrines have been built in beautiful settings, but none comes close to the stunning yet precarious location of the Las Lajas Santuary. Located in the state of Nariño in southern Colombia, the building sits perilously on a 130 feet tall bridge built over the Guaitara river, at less than seven miles from the
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Five Beautiful Colonial Towns in Colombia Colombia is no longer a well-kept secret travel destination in South America. With huge improvements in safety and the country’s tourism board spending millions of dollars in promotion, Colombia is emerging from its haunting past to be on the bucket list of many wanderlusters. There are many reasons why
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