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Brazil Travel – Salvador, Bahia

By Chelsea Schmidt on November 27, 2012

The northern Brazil travel destination of Salvador offers visitors a unique combination of colonial era history and African culture all mixed together.

Peru Travel – Touring a Peruvian Market

By Chelsea Schmidt on November 15, 2012

Your Peru travel adventure doesn’t have to break the bank. Explore a local market for a cheap, cultural experience.

Thailand Travel – One Day in Bangkok

By Kiri Bowers on June 26, 2012

With travellers often making a beeline for either the gorgeous beaches on Thailand’s many islands or heading north to try jungle trekking, Bangkok often becomes a whistestop tour. I could happily stay for weeks in this wonderful city but over the years there have been occassions where all I’ve had is one day. Believe me, [...]

Travel Photo – 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 Castellani 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 [...]

Travel Photo: Indigenous Weaving In Bolivia

By Aracely Castellani on July 2, 2010

This photo was taken at the Tarabuco Market near Sucre, Bolivia. Read more about the Tarabuco Market

Travel Photo: Tarabuco Market Near Sucre Bolivia

By Aracely Castellani on June 23, 2010

Also read… Visiting the Tarabuco Market 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.

Travel Photo: Sunday Tarabuco Market in Bolivia

By Aracely Castellani on June 11, 2010

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. At the far back end of the market, where not many tourist go, there is a section where bartering is still practiced. [...]

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