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Category: South America

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My Colombia Vacation (aka Death Becomes Me)

Posted on March 25, 2015March 19, 2015 by Valerie Conners

I finally made it to Colombia in February. Woohoo! Viva Colombia! Aaaand, 12 hours after landing I immediately became so deathly ill, that I barely left my bed for 5 days. BIG boo. But — there’s a bright side…

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Cathedral of Santo Domingo

Cusco, Peru: Breathe In, Breathe Out

Posted on June 5, 2014May 28, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Perched 11,000 feet up in the Andes, Cusco took my breath away — quite literally. I’d heard tales of how captivating Cusco is, and the stories resonated. Tucked amidst dramatic mountain peaks, Cusco’s red tile roofs, cobbled streets and colonial architecture leave most travelers smitten — I was no exception.

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Peru’s Sacred Valley: On the Road to Machu Picchu

Posted on June 2, 2014May 28, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Look past the obvious, the big glittery jewel of a destination. Tucked into the cracks, the side roads, the small towns nearby lie the less conspicuous gems. They will be your small joys.

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Machu Picchu, Peru: Into the (Crowded) Mystic

Posted on May 29, 2014May 28, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Wanna know a little secret? Machu Picchu is positively TEEMING with tourists. Here’s what to know to avoid the crowds and make the most of your bucket-list trip to the iconic ruins.

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Parque del Amor

Inside the Belly of a Dead Whale: A Peek at Lima, Peru

Posted on May 26, 2014May 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

When a city is described as similar to being “inside the belly of a dead whale,” I’m intrigued. Such was Lima.

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How to Eat Your Way Through Lima, Peru Like a Boss

Posted on May 22, 2014May 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

See my collection of standouts — restaurants, markets, food and drink — from Lima, Peru. Git in mah belly!

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Praia do Pipa: Rocking the Famed Day Trip from Natal to Pipa

Posted on May 8, 2014April 30, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Exploring Northern Brazil’s coastal wonders on a day trip from Natal to Pipa includes stops at Praia do Amor, Madeiro and the epic Cacimbinhas Beach.

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Ponto Negra Beach in Natal, Brazil

On Top of Old Baldy: Natal, Brazil

Posted on May 5, 2014April 24, 2014 by Valerie Conners

In just a few weeks, the U.S. men’s soccer team will be playing one of their World Cup 2014 matches in Natal, Brazil. What can visitors expect?

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Olinda, Brazil

An Olinda, Brazil Tale: Fie on You, Convention! Fie on You!

Posted on May 1, 2014May 7, 2014 by Valerie Conners

My time in Olinda left me as much in love with travel and exploring this great, wide world’s nooks and crannies as I’ve ever been.

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Easter Semana Santa Olinda Brazil

Semana Santa in Brazil: Ain’t No Party Like a Brazilian Easter Party

Posted on April 28, 2014April 24, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Yes, the good Lord rose, and so did the spirits, voices and boombox volume of the entire town. It was a party for the ages — eating, drinking, and, you guessed it, dancing.

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Paraty, Brazil

Paraty, Brazil Guide: Did You Want a Side of Charming, Colonial Village With Your Gorgeous Beach?

Posted on April 21, 2014April 21, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Today, tourists meander along Paraty’s cobbled streets, admiring this remarkably charming Colonial outpost along Brazil’s epically scenic coast.

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Her Name is Rio: What to See and Love in Rio de Janeiro

Posted on April 14, 2014April 10, 2014 by Valerie Conners

I found myself unexpectedly smitten with what I’ve determined is the prettiest-placed city in the world – Rio de Janeiro.

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