It was a bright and early morning in Otavalo, Ecuador, as Balti and I embarked on our journey to cross the Colombian border. We were filled with excitement, anticipation, and a healthy dose of trepidation. After all, border crossings are never easy, and we had heard plenty of stories about the perils of crossing into Colombia.

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Bogota is a bustling city with many neighborhoods to choose from, but one that stands out for its liveliness and convenience is Chapinero. Located in the heart of the city, Chapinero is a great option for those looking to live in a central location with access to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and nightlife options.

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Colombia is a country full of surprises, with hidden gems that go beyond the popular tourist destinations of Cartagena, Tayrona, Medellin, and Bogota. If you're looking to explore Colombia off the beaten path, there are plenty of options to choose from, including the Bucaramanga region.

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Colombia is a beautiful country with two contrasting coastlines - the Pacific and the Caribbean. Both of these coasts offer unique experiences for travelers, and choosing between the two can be difficult if you have to. In this blog post, we'll compare the Colombian Pacific and Caribbean coasts, highlighting the pros and cons of each, to help you make the best decision for your next trip to Colombia.

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Where to stay? Finances: using ATMs, exchanging money, buying stuff. Beaches. Using public transport in Buenos Aires and travelling in Argentina

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It was not the ruins of Machu Picchu, nor the mysterious pictures of the Nasca Desert that drove me to Peru. It was rather the green fields of coca and the mixed aura of danger and adventure Peru projected.

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Paraty, Brazil. This town, hidden in the hills of the Atlantic Forest, simply has it all: stunning beaches, spectacular waterfalls, historical architecture, jungle and trails for hiking and horse trekking.

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Ever since we saw the bright houses and quirky streets of Valparaiso, we knew we had to put the town on our itinerary. Here are our impressions.

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If you love wine and don’t like organized tours, this post about the vineyards of Chilean Valley of Casablanca is right for you.

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Are you currently pondering what to do in the beautiful and thrilling capital of Argentina? How about tango classes, wine tasting, flea markets, book stores or chilling in an artsy café with a novel by Julio Cortazar and your new eye-catching tango shoes? And the little girl in you will be excited to become a gaucho for a day.

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In such vast countries as Argentina and Chile, being on the road takes time. Fortunately, Argentinian town Mendoza and Chilean Santiago, Valparaiso and Viña are located quite close to each other - just separated by the breathtaking Andes. Travelling by bus from Mendoza to Chile is a memorable experience. In this post, we will tell you what to expect, if you plan to cross the Andes from Mendoza to Chile by bus.

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If you have been to Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s most famous national park, you know how crowded this place might get: mountains of multicolored backpacks, fully booked campings, dozens of trekkers who watch the sunrise at Mirador. However, there are some stunning places in Patagonia off the beaten path along the Chilean Carretera Austral. They are no less beautiful than Torres del Paine and way less crowded.

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Argentinean town Mendoza exceeded our expectations not least because of its wineries. Cosy and beautifully designed, we preferred them to the Chilean ones. No need to say, we loved the wine! Find out how to visit the best wineries in Mendoza and taste the best Malbec without a tour.

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When Fabian met us in the morning to bring us to a small estancia in the Andes near Mendoza, he was wearing a gaucho beret. Like real Argentinean gauchos do, we thought. On the way to the estancia, our trail ride was supposed to start from, he spoke of 3 different ways to preprocess and prepare mate tea. Our companion definitely knew how to do things the way gauchos do them.

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