south america

  1. HitchTube

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    deleted because people are getting political
  2. punkitida

    SQUATS of Colombia, Equador, Peru, Bolivia

    Hey squatters! I am traveling through south America and I was thinking whether there are any squats along the way.
  3. MolotovMocktail

    Anyone been to Quito, Ecuador?

    Hey, friends. @nomadman and I are going to be heading to Quito, Ecuador sometime soon. I thought I'd post here to see if anyone had been there and had suggestions on things to do and see. I'm always interested in the local music and art scene but really any information you could share would be...
  4. rhummer92

    International borders with dogs

    Hey guys, I'm thinking about hitchhiking/ ride sharing ect from the US through Mexico to South America. Bringing my dog along, he's a 5 year old lab mix, been by my side since 4weeks old. I'm currious what anyone knows about crossing the borders in Central America with dogs as well as crossing...
  5. Odin

    News & Blogs Chilean Desert Blooms: Travel & Train Destination?

    This Is What Happens When Rain Falls On The Earth’s Driest Desert http://www.boredpanda.com/atacama-flowers-bloom-worlds-driest-desert/ (The first photo is majestic. I don't know if it would be a possible cheap destination, though worth seeing if your in the right place and time in South...
  6. ellika

    PERU AND BRAZIL

    Hey HEy! Does anyone know a good cheap way to get from peru to the top of brazil.. I want to go to Lima then up to Manaus... Are there train hopping possibilites.. Cheers
  7. Tude

    Abandoned Cuba

    Putting on here for @Kal cause it is cool. Man alive I'd love to go through more of these places. Wonder where @sucuri is these days!!! Cool article though and cool pics :) __________________________________________...
  8. S

    North American travel vs south American travel

    I've personally backpacked most of States when I was back stateside I took time to go to blovia /Brazil and places of that nature has anyone who has also travlled abroad noticed that most people are in say south american Spanish speaking countries have so Much less then us yet are the most...
  9. Mankini

    Terrorist Tourism

    How cool would it be to seek out the FARC or some other group in the Colombian jungle and ask to hang out with them for a little bit? They have been living in the jungle for over 40 years. Colombia has more free roaming terrorist groups than any other country I know of. Always moving, dodging...
  10. MolotovMocktail

    Video Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua

    Another insane thing to add my to-do list. http://expertvagabond.com/volcano-boarding/ Volcano Boarding Is Just Slightly Insane BY MATTHEW KARSTEN IN ADVENTURE, NICARAGUA, VIDEO | 37 COMMENTS Marching Up the Volcano LEON, NICARAGUA Racing down an active volcano at 30 mph on a little piece of...
  11. landpirate

    Caribbean island building project

    The owners of this Caribbean Island off the Coast of Belize are looking for help constructing their community. Looks like a good deal to me. There's some info at the link below. http://www.workaway.info/728249187295-en.html Disclaimer: I have not been to this Island and I don't know the people...
  12. RonaldM

    Video More of Costa Rica

    Here I am back after a while. I just saw this video posted on my friends wall on facebook. I thought that it may be interesting for you. It's about a group of friends traveling across CR for 3 weeks. I hope you enjoy it.
  13. RonaldM

    Photos Costa Rica pictures

    @dmac66 and @Tude were interested on watching some pictures of my country. So I tought it may be interesting for other to take a look too. Some of them are really old, i'll try to upload newer ones. Most of them are from the beach or the north zone
  14. ATX

    Traveling with a Dog in SA - Bribes?

    For awhile now I've been trying to research the best places outside of the US to travel with a dog. Reason being is I'm trying desperately to leave NA, but can't leave my little buddy alone. We've traveled across all of the US and Canada together and leaving without him isn't a question...
  15. K

    News & Blogs Uruguay President not motivated by greed, helps homeless.

    Uruguay leader gets $1m Beetle offer Last updated 1 hour ago President Jose Mujica's simple lifestyle differs sharply from that of most world leaders Uruguay's President Jose Mujica says he has been offered $1m (£630,000) for his vintage Volkswagen Beetle. Mr Mujica, once dubbed "the poorest...
  16. sucuri

    Brazilian Portuguese -- Street talk and useful phrases

    If you can speak Spanish already, you'll have a much easier time in Brazil 'cause they'll more or less understand you. Still, here are some phrases and words I've found useful... Arranjar -- (verb): to hook up with, without the recipiant paying anything. Ex. E aí meu irmão, da pra me arranjar...
  17. FinnFiasco

    Central America bugaloo

    I am heading to Panama City early November, planning to tramp around for a few months. Just wondering if anyone is down there, or if there is any advice someone may have, as it will be my first time!
  18. sucuri

    Photos Some photos from three years by canoe in the Amazon Basin...

    Rio Deméni, Barcelos, Amazonas (2013) Rio Negro, Novo Airão, Amazonas (2013) Rio Negro, Barcelos, Amazonas (2014) Rio Aracá, Barcelos, Amazonas (2013) Rio Amazonas, Parintins, Amazonas (2012) Rio Mauwe-Açú, Maués, Amazonas (2013) Rio Amazonas, Santarém, Pará (2012) Dad taking care...
  19. sucuri

    Brazil -- some info on hitching, squatting and street living in cities and on the highways

    So here's a quick run-down on what I have learned living on the streets and river banks of Brazil for three years. In case anybody's interested. I. Hitchhiking Easy anywhere north of Brasília. Once you cross the imaginary line somewhere near Goiânia and set your sights on São Paulo or Rio...
  20. PrisMiQue

    Puerto Vallerta, Mexico and Cabo

    Anyone going to be in either one? I'll be there in Oct from the 11th to the 17th. Be cool to meet up with some peeps