Tag Archives: South America

If we were to do it again – what changes would we make?

Posted on December 28, 2016 by simpletravelourway

We’re back from our 7-month trip to South America, and the trip exceeded our expectations. Even so, it’s always good to look back to assess what really went well and what we might have done differently. We’re guessing that honing … Continue reading →

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one way to plan a BIG trip

Posted on April 7, 2016 by simpletravelourway

It all started with three great destinations: Galapagos Islands off Ecuador, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Bahia Bustamante in Argentina.  How could we possibly choose between them? They’re on the same continent, so we reasoned, “Wouldn’t it be possible to … Continue reading →

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Before you settle on a destination – check the weather

Posted on January 31, 2015 by simpletravelourway

We know what we like. We prefer our weather to be warm. For hiking, give us 70-degree temperatures and overcast skies (but we’ll settle for sunny). If we’re at the beach – make our water and air temperatures warm. Weather … Continue reading →

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