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September 19, 2015

2 (more) Days in Colan, Peru

September 19, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 (more) Days in Colan, Peru

2 (more) relaxing days in Colan, Peru

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Colan, Peru, Beach, South America
September 17, 2015

Our First Day in Peru

September 17, 2015/ Scott Biales
Our First Day in Peru

A crazy day getting to Colan, Peru!

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Colan, Peru, Paita, Piura, South America
September 16, 2015

A Short Stay in Guayaquil, Ecuador

September 16, 2015/ Scott Biales
A Short Stay in Guayaquil, Ecuador

A short stint in Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Ecuador, Guayaquil, Overnight Bus, Peru, South America
September 11, 2015

2 Days in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

September 11, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

2 days in Puerto Lopez, whale watching, tour of exotic island, beautiful beach, and ceviche.

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Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, Beach, Isla de la Plata, South America
September 08, 2015

5 Days in Quito, Ecuador

September 08, 2015/ Scott & Sylvie
5 Days in Quito, Ecuador

We spend 5 days in Quito, Ecuador taking Spanish courses, visiting Old and New Town, and making 2 new friends

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Ecuador, Quito, Spanish Lessons, Friends, South America
September 06, 2015

Otavalo, Ecuador

September 06, 2015/ Scott Biales
Otavalo, Ecuador

Otavalo Market and a homestay with an Indigenous family.

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Otovalo, Ecuador, Market, Homestay, Santa Barbara Community, Food, South America
September 05, 2015

Cotopaxi, Ecuador

September 05, 2015/ Sylvie Golec
Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Mountain biking in Cotopaxi, Ecuador as the Volcano erupts volcanic ash everywhere!

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Cotopaxi, Valcano, Ecuador, South America
September 04, 2015

2 Days In Bogota, Colombia

September 04, 2015/ Sylvie Golec
2 Days In Bogota, Colombia

2 Days in Bogota (repost)...something got screwed up and I didn't feel like rewriting everything.  Hopefully you read the original.

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Food, Bogota, Colombia, Market, South America
August 30, 2015

2 Days in Medellin, Colombia

August 30, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Medellin, Colombia

Two very busy days in Medellin, Colombia.

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Medellin, Escalators, Colombia, Cable Car, South America
August 28, 2015

2 Beach Days at Tayrona National Park

August 28, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 Beach Days at Tayrona National Park

Two days on the beach in Tayrona National Park.  Oh yeah...and a horrible case of bed bugs.

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Daily Essays, Reviews (gear)
Beach, Colombia, Tayrona National Park, Cocoon, Gear, Review, South America
August 27, 2015

5 Days Hiking The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) Trek

August 27, 2015/ Scott Biales
5 Days Hiking The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) Trek

We spend 5 days hiking the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) in the Colombian Jungle.

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Colombia, Lost City, Food, Hiking/Trekking, South America, Hike, Hiking, Backpacking, Overnight, La Ciudad Perdida
August 20, 2015

Arriving in Cartagena, Colombia

August 20, 2015/ Scott Biales
Arriving in Cartagena, Colombia

Our first city in our RTW adventure, Cartagena, Colombia

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Cartagena, Colombia, Beach, Old Town, South America
August 17, 2015

RTW Packing List

August 17, 2015/ Scott Biales
RTW Packing List

After much deliberation I have finally decided on what to take with me on my 12 month journey.

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Planning, Reviews (gear)
Packing List, Review, Clothing, RTW, Packing, Round the World, Guy's Packing List, Man's Packing List, Male Packing List, Budget Packing List, What to pack, Packing List Year, Digital Nomad
July 02, 2015

Starting our RTW with a Colombian Tour

July 02, 2015/ Scott Biales
Starting our RTW with a Colombian Tour

We decide to kickstart our RTW adventure with a 19 day tour through Colombia and Ecuador.

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Planning
G Adventures, Itinerary, Colombia, Lost City, Cartagena to Quito on a Shoestring, Ecuador, Tour, Tyrona National Park, Gadventures, Gadventure, G Adventure, G Adventures Tour, G Adventure Tour, Organized Tour, Organized Tours
June 10, 2015

Travel Insurance - A Huge Headache

June 10, 2015/ Scott Biales
Travel Insurance - A Huge Headache

After weeks of deliberating and narrowing down travel insurance policies I have created a computer chart which makes choosing a travel insurance policy much easier.

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Planning, Finances / Budget
Philadelphia, Doctor Office, Pre Trip, Planning, Budget, Insurance, Overview, Travel Insurance, Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Travel Health
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