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I´m currently sat writing this blog in a cafe in a plaza, in the middle of a 40 degree heatwave, watching a lovely old man…
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After an 18-hour journey from Bolivia (which should have only taken ten) it was not only clear that I`d arrived in a different country but…
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That`s #4 ticked off. When you travel a lot there are certain sights you get used to: beautiful beaches, ancient ruins and unspoilt countryside become…
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The ticket says it all… There are many ways to while away a Sunday afternoon in La Paz, Bolivia. You could visit one of its…
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Having spent almost six weeks in Peru, arriving in Bolivia felt kind of like visiting an eccentric old aunt. You love her, but you have…
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It was shortly after discovering the Inca Trail was 26 miles that I began to panic. Following my last disastrous attempt to cover that distance…
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Uros – the floating islands Often on my trips the ingenuity of people amazes me and the islands of Uros are the perfect example. Even…
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When I was putting together my #30b430 list, one of the things which was really easy to add to it was some voluntary work. In the…
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As far as I can tell you can use your horn to say any of the following things on the roads in Peru: 1. Watch…
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One of the suggestions on my list – by someone who is clearly trying to prolong my fun – is to visit places which begin…