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Receiving fake money in Argentina

Sometimes being scammed or receiving your first fake bank note in South America can be like receiving a free kick in the balls – if you’ve got them. The skill of picking up on fake bank notes is an...

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An Expat’s first day in South America: things to lookout for

Your first travel experience in South America can be a bit daunting. It’s not as dangerous as your initial impressions imply, although, it can be, if you don’t learn the game fast. I think the only...

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Buenos Aires Basics: A clumsy first day

When I stepped off that plane in Buenos Aires I was greeted by a taxi driver named Juan. His English wasn’t the greatest and his taxi was a run down tiny bomb. The center console’s radio had struck...

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Most beautiful cities in South America

The most beautiful cities in South America will depend on the person’s travel needs. You’ve got cities for city people and you’ve got cities for country people. I can give you my view, although, I was...

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Travel Literature: Never fear Argentina, the ‘Volunteer Worker’ is here.

Iguazu Falls travel Before I left Buenos Aires, I met two Australian gentlemen who’d lost their bank cards: ‘We’re in a bit of strife,’ they said, ‘We’re wondering if we can wire money to your...

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Travel Writing / Travel Literature / Travel Narratives – I write it ’cause I...

If you’re into not spending money and still experiencing travel literature from South America then you’re in good hands. My site: http://www.desdesouthamerica.com is dedicated to the best of travel...

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In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin: Just sharing some travel writing.

In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin This one’s a good old piece of travel literature by Bruce Chatwin. It’s based in Patagonia, in case you didn’t gather this from the title, and is a well presented...

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Travel Writers if you’d like to submit unique travel writing please read.

Travel Writing / Travel Literature: Brazil, Argentina and Colombia Hi, If you’re here because you were attracted to the “Travel Writers” the “submit” and the “unique travel writing” then I already like...

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Travel Writing / Travel Literature / Travel Narratives - I write it 'cause I...

Reblogged from South America Basics: Travel Writing & Travel Guide: If you're into not spending money and still experiencing travel literature from South America then you're in good hands. My...

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Brazil Travel Questions for Gringos: Ask anything random (Rated PG).

Brazil Travel I’ve decided to include this post for those who have questions regarding Brazil travel; the sun is starting to to shine, people are getting ready for Brazil’s beaches, or maybe some are...

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Organizing your Brazil visa from South America

Reblogged from South America Basics: Travel Writing & Travel Guide: So, you’re in Buenos Aires, you’ve decided you want to travel to Brazil, but you need a tourist visa to enter? There are ways...

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A Riddled Road to Rosario: a travel narrative.

Travel Writing I marinated in ideas for escaping Buenos Aires for days. Three cities called me –Punta del Este, Mar del Plata and Rosario – each within four hours’ travel without a plane.   Uruguay is...

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Receiving fake money in Argentina

Sometimes being scammed or receiving your first fake bank note in South America can be like receiving a free kick in the balls – if you’ve got them. The skill of picking up on fake bank notes is an...

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Australians going to the Soccer World Cup Brazil: Important information

Travel Writing & Travel Literature The inquiry “Hi Gaston … I am flying into Santiago Chile (16 June) and want to head to Port Alegre in time for the Aus v Netherlands game (18 June). I think the...

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Brazil student visa information: Australians, Americans and Canadians.

“Twelve-month student visa,” for “Brazil,” says my Australian passport. No more tourist visa – at least for twelve months. “Six months in, six months out,” I once said. I kept “legal” but I wanted the...

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Never fear Argentina, the ‘Volunteer Worker’ is here. Travel Literature /...

Gaston Cavalleri:A quality travel narrative from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls. Originally posted on Gaston Cavalleri: Iguazu Falls Travel Writing / Travel Literature Before I left Buenos Aires, I met...

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I’ve got my Brazilian temporary visa –“12 months”. Let the travel writing,...

Gaston Cavalleri:The Brazilian student visa (temporary visa) process. Originally posted on Gaston Cavalleri: “Twelve-month student visa,” for “Brazil,” says my Australian passport. No more tourist visa...

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Argentina: Getting a better exchange rate than the official rate.

The official Argentinean peso rate of exchange is currently 9.5 pesos to the US dollar. I’m writing post to assist people in getting a higher rate of exchange. Most hustling visitors to Buenos Aires...

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Free travel writing course – week two notes – travel writing versus tourism...

Free travel writing course notes for week two (travel writing versus tourism writing). Gaston Cavalleri Most writing in the newspapers, magazines, blogs and travel websites cater for ‘tourism’. When...

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Desde South America Times: Travel writing from Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.

Travel writing from Argentina, Brazil and Colombia. Gaston Cavalleri The webpage for Desde South America Times has been updated for easy reading. There’s travel writing for Brazil, Colombia and...

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