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Planning Your Trip to Botswana

Read on to find out what you need to know to plan your trip to Botswana! See Also: 1) Where To Go Most people visiting Botswana go to the Okavango Delta. If you are starting or ending in Victoria Falls, … Continue reading

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Hotels in Puerto Natales, Chile

There is a great selection of hotels for your visit to Patagonia, Chile! See also: 1) Remota Lodge (4-star) Remota Lodge is north of town towards the Singular Lodge. There are 72 rooms in 2 wings and 2 floors. All … Continue reading

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Argentina Trip Report – El Calafate, El Chalten, Buenos Aires

Trip Report – Argentina – November 1-9, 2023 ITINERARY SUMMARY DAY 1: El Calafate DAY 2: El Calafate DAY 3: El Chalten DAY 4: El Chalten DAY 5: El Chalten DAY 6: Fly to Buenos Aires DAY 7: Buenos Aires … Continue reading

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Chile Trip Report: Santiago, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine

Trip Report – Chile – October 18-30, 2023 ITINERARY SUMMARY DAY 1: Santiago DAY 2: Winery Tour from Santiago DAY 3: Punta Arenas DAY 4: Punta Arenas Sights DAY 5: Puerto Natales Hike DAY 6: Hike Lazo-Weber DAY 7: Puerto … Continue reading

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Argentina Trip Report: Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls

Trip Report – Argentina – April 18-27, 2023 ITINERARY SUMMARY DAY 1: Arrive Buenos Aires DAY 2: Buenos Aires DAY 3: Colonia, Uruguay DAY 4: Iguazu Falls DAY 5: Iguazu Falls DAY 6: Mendoza DAY 7: Mendoza DAY 8: Mendoza … Continue reading

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Hotels in Punta Arenas, Chile

There is a great selection of hotels for your visit to Patagonia, Chile! Hotels here do not have air-conditioning because it a colder area. If your room gets hot, you can open a window to cool off. Hotels here do … Continue reading

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Hotels in Santiago, Chile

There is a great selection of hotels for your visit to Santiago, Chile! The Castillo Rojo is in the Bellavista neighborhood, and all the others are in the Lastarria area. In general, hotels in Chile have: 1) Castillo Rojo (4-star) … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 7 – Machu Picchu

Finally, the big day at Machu Picchu! Some people chose to hike Huayna Picchu first (optional). Some people spent the next night at the Sanctuary Lodge, which is located right outside Machu Picchu. Another option is to hike Machu Picchu … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 5 – Hike to Lucma Lodge

Today included a fun visit to a family coffee farm! The normal trail under repair so hike on road after waterfall ridge. The typical trail follows left side of the river cutting across the hill slide through the jungle. Schedule: … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 4 – Hike to Colpa Lodge

Today, we had a relaxed start 8:45 AM. The hike is 5 miles downhill and 3000 feet vertical over 4 hours. There were lots of flowers, plants, and birds, including Andean Ibis, orchids, and huge yellow corn flowers. Everyone wore … Continue reading

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