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Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).: Partner with Tour Operator in Peru. Adios Adventure Travel
20+ years experience in hosteling and adventure travel in Europe, U.S. & Peru

On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?: Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

What destinations are you most interested in learning about?: Tibet, Patagonia, Chile, Uruguay

Other travel / language expertise?: Cycling, camping, hiking, group travel, solo, volunteerism.

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In Peru, Why Were Grandma & Grandpa Showered With Guinea Pigs & Potatoes?

If you suddenly discover that your children's grandparents have gone missing, check their closets to see if their backpacks-on-wheels are gone. Then check your email to see if they sent a quick message from an internet cafe in a South American city. They may have done it again.

Grandma and…

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Posted on April 15, 2013 at 10:33am

Would kidnapping in Peru be better than this?

After all the heavy discussions about kidnappings and terrorist groups in Peru, this is hysterical . . .

gives new meaning to the expression "helicopter" mom

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Dear Mom,

Thanks for ignoring me and thanks for not butting in to my life. But mostly thanks for not contacting the Peruvian authorities while I was traveling during the US citizen kidnapping…

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Posted on March 3, 2013 at 7:37pm

Are Americans at Risk of Being Kidnapped in Cusco & Machu Picchu?

I arrived in Cusco the day before the US embassy website posted the kidnapping advisory for US citizens in Cusco & Machu Picchu.

I spent the next week walking around the city of Cusco, often alone, and went to the village of Ollantaytambo for a hike to unknown ruins.

I made a short video of my observations while in Cusco that I hope will address some of these questions . . .…

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Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:29am

In the Galapagos, the Art of Slumbering Under the Stars

My God, it wasn't just your run-of-the-mill gorgeous outdoor destination, it was a freaking, sparsely populated island in the Galapagos! "How could you people walk away from the sky and ensconce yourselves in walls. For chrissakes, come outside and sleep!"

Those were the thoughts that passed through my mind as I dragged my mattress off the rustic, yet sturdy, hand-cut, wooden bed frame and dragged it across the floor of the cutest little cabin I'd ever been in, and slammed it down…

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Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment

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At 3:46am on February 8, 2012, Steven Jones said…: Hi Jaquie,

Thanks for accepting the friend request

I would love to exchange links with you

Please mail me your sites where you can add my links

Here is my email id:

flightandroom@gmail.com

Waiting to hear you at the earliest

Regards

Steven

At 4:00am on December 28, 2011, Steven Jones said…: Collate flight prices with http://www.flightandroom.com/ and avail discounted deals on this New Year vacations..

At 11:50am on August 21, 2011, Peru Tourist Information said…: Let's cross the Amazon River ( Peru, Colombia & Brasil ) to The Lost City of The Incas ( Cusco & Machupicchu ) 20 Days 19 Nights or 15 Days 14 Nights

Navegemos por el Rio Amazonas ( Peru, Colombia & Brasil ) hacia la Ciudad perdida de los Incas ( Cusco & Machupicchu ) 20 Dias 19 Noches o 15 Dias 14 Noches

Axel Tippe

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Skype. Machupicchu10

At 10:40am on April 23, 2011, Adrienne Sasson said…: Jacquie,

Your pictures are amazing!

Adrienne

At 8:33pm on April 22, 2011, Tshewang said…: Welcome to Bhutan and explore the magical and mystical country with the Himalayan Dragon Tours and Treks

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