One of the main reasons we decided to include Bolivia in our South American adventure was because of the Uyuni Salt Flats. Come on, you’ve seen the pictures! All those backpackers taking pictures coming out of a Pringles can or being “eaten” by a dinosaur, or the -mostly Japanese- pictures with the perfect reflection of the…
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GENERAL FACTS OF BOLIVIA: AIRPORT: El Alto International Airport is the main airport, located in the capital city of La Paz. At an altitude of 4,061.5 m (13,325 ft), it is the highest international airport in the world, doing it justice to its name (“Alto” means high or tall in Spanish). CURRENCY: Bolivian Boliviano LANGUAGE: Bolivia…
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After a colourful and interesting drive from Havana to Varadero, we finally reached our Hotel, which was the Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas. We stayed here mainly because I was working at the Barcelo in Mexico and got a little bit of discount. It is a All-Inclusive resort, which is almost the norm in Varadero. I…
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GENERAL FACTS OF CUBA/ DATOS GENERALES DE CUBA • AIRPORT: The main international airport in Cuba is the José Martí International Airport. • CURRENCY: Cuba has a dual currency system, whereby most wages and prices are set in Cuban pesos “CUP” (the currency in which Cuban citizens are paid and which is used for staples and…
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I am very excited today. But before getting to the excitement part, I have to give you a little bit of background story so you can also appreciate this moment as I do, because otherwise is like: “Oh really? You didn’t even get the job, why are you so happy?” but I am and this…
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