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Travel Photo of the Day – Bangkok Shopping Mall Shoe Stall

By Andrea Butterflyist on December 8, 2011 ]

In this travel guest post for 2Backpackers.com, Andrea of the Butterflyist, shares her experience at a Bangkok shopping mall in this travel photo of the day. This shoe stall in one of Bangkok’s indoor shopping malls unwittingly represents everything that Bangkok is, and why I adore the city! Brash, bright, cramped, colourful and eager to [...]

Ecuador Travel – Otavalo Market

By Aracely on July 20, 2010 ]

The Otavalo Market is one of South America’s most grandest and famous markets. The best day to experience the market during Ecuador travel is on Saturdays. From Quito, it’s a 2 hour bus ride to the city of Otavalo. Passengers will start to get off the bus at several stops after you enter town, but [...]

Photo of the Day: Indigenous Weaving In Bolivia

By Aracely on July 2, 2010 ]

This photo was taken at the Tarabuco Market near Sucre, Bolivia. Click here for Tarabuco Market Post

Photo of the Day: Tarabuco Market Near Sucre Bolivia

By Aracely on June 23, 2010 ]

In Tarabuco, Bolivia, there is a market every Sunday. In this photo women are selling fresh fruits and vegetables. At the far back end of the market, there is a section where bartering is still practiced. Visiting the Tarabuco Market

Photo of the Day: Sunday Market in Bolivia

By Aracely on June 11, 2010 ]

We know you like beautiful scenery pictures but this week we decided to bring you pictures that show more culture of the places we have visited. In Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday begins bright and early, 4am early for the Yampara people who walk 4 to 6 hours up and over mountain ranges into town to participate [...]

Sunday In The Tarabuco Market, Bolivia

By Aracely on May 30, 2010 ]

How to spend your Sunday morning while visiting Sucre, Bolivia. In Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday begins bright and early, 4am early for the Yampara people who walk 4 to 6 hours up and over mountain ranges into town to participate in the weekly market.

Photo of the Day: Food Market In Cuenca Ecuador

By Aracely on May 4, 2010 ]

Cuenca is the third largest city in Ecuador by population. It is located in the highlands of Ecuador at about 2500m (8200 ft) above sea level. The center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Trust site. This photo was taken at one of many food markets in Cuenca, Ecuador. There are [...]