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Refurbished Quaint Planet

jb Posted on25/12/202105/08/2022 Leave a Comment

Learn more about Quaint Planet's new features, pictures, refreshed content and more...

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Border fees in Latin America

jb Posted on28/11/202126/11/2022 Leave a Comment

The money you have to pay in order to enter or exit some countries as well as some of their regions in Latin America.

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Traveller’s budget in Latin America

jb Posted on28/11/202121/12/2022 Leave a Comment

A country-by-country budget for most Latin American countries. Real basic expenses, few tips and more.

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ATM withdrawal fees in Latin America

jb Posted on31/10/202103/02/2023 Leave a Comment

How to minimise the ATM withdrawal fees in Latin America during your travels, incl. few tips and tricks of how to use your cards.

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Rolling tobacco in Latin America and South East Asia

jb Posted on29/08/202109/04/2022 5 Comments

Information for the roll-your-on own tobacco smokers on their travels in Latin America and South East Asia.

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8 things I won’t miss from Latin World

jb Posted on25/07/202125/02/2024 Leave a Comment

A few thoughts and rather subjective observations about the Latin World as well as things what I've missed from Europe during my travels.

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Nicaragua: history’s roller-coaster

jb Posted on27/06/202126/11/2022 Leave a Comment

Some unbelievable twisted events from Nicaraguan history. Coups, Manifest Destiny, Civil Wars, invasions, dictatorships, and so on...

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Crossing the line

jb Posted on30/05/202126/11/2022 Leave a Comment

What happened in Venezuela? The heartbreaking situation of the staggering number of Venezuelan refugees around Latin Americas ):

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What to pack for a long trip?

jb Posted on25/04/202126/11/2022 Leave a Comment

In case you needed to double-check if you have everything packed for your trip, check out this post. Except for the packing list, expect various practical tips, such as safety precautions, etc…

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Natural attractions in Yucatán

jb Posted on25/04/202125/02/2024 Leave a Comment

Let's explore the peninsula’s natural beauty. Cenotes, natural reserves, the islands around the peninsula as well as popular adventure parks and tours.

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