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SOUTH AMERICA

What’s Cartagena (Colombia) like? Here’s why it’s incredible

by Frank (bbqboy)

What’s Cartagena (Colombia) like?  Most of my friends thought I was crazy when I told them that I was going to Colombia. I ended up loving Colombia so much on that first trip (in 2005) …

Read moreWhat’s Cartagena (Colombia) like? Here’s why it’s incredible

Avoiding Europe in the summer…and other places to go instead.

by Frank (bbqboy)

Avoiding Europe in the summer and where to go instead We’ve seen way too many tourists this summer. Europe always has a lot of tourists, there’s a reason it is most people’s favorite continent …

Read moreAvoiding Europe in the summer…and other places to go instead.

Why I won’t be going back to Brazil

by Frank (bbqboy)

  If you’ve read the last few posts you’ve probably figured out that I wasn’t crazy about Brazil. I’ll say it now: Brazil was for me the most disappointing place I’ve been on …

Read moreWhy I won’t be going back to Brazil

Iguazu Falls. Which side is better? And Where to Stay

by Frank (bbqboy)

Iguazu Falls: Which side is better? I’ve seen all these websites comparing which side of Iguazu is best, the Brazilian or Argentinian. My opinion is that you absolutely have to see both – …

Read moreIguazu Falls. Which side is better? And Where to Stay

Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side. How to Get there, Where to Stay…and on getting attacked by angry Toucans

by Frank (bbqboy)

Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) – How to Get there and where to Stay We took the plane from Rio to Foz do Iguazu. Unlike the mountainous area surrounding Rio, the terrain in this area of Brazil is …

Read moreIguazu Falls, Brazilian side. How to Get there, Where to Stay…and on getting attacked by angry Toucans

Ilha Grande and Paraty. And How to get there

by Frank (bbqboy)

Both Ilha Grande and Paraty are beautiful destinations that you should try to visit from Rio de Janeiro (or Sao Paulo).   Ilha Grande   Ilha Grande is a forested and mountainous island with …

Read moreIlha Grande and Paraty. And How to get there

Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro I expected Brazilians to be like those friendly, beautiful people you see in the travel ads. My first upfront experience with a Brazilian was at the airport …

Read moreWhy we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Why we love Colombia

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why we love Colombia I’ve been to Colombia twice now and I really love this country. The geographical diversity is amazing. The multiple mountain ranges mean that climatic zones can change within a …

Read moreWhy we love Colombia

Safety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why Taganga is worth a Visit is a small village popular with backpackers. It also has a reputation for drugs, theft and muggings – I read a description of the town that basically summed it up …

Read moreSafety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit
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