 Colombian women Vs American? |
| I am not talking about physicly but mentally economecly and who do you think is living better. im not here to descrimanate because im both born in colombia and raised in america i just want to hear ... |
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 Help to get to Chile? |
| My husband, daughter, and I haven't seen my family in 5 years and need some ideas on cheap fares to Chile. How can I find an airline worker to help me get a reduced rate? Has anyone done this ... |
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 Going to Peru, how much money needed? |
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 Traveling around South America for several months - what advice can you give? |
i.e. what to see, where to stay, what to take along or what to consider...
Am also interested in hearing any experience you may have had visiting there.... |
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 Where should I travel in South America during our winter? |
| I'm looking to go for about 10 days in January or February. I like to travel cheap, to backpack and meet people. A nice beach like Rio would be great, but I'm really looking for a ... |
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 El salvador immigrants? |
| I've noticed that a lot of El salvadorians have nice luxury cars, is their country rich or something? What types of jobs do they do when they live in U.S?... |
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 Is it true an American can just show up in a tourist area of Latin America and get a job? |
| I heard an English speaker can quickly find a job in Central or South America in the tourist industry. How would the visa work? If you don't use a visa, what is the penalty?... |
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 Bringing home mate de coca? |
| My wife and I are travelling to Peru. She is Peruvian and LOVES mate de coca (tea made from coca leaves.) Of course mate de coca is much, much, much less potent than cocaine. (It takes over 30 ... |
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 Currency for Peru...? |
| Can I buy Neuvos Sols in the US or do I just wait until I get to Peru? I've read that many places in Peru accept the US dollar...should I get Sols at all?... |
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 What country/city in south America is safe for a family trip? |
| It occurred to me that we always tend to think of Europe, Asia, and the US as travel destinations. I'd like to try something different. My husband really doesn't like the idea, as he thinks ... |
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 Is it true that almost everyone in Colombia and Venezuela has a gun? Is it true or is just a rumor? |
| In Europe, people say that in Colombia y Venezuela there are so many urban violence,even worse than Harlem and Chicago, and there are gangs with guys who all have guns and who attack people in the ... |
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 Do young Colombian women (16-20) like dating older men (25-35)? |
This is a serious question and it's not my intention to offend anybody.
I know AGE DIFFERENCE in BRAZIL is not important in a relationship and it seems to me that women in some ... |
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 Good times in peru? |
OK this summer im going to peru.
i was just wondering what its like there.
i understand that it is a third world country, but whatever
so, in peru...there are incas and latinos...right?... |
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 Bogotá or Catagena better for travel? |
which one is better for a tourist?
which one is more cultural?
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 What does a single room mean when reserving a hotel room? |
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 In argentina, the women??? |
| Is it easy to get women in argentina for an american man in his 20's??... |
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 Summer program in costa rica for 15 days- 3,800$? |
| im going to a summer volunteer program, its 15 days, hotel, food, surf lessons and activities, and airfare is included. Is that a good deal?... |
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Jay C |
I'm fascinated by South America. What are the Best sights to see and countries to visit? |
I've only ever made it as far as Mexico and I'm very keen to check out South America, I'm just not sure where to go to see the best of it. Brazil has always seemed the place to go, but Machu Picchu in Peru seems amazing, Argentina beautiful and far further South of the equator than I've made it before, the list goes on... I can't decide where to choose, and doubt I can cram more than one or two countries into a holiday. They all look so fascinating. --Some details: I love travelling, don't mind roughing it a bit, don't fancy somewhere with a lot of trouble, like Colombia, I'm from England, I love wildlife and nature but I'm arachnaphobic! Thanks, in advance
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Some great answers so far, guys, and I fully appreciate that it is an amazing continent throughout. I'd really like to hear about people's specific great sights and places, though. Here's some more info to help with your suggestions:
- I've already visited Mexico, which many count as Latin America, so a variation from that might be good.
- I travel scruffy so as not to draw interest, though I am 6'2" and of a large build.
- I would LOVE to see dolphins, crocs, snakes, monkies, parrots, etc. Would love to see the jungle, but CANNOT do spiders at all. Are all South American countries particularly spidery? I've visited Kenya and India with few problems.
- I also get vertigo, but push through it to experience amazing sights, though sheer drops may be impossible.
- I'm very into Mayan/Aztec et al. stuff, so ruins and scenery are big plusses for me.
- What is unmissable, quintessential South America for the first time visitor?
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I was in Brazil I loved it there. They speak Portuguese. I wouldn't mind going back there. |
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I am from the US and have traveled to Colombia since 1994 and have lived here since 2001. It is an absolutely gorgeous country. Too bad it was stigmatized the past. Like any large city in the world, there are bad parts. Read travel blog of where you end up going along with embassy warnings posted for each country. They may even list the bad spots.
Below are a few possible links to check. All the links are for Colombia but you can enter wherever.
Other places I have lived and like are Iquitos Peru and Panama
enjoy and be safe....do not make yourself a target by flashing money and jewelry |
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Ok Jay, I am half Colombian half English so you are going to get the best answer I think from me. I grew up for the first 19 years of my life in London. Now I live in Colombia. I moved out here with my gf who is Colombian at 19 not knowing the language, as we only spoke English at home.
Anyway about traveling in South America. You sound like you want to see a lot, the place where you can see the most is Colombia. As we have Caribbean sea and the pacific ocean, we have the amazon rain forest.
Colombia being dangerous is now a myth. Granted we had a big problem here during the 80's and with the drugs, but now the country really is beautiful again.
What you need to understand is that going to South America (incl. Colombia) is not like going to europe. Here if you do go to the wrong places you will pay the prices for your ignorance. It is the same throughout. It is like you going to Peckham or Brixton wearing expensive jewelry do not expect to leave still wearing it.
My recommendation is choose your country wisely. In terms of trouble they are all equal. In terms of what they have to offer they are all unique. Personally I love my country and I would recommend anyone to come and visit, but if you want to go somewhere else, Argentina is really cool. |
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I'm a hundred percent Colombian, and i cant deny that i love my country, even though i will recomend Cartagena, and San Andres in the beach and Leticia in the Amazonas river. Also MAcchu Picchu and Cuzco off course in Peru, are places full of culture, also Argentina all of it and Paraguay, are very pretty places. |
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The best destination in all LATIN AMERICA!!! Is PANAMA!!!
As Panama belongs to USA until year 2000 ... people speaks english as a second language!
their currency is dollar ... and it has become a paradise for SHOPPING! PARTYING! DISCOVERING AMAZING LANDSCAPES! EXPLORING NATURE! AND BREATHTAKING BEACHES!!!
If you come to Panama ... e.mail me!!! its an AMAZING COUNTRY!!!
E-MAIL me if you need extra info!
or check this out ...
http://www.visitpanama.com/?id=&lang=en |
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What Alejandro told you is true. Every country is fascinating. If you want to experience the highlands of the Andes mountains you can choose either Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. They all have it plus the amazon jungle (but I suppose your not so interested being arachnophobic).
About the Amazon jungle, it's really great to experience, last July I went to Iquitos and got to see baby Aligators, tarantulas, scorpions, Macaw Parrots, Three toed sloths, giant fruit bats, Pink dolphins, Boa Constrictor, a poisonous snake, Pirahnas and monkeys, all from up close. With a guide you can grab them in the wildernes or swim next to them, etc. You don't have to go to a Zoo!
Anyway! . . . With the exception of Bolivia, they all have great beaches.
Brazil It's fun but it's also a huge country and difficult to see most of it. Argentina and Chile are more european influenced and maybe a little less exotic than the previous.
So my advice is that eventualy you have to come and see south america on 3 opportunities, a different part each time and try doing at least 2 neighboring countries each time to see how they defer.
For your first chance it all depends on what drives you the most? if its landscape and beaches, go to Venezuela-Colombia-Ecuador. If it's ancient cultures then do Peru-Bolivia. If it's a blending of Europe-America, go to Argentina-Chile. And never forget Brasil, a world of it's own. |
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