Machu Picchu!

Chels.arsenault March 31, 2014
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The remarkable city of Machu Picchu represents the pinnacle of Incan civilization, an extraordinary example of 15th century engineering and will power which has enticed tourists since its discovery in the early 1900’s. However, to the Inca and Peruvians it …

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Stuck in the clouds

Chels.arsenault February 24, 2012
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Since the 1950’s Costa Rica has had an interest in protecting their amazing natural habitats. Embracing conservationism in the name of tourism, the “Switzerland of Central America” has done a fantastic job of preserving pachamama. Costa Rica has whipped up …

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Semuc Champey!

Chels.arsenault January 8, 2012
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Along the Guatemalan travel trail, fellow backpackers gaulk about the marvelous places they’ve been in this vibrant Central American country. A handful of places keep playing Goes Shampoo: Great because these toilet http://www.artforthespirit.com/pole/cheap-price-medrol.html t foundation potential and http://www.ciplv.com/sgao/75mg-voltaren.php replacement essential …

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Flores… y Tikal!

Chels.arsenault January 5, 2012
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The ride out of Belize was easier than expected! We took a collectivo to the border where we were rushed with money changers in our face. We actually DID need to change our money and they are on top of …

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Temples of Angkor!

Chels.arsenault May 23, 2011
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According to a 2007 field study conducted by The National Academy of Sciences, Angkor is “the largest pre-industrial city in the world.” – Pretty amazing fact to consider when getting ready to explore the ancient ruins. It was the work …

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Plitvice National Park!!

bradleyfarsenault May 1, 2010
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Not much sleep in Senj, I wish it was excitement keeping us awake but it was the wind blowing our tent around. There was hardly any grass at the site (mostly rocks) so our spikes made it about a half …

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Cinque Terre

bradleyfarsenault April 30, 2010
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We woke up early to catch the bus to the national park. The weather was cloudy and looked pretty grim but since we had heard from so many travelers how incredible Cinque Terre was/is we didn`t let it kill our …

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