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Mendoza & Buenos Aires, Argentina: Wine and Friendly Faces of Argentina

Posted on 03/03/2014 by Amanda Tong

Mendoza, Argentina evokes an image of a quaint village surrounded by endless vineyards with wineries that produce the best Malbec in the world. The Malbec part was accurate, but Mendoza Continue Reading →

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Valporaiso Chile Panoramic Night

Valparaiso & Vina del Mar, Chile: Hannah Visits for an Epic Dance Party

Posted on 02/28/2014 by Amanda Tong

Hannah (with doubt): “Nacho? We are staying with a stranger named Nacho?” Me: “I think it’d be fun – his CouchSurfing profile looks really awesome.  Hopefully you’re ok with this?” Continue Reading →

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Laguna Esmeralda Patagonia Panoramic

Patagonia, Part 3: King Crabs, King Penguins, & The Land of Fire!

Posted on 02/26/2014 by Amanda Tong

This is the final part of a Patagonia 3-part blog Part 1 – Marley, Torres del Paine and Chinita Love Part 2 – Glacier Tossing, Argentine Tango and Penguins!!! Before Continue Reading →

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Perito Moreno Glacier & Lago Roca Panoramic

Patagonia, Part 2: Glacier Tossing, Argentine Tango, and PENGUINS!!!

Posted on 02/19/2014 by Amanda Tong

Bolivia’s guide to Lonely Planet advised that we ask several people when asking for directions.  It went on to explain that in wanting so much to be helpful, locals will Continue Reading →

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Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine) with Glacial Lake Panoramic

Patagonia, Part 1: Marley, Torres del Paine, and Chinita Love

Posted on 02/17/2014 by Amanda Tong

Rose was already at the hostel when we arrived to Punta Arenas; she made a 25-hour journey from the US.  She had made quick friends with others guests and the Continue Reading →

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Central Chile: La Serena Curry Master, Pisco in Elqui Valley, and Danny!

Posted on 02/10/2014 by Matt Harlow

We didn’t let the two hour bus breakdown in the middle of the desert spoil our excitement for the week ahead. Two Couchsurfing hosts and a mutual friend would be Continue Reading →

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Bahia Inglesa Chile Panoramic View

San Pedro de Atacama & Bahía Inglesa, Chile: Desert Biking, Salt Lagunas, and Playground Sleepovers

Posted on 02/06/2014 by Amanda Tong

Déjà vu.  Adobe buildings, dry desert sun, and it was the first time we heard English spoken more often than Spanish. It didn’t help that the Chilean flag is very Continue Reading →

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Panoramic view of Salar de Uyuni Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: Adventures of the Salty Chilitos

Posted on 02/03/2014 by Amanda Tong

All the travelers we had encountered advised us to get in and out of Uyuni as quickly as possible.  A desert town with wide streets to match the open sky, Continue Reading →

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La Paz Bolivia Panoramic

Exploring Bolivia: Trivia Champs, Wallyball, and Dinosaur Slides

Posted on 01/28/2014 by Amanda Tong

(Note: We have not updated the blog recently, however we plan on finishing blogging our South American adventures coupled with updates from Leg 2 of our journey – SE Asia) Continue Reading →

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Isla Del Sol Panoramic

Lake Titicaca, Bolivia: Drunken Border Crossing and The Birthplace of the Sun

Posted on 11/14/2013 by Amanda Tong

Other travelers spoke very poorly of Puno, so we had a negative bias before even arriving.  The moment we set foot in the bus terminal, we were being hustled to Continue Reading →

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Colca Canyon Overlook

Arequipa, Peru: Desert Canyon Spa and Bus Passenger Mutiny

Posted on 11/11/2013 by Amanda Tong

Another night bus to Arequipa – seems like all arrive between 5-6AM; the streets were silent.  Sunday meant that most of the tourist attractions were closed, so we walked around, Continue Reading →

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Cusco, Peru: Exploring the Sacred Valley and A Lunch Date in the Shadow of Machu Picchu

Posted on 11/04/2013 by Amanda Tong

On-demand movies on personal TVs, WiFi, full recline seats, meals and a bus attendant call button – almost better than flying! 22- hours in a bus wasn’t as bad as Continue Reading →

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Lima, Peru: Hotel Luxury and Our Jacuzzi Lavanderia

Posted on 11/01/2013 by Amanda Tong

We arrived in Lima at 4:30AM, but this time there would be no bus station sleeping, we were going to live in the lap of luxury at the Sheraton!  We Continue Reading →

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Huaraz Peru Mountains Overlook

Huaraz, Peru: Trekking Adventures, Glaciers, and 75 Year Old Flowers

Posted on 10/30/2013 by Amanda Tong

We had been looking forward to Huaraz, Peru as we’ve heard such great things – one friend even declared that she thought the hikes were more spectacular than the trail Continue Reading →

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Huanchaco, Peru: Huanchaco, Huanchaco, Huanchaco

Posted on 10/25/2013 by Amanda Tong

Sube, sube, sube! Huanchaco, Huanchaco, Huanchaco! This was a familiar call from the combi* hustlers from my 3 months in Huanchaco in 2008 with 12 other Duke students volunteering with Continue Reading →

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Lobitos Peru Panoramic Photo Beach

Lobitos, Peru: Perfect Surf, Mansion Living, and First Try at Volunteering

Posted on 10/23/2013 by Amanda Tong

Enter: Lobitos, Peru.  In the 1900s, Lobitos was an oil boom town with South America’s first cinema, a casino, the works.  Surprised you haven’t heard of it?  Well, fast-forward and Continue Reading →

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Mancora. Peru: Fishy Breakfast and The Great Surfboard Hunt

Posted on 10/21/2013 by Amanda Tong

Originally, the plan was to take buses through southern Colombia, through Ecuador then Peru.  Unfortunately, extensive protests/road closures made bus travel difficult, so we flew as far south as we Continue Reading →

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Vegetable Vendor Colombia

Colombia Reflection: Entrepreneurs and Amazing Fruit

Posted on 10/14/2013 by Matt Harlow

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Colombia – many homes had small store fronts, carts vendors lined the streets, plentiful farmer’s markets and every bus ride included a Continue Reading →

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Medellin Colombia City Skyline

Mornings in Medellin, Colombia

Posted on 10/05/2013 by Amanda Tong

We took the opportunity of Juan Diego and Ana Maria’s amazing kitchen to prepare and share a few home cooked meals. Saturday, Matt made his (favorite!) breakfast tacos, something new Continue Reading →

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Cartagena colorful Skyline in colombia

Profile: Raw Food Vagabond – Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on 09/30/2013 by Matt Harlow

“You can’t party forever, but you can live happily and healthy, well not forever, but a lot longer.” We met Jonathan at the Roof Hostel in Cartagena, Colombia.  We were Continue Reading →

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