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Comparing Iguassu Falls experiences: Argentina side vs Brazil side

Posted on October 5, 2017November 16, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Iguassu Falls Brazil
05
Oct

Iguassu Falls straddles the border of Argentina and Brazil, with each side offering a different perspective.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Argentina, Brazil, Iguassu Falls, South America 1 Comment
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The legendary set-lunch menú del dia restaurants of Peru

Posted on August 27, 2017November 2, 2022 by Alex Trembath
At a menú restaurant in Nazca I had a main course of steak, plantain, egg, chips and salad
27
Aug

On the back streets of cities across Peru, menú del dia restaurants are a cheap way to sample the national cuisine.

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Fuente Alemana Santiago: is this the world’s best meat sandwich?

Posted on August 25, 2017May 4, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Chefs cooking meat sandwiches at Fuente Alemana, Santiago
25
Aug

After hearing the stories about Santiago’s most famous sandwich joint, we decided to check it out for ourselves.

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Argentina road trip itinerary: Salta, Jujuy and the wine region

Posted on August 23, 2017November 1, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Argentina road trip: the north-west region is packed with dramatic remote scenery
23
Aug

North-west Argentina is a maze of vast national parks, ancient rock formations and lush vineyards.

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The Potosí mines of Cerro Rico: inside the ‘mountain that eats men’

Posted on August 1, 2017January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
The view of Cerro Rico from the streets of Potosí
01
Aug

Travellers to Potosí, Bolivia, can tour the infamous mines of Cerro Rico and learn about the lifestyle of the mining community.

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Meet the Inca Trail porters: the amazing people who make it possible

Posted on July 16, 2017January 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Inca trail porters
16
Jul

With our incredible team of porters, chefs and guides, it simply wouldn’t have been possible for us to complete the Inca Trail.

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