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We visited six countries in South America over four months in 2011. Discover Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay with us.

Holiday in Colombia Part Two: Caribbean Coast

Thumbnail image for Holiday in Colombia Part Two: Caribbean Coast by Andrea June 28, 2011 Colombia

We spent the second half of our time in Colombia near gorgeous Parque Nacional Tayrona and in Cartagena.

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Holiday in Colombia Part One: Two Cities

Thumbnail image for Holiday in Colombia Part One: Two Cities by Andrea June 22, 2011 Colombia

We begin our brief tour of Colombia in the big cities of Bogota and Medellin.

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A Chance Meeting with an Idol

Thumbnail image for A Chance Meeting with an Idol by John June 19, 2011 Colombia

Our trip to Colombia got off to an exciting start when we met one of John’s favourite musicians at the airport.

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Sometimes You Just Have to Splurge

Thumbnail image for Sometimes You Just Have to Splurge by Andrea June 16, 2011 Peru

After hiking the Inca Trail we were in desperate need of some R&R. We found it in the Sacred Valley.

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Dreamtime at Machu Picchu

Thumbnail image for Dreamtime at Machu Picchu by John June 14, 2011 Peru

Photos and impressions of Peru’s main attraction.

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Observing Humanity on The Inca Trail

Thumbnail image for Observing Humanity on The Inca Trail by Andrea June 11, 2011 Peru

The four day hike to Peru’s premier attraction, Machu Picchu, got me thinking about the people who inhabit the trail.

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Did We Mention We Were On a Tour?

Thumbnail image for Did We Mention We Were On a Tour? by Andrea and John June 8, 2011 South America

Just how bad could a group tour possibly be? We found out the hard way.

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Awash in Salt: Photos From Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

Thumbnail image for Awash in Salt: Photos From Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia by Andrea June 2, 2011 Bolivia

Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni was so much fun we wish we’d stayed out there for several days. Check out our photos from the world’s largest salt flat.

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Road Tripping in Southwest Bolivia

Thumbnail image for Road Tripping in Southwest Bolivia by Andrea May 31, 2011 Bolivia

Driving from the Argentine border on our way to Uyuni took us past towns, villages and breathtaking landscapes.

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Saying Farewell to Argentina in Salta

Thumbnail image for Saying Farewell to Argentina in Salta by Andrea May 29, 2011 Argentina

We spent five days in beautiful Salta, Argentina before crossing the border into Bolivia. Check out some photos of the city and Humahuaca Canyon.

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