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STATUS UPDATE: Getting Settled in Bolivia

February 7, 2012
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After 3 months of traveling through Ecuador and Peru, I rushed through Lake Titicaca and La Paz to get settled here in Sucre, Bolivia. The last few months had been amazing, but I was tired of the hostel life and desperate to find my ...
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Ecuador’s parliament begins debate on amendments to law on Galapagos Islands

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips
Ecuador’s parliament begins debate on amendments to law on Galapagos Islands

A Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly today began debate on a draft amendment to the special law that applies in the Galapagos Islands, which includes regulations for tourism in the archipelago declared Natural Patrimony of Humanity.
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Into the Wild: Distant Islands

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips
Into the Wild: Distant Islands

This week at Into the Wild it’s island week: and asking what does the future hold for the Earth’s islands. Today we’re setting off to discover the top ten most remote islands on our lovely planet. These islands couldn’t be further removed from the hustle...
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Equator: South America

January 31, 2012
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This week Into the Wild is tracing the Equator around the world highlighting the best sites, amazing wildlife and a taste of the cultures and festivities which all flourish along this imaginary line. Today we’re following the Equator across South America. We’ll be stopping ...
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At Home on the Road in Cuenca, Ecuador

January 28, 2012
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By the time I arrived in Cuenca I was stressed out and beaten down. Though rewarding, traveling through Ecuador had not been easy. I’d been seasick during my spectacular cruise with Ecoventura in the Galapagos Islands; sweaty and smelly in the Amazon jungle at Cuyabeno Lodge; and sardined into...
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New Galapagos Islands travel regulations go into effect next week

January 26, 2012
By Island Tips
New Galapagos Islands travel regulations go into effect next week

Filed under: South America , Ecuador , Ecotourism , News On February 1st, a new set of travel regulations will go into effect in the Galapagos Islands , which are designed to help protect the environment there, while simultaneously presenting travelers with a better experience. ...
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PHOTO: Evening in the Backpacker District of Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

January 25, 2012
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You might also like:PHOTO: Women on a Balcony in the Remote Village of Duatai in 4,000 Islands, LaosPHOTO: Sally Lightfoot Crab in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador Checks Me Out Before Scuttling Back ...PHOTO: Malecon Along the Guayas River in El Centro, Guayaquil, EcuadorPHOTO: Calle La Ronda in Quito
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PHOTO: Ancient Palaces in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

January 24, 2012
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You might also like:PHOTO: Supreme Court, Washington, DCPHOTO: Triple Falls on AuSable River, Keeseville NYPHOTO: Famous Firth of Forth Bridge in Edinburgh, ScotlandPHOTO: Fernandina Island in the Galapagos Islands of EcuadorPHOTO: Views During Hike to Cheese Factory on Quilotoa Circuit, Near Chugchilan, Ecuador
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PHOTO: Bikes are the Preferred Method of Travel in Luang Prabang, Laos

January 22, 2012
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You might also like:PHOTO: Monks Accept Alms Each Morning at Dawn in Luang Prabang, LaosPHOTO: Marine Iguana in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador Looks Like a Miniature DinosaurPHOTO: Typical Street Scene in Central Quito, EcuadorPHOTO: Indigenous Quichua Sell Produce at Market in Alausi, Ecador, High in the...
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PHOTO: White Sand and Turquoise Waters in Majahual, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

January 22, 2012
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You might also like:PHOTO: Tyne Bridge in Newcastle, England was the Model for the Harbor Bridge in Sydney, AustraliaPHOTO: Kicker Rock at Sunset, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, EcuadorPHOTO: Views During Hike to Cheese Factory on Quilotoa Circuit, Near Chugchilan, EcuadorPHOTO: Hilltop Pumapungo Inca Ruins and Gardens in ...
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