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Photo of the Day: Iguazú Falls, Argentina

By on February 16, 2010 ]

The Iguazú National Park is a national park of Argentina, located in the Iguazú Department, in the north of the province of Misiones, Argentine Mesopotamia. It has an area of 550 km2 (212 sq mi). The park was created in 1934 and it contains one of the greatest natural beauties of Argentina, the Iguazu Falls, [...]

Cartagena Skyline

Why Travel to Colombia?

By on February 15, 2010 ]

We are all aware that Colombia has a reputation of being a dangerous country. The country has been battered by drug cartels, guerrilla wars and public kidnappings i.e. Ingrid Betancur. After spending traveling in Colombia for over a month, we now consider it one of our favorite Latin American countries. The country of Colombia has [...]

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Colombia Travel – Mud Bath in Volcano Totumo

By on February 7, 2010 ]

Travel Colombia to experience modern cities, deep jungle, beautiful beaches and… a volcanic mud bath. Just an hour outside of Cartagena, Colombia you can visit Volcano Totumo, where tourists climb the little mud volcano for a mud bath, an experience they will never forget. Colombian Mud Bath We booked our tour through our hostal, Casa [...]

Protests in Colombia

Colombia Riot Police Tear-Gas Protesters – Short Clip 2

By on January 19, 2010 ]

It’s common to witness a protest in Latin America, especially Colombia as seen on this HD Travel Video from Jason and Aracely of TwoBackpackers.com. In Short Clip 2, we capture riot police shooting tear gas at bus operators and owners in the city of Cali. Enjoy the show!

Colombia Travel – Discover Salento

By on December 18, 2009 ]

Located in the heart of the Colombian coffee region and tucked between Pereira and Armenia rests Salento, a small and pleasant town which offers visitors a warm relaxing setting. Colombia Travel If you’re making your way south to Cali from Medellin or Bogota, or traveling north on the reverse route, Salento is an ideal place [...]