 Is venezuela under Hugo Chavez a demcoracy? |
| obviosuly not fully, but it seems quick to judge chavez' nation as socialist or an autocracy... what are the elements on both sides of the spectrum that exist in thijs country (both democratic ... |
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 What is the best time of year to visit Costa Rica? |
| I hear the heat gets brutal, I'd like it to be warm but not too ... |
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 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? |
| In a few months I will be traveling to Lima, Peru. Does anyone know about how much money I will need to take with me in USD?... |
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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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Is it possible to cycle between Caraces and Bogota? |
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Yes of course it is - but its highly dangerous. I worked in the british Embassy in caracas for three years. I assure you that the terrain is extraordinarily difficult, passing through jungle, plains, mountains in hot and humid conditions. But the terrain is not the most dangerous. Guerilla warfare, kidnappings and general crime is rife and worst of all, the police are not the most helpful place to go for help!
Anybody with any sense would fly between the two cities. If its adventure youre looking for ok, but be prepared to have a number of very unpleasant distractions along the way. The safest place to do want you want to do, with enough interesting terrain along the way is Ecuador. Argentina and Chile are also safe enough and interesting although a damn site more expensive.
e amil me if you want more advice pabannister@clara.co.uk |
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Sure, even in the national geographic have done it.... you have to travel light, on day, and have a really good shape 'cause Colombia has lots of mountains.... |
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Yes of course it is as they both share a common land border. I was in Colombia (Bogota) and wanted to do the journey by bus, the foreign office at the time said it was too dangerous in the north due to guerilla activity so I flew up to Cartagena back to Bogota and onto Caracus, just stick your bike on the plane and head south. But don´t miss Colombia it really was one of the highlights of my trip and I would go back there tomorrow. |
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Not without being robbed several times. |
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If you're Latino, why not. If you're a Gringo you need to be careful in Columbia. Note, I'm a gringo and love Panama... where you don't have to worry about these things. |
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Look, I won't even travel thru Colombia on a bus, much less on a bike. Cycling is extremely popular in Colombia, so if you want to do it, go to a place where there are other bikers. But you have a very high chance of getting stopped by guerrilleros.
Plus, the roads in Venezuela between Caracas and the border aren't fabulous for cars in many spots, so much less for bicycles.
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