Central and South America

Reader Perspective: Volunteering in Costa Rica

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The first time I left the country I was, in truth, fleeing from many challenges that I was tired of facing at home. So it was quite easy for me to get on the plane and head to Spain to study abroad for six weeks. There were no worries, no anxiety, just a desperate need [...]

December 13, 2011 3 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Cartagena, Colombia

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Any Pirates of the Caribbean fans out there?  Imagine you could recreate the romance, adventure, energy, and pure fun of the movie on your next vacation… you can do just that if you head to the city of Cartagena, settled on the northern coast of Colombia.  This city is filled with real pirate stories and [...]

November 3, 2011 0 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Búzios, Brazil

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// In the 1960s, the beach town of Búzios started getting famous because Brigitte Bardot loved to sunbathe there along with other celebrities. In fact, along the town’s main promenade, there still stands a statue in honor of the actress. Over time, the statue has become one of the main tourist attractions (along with the [...]

October 24, 2011 1 comment READ MORE →

Top 5 Things To Do in Peru

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Gecko’s provides authentic travel experiences around the world – with local guides, small groups and a focus on responsible travel. Check out our trips online, or join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook. You’ve seen the brochures, you’ve watched the travel specials, you’ve barely contained your jealousy as friends and family members have come home [...]

June 30, 2011 1 comment READ MORE →

Finding Inspiration in Malpais Costa Rica: Surf Camp and Yoga Retreat

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That was it!  I was ready to leave behind the everyday stresses of my life and the added responsibilities of graduate school and go somewhere fabulous.  My friend had mentioned a getaway in Costa Rica called Pura Vida Adventures.  With little to no information beyond that, I enthusiastically let her know I was in!  Without [...]

May 25, 2011 1 comment READ MORE →

Staying Safe in Buenos Aires

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// Besides the fact that you’re a well-traveled, intelligent, independent young woman (with great hair!), you also need to be aware that not all male attention is good attention. No matter where you travel, you’re going to meet some creepy dudes. South American men, in particular, have a reputation for being more forward than us [...]

May 4, 2011 3 comments READ MORE →

Photo of the Week: Buenos Aires, Argentina

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“This is from the famous neighborhood of La Boca but I think this picture gives a different perspective of the colorful houses that have become such a tourist attraction,” says Abi, of It’s About Argen-Time!, who is currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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April 26, 2011 3 comments READ MORE →

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